YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Empowering Young People.Building a Better Future.
Vision Jeunesse Nouvelle works alongside young Rwandans to develop their talents, capacities and opportunities for sustainable and inclusive development.
SINCE 2002
Founded in 2002 in Gisenyi (Rubavu District), Vision Jeunesse Nouvelle (VJN) is a Rwandan non-profit organization dedicated to empowering vulnerable youth, refugee populations, and host communities through market-certified vocational education, peacebuilding, sports, and cultural entrepreneurship.
Tailoring, electrical, carpentry, culinary arts.
Inter-camp championships, dialogue & youth cohesion.
Starter equipment and artisan micro-cooperatives.
Professional audio/video studio and creative arts.
Aligning vocational curricula with real market opportunities.
Five holistic pillars integrated with Lamennais Media & Studio as a creative social enterprise.
Vision Jeunesse Nouvelle unleashes youth talent through competitive football, karate, swimming, traditional cultural dance, theatre, and ...
Equipping young people with market-driven vocational trades, certified technical qualifications, and business acumen through the VJN Voca...
Empowering young peace ambassadors through civic dialogue, trauma healing, active non-violence, and collaborative community development i...
Facilitating financial independence for young people through Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLA), start-up toolkits, and coopera...
Providing youth-friendly health education, confidential counseling, GBV prevention, and comprehensive maternal support for adolescent mot...
Every donation directly supports certified vocational apprenticeships, starter equipment kits, and youth welfare in Western Rwanda.
Provides protective safety gear and initial workshop training supplies for an apprentice.
Donate $25Funds one full month of certified technical instruction, learning materials, and mentorship.
Donate $50Provides a sewing machine or professional toolset for a graduate to start an independent business.
Donate $100Choose any amount to support youth peace camps, athletics tournaments, or health assistance.
Custom Donation
"The training at VJN not only gave me industrial garment construction mastery, but also cooperative management skills and the confidence to launch my own workshop in Rubavu. Today, I employ two younger apprentice girls from my village."
Explore our latest project milestones, graduate stories, and community initiatives.
Parents in Rubavu District say they are ready to play their part in helping their children develop the talents they have discovered. This was announced at the closing of the Colonie de Vacances program, organized by Vision Jeunesse Nouvelle, which this year brought together more than 700 children during the long school holidays.
On August 20, Vision Jeunesse Nouvelle wrapped up Colonie de Vacances 2026 at the sites bringing together children from the Nyundo, Rugerero, and Kanama sectors of Rubavu District marking the end of a full month of holiday programming built around safety, joy, and inspiration.
24–30 August 2026 | Mahama Refugee Camp, Kirehe District From August 24 to 30, Mahama Refugee Camp came alive with energy, teamwork, and celebration as the 4th edition of the Inter-Camp Tournament brought together 725 young athletes from 46 teams, representing 8 communities across Rwanda, to compete in 6 disciplines. As one of the partners supporting this year's edition, Vision Jeunesse Nouvelle (VJN) was proud to be part of a week filled with sports, fun, talent, and friendship.
Visual journeys of young people mastering certified skills, building peace, and forging futures.
We collaborate with national ministries, UNHCR, and international organizations committed to sustainable youth development.
Whether through a donation, an institutional partnership, or volunteering your expertise, your support equips vulnerable youth with dignity and livelihood skills.
