Our Story,
Our Purpose
REHO is Rwanda's national professional body dedicated to environmental health - uniting practitioners, advancing research, and protecting communities across the country.
Mission & Vision
Our Mission
To promote and strengthen environmental health practice through advocacy, professional development, research, and community engagement - improving public health and environmental sustainability across Rwanda.
- Strengthen professional capacity
- Advance research and publications
- Advocate for enabling policy
Our Vision
A healthy population living in a clean, safe, and sustainable environment - supported by strong, competent, and ethical environmental health professionals who serve every community in Rwanda.
- Healthy environment for all Rwandans
- Universal access to EH services
- Sustainable communities nationwide
What We Do
Strategic programmes that drive meaningful, lasting change in environmental health across Rwanda.
Professional Development
Continuous training, capacity building, and mentorship programmes to equip members with cutting-edge skills.
Advocacy
Championing policies and legislation that protect public and environmental health across all levels of government in Rwanda.
Research
Driving evidence-based innovation through applied research, publications, and knowledge-sharing platforms.
Community Engagement
Building grassroots partnerships that enable sustainable health interventions in underserved communities.
Our Core Values
The principles that govern our professional conduct and service to every community in Rwanda.
Professionalism
Upholding the highest standards of competence, ethics, and responsibility in every aspect of environmental health practice.
Integrity
Transparency, accountability, and honesty in all organisational and professional actions.
Excellence
Commitment to quality service, continuous learning, and best practices.
Leadership
Inspiring positive change in environmental health policy and community practice.
Knowledge
Promoting research, innovation, and evidence-based environmental health practice.
Community Service
Serving communities to improve public and environmental health outcomes across Rwanda.
Key Milestones
REHO Founded
Officially registered as an NGO under Law No. 058/2024 governing non-governmental organisations in Rwanda.
Constitution Adopted
Founding members convened and adopted the organisation's statutes and internal regulations.
First Programmes
Launched foundational IPC, WASH, and community engagement initiatives across Kigali.
Professional Network
Grew to 500+ members spanning hospitals, NGOs, local government, and academic institutions.
National Expansion
Extended reach to 30 districts with active programmes in all key environmental health areas.
Ready to Be Part of
REHO's Mission?
Whether you are an environmental health professional, an organisation, or a community champion - there is a place for you in Rwanda's leading environmental health network.