7,100
Beneficiaries
Program
Social Protection
The Social Protection program ensures dignified support for people facing acute vulnerability through referrals, emergency response, and sustained community accompaniment.
19
Sectors
8
Partners
2026
Year
At a Glance
Social Protection at a Glance
Interventions combine child and elderly support, disability inclusion, and crisis response to reduce exclusion risks and protect household dignity.
- Direct support reaches high-risk households quickly.
- Referral pathways connect families to essential services.
- Child, elderly, and disability-focused support improves inclusion.
- Community accompaniment protects dignity and social participation.
Program details
Social Protection
The Social Protection program provides a safety net for people facing high vulnerability through dignified emergency support, social referrals, and sustained accompaniment.
Intervention priorities
- Child protection: support for orphans and vulnerable children through care and school continuity.
- Elderly support: home visits, essential assistance, and dignity-focused accompaniment.
- Disability inclusion: referrals, assistive support, and facilitated access to key services.
- Emergency response: rapid support for crisis-affected households and high-risk families.
The program is implemented in close coordination with local leaders and service providers to strengthen inclusion, reduce exclusion risks, and protect dignity.
Goals & Activities
Child protection
Support to orphans and vulnerable children through care and education assistance.
Elderly support
Home visits, food support, and dignity-focused accompaniment.
Disability inclusion
Assistive support and referral pathways for participation and inclusion.
Emergency assistance
Rapid household response for crisis-affected families.
Education support
School continuity support for children from highly vulnerable households.
Social referrals
Linkages to local safety-net systems and essential services.
Recent Updates
New Partnership Signed with CRS to Expand Food Security Programs (April 2, 2026)
A landmark agreement broadens food and nutrition security work across the southern province.
Peace Education Workshop Unites 200 Youth Leaders (April 2, 2026)
CDJP facilitated a landmark dialogue summit fostering reconciliation and civic responsibility.
Caritas Gikongoro Launches New Community Health Initiative Across Five Sectors (April 2, 2026)
A new health outreach program brings essential medical care and nutrition support to underserved rural communities in the Diocese, reaching thousands of beneficiaries.
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