On 25 October 2025 Members of CPR &FECCLAHA along with 20 Youths from the Region paid respect to victims of the 1994 genocide against Tutsi. CPR-Rwanda General Secretary Rev MUTABAZI Samuel, CPR and FECCLAHA Staff visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial at Gisozi. They were given a guided tour to learn more about the genocide’s planning […]
A Christian youth forum of Protestant Churches in the Great Lakes region has been held in Rwanda. This forum was organized by the Rwanda Protestant Council (CPR) in collaboration with FECCLAHA, and brought together over 20 youth. Discussions focused on the role of youth in building a culture of peace, uniting people, fighting gender-based […]
Today, The Protestant Council of Rwanda (CPR) this Wednesday launched a training course for 30 Women from Musanze, Kayonza and Kigali Districts aimed at helping them develop themselves. This was after training them on Mental Health and as they embarked on a journey of recovery from Trauma.
The Protestant Council of Rwanda (CPR) was founded in 1963 founded in 1963 by 5(Five) Protestant Churches to Foster Cooperation among Protestant Churches and Christian Organizations in Rwanda, Since its inception, the CPR has grown to include 19 member churches and four Christian organizations, working on various social initiatives such as promoting inclusive education, building schools and hospitals, and engaging in environmental protection. The council also plays a significant role in promoting peace and reconciliation through initiatives like peace clubs in schools and media services.
The CPR was established in 1963 to unite Protestant churches and foster a collective Christian voice in Rwanda. It has grown to encompass a wide range of Protestant denominations and Christian organizations, including the Presbyterian Church in Rwanda, the 7th Day Adventist Church, the Anglican Church, and the Salvation Army.
The organization is deeply involved in societal development, having built numerous primary and secondary schools, and health centers across the country.
The CPR’s education department, the National Bureau of Protestant Education (BNEP), focuses on strengthening Protestant education and promotes inclusive education policies to support students with disabilities.
The CPR champions peace and unity through its media services and by promoting peace clubs within schools, aiming to resolve conflicts peacefully.
The CPR is committed to environmental protection and sustainable development, having launched long-term environmental action plans in collaboration with other faith groups in Africa.
A dedicated department supports women members of the CPR, focusing on their empowerment, mental health, and economic well-being, especially after the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi.
Presentation of the Protestant Council of Rwanda (CPR)
The Protestant Council of Rwanda (CPR) is a public and religious based organizations founded by 4 protestant Churches in 1963 and obtained its legal status through the ministerial order No 112/08 of 5th November 1963. As time went on, it grew tremendously to currently count 19 churches and 5 Christian organizations
John 17:21- “That all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me.”
To work for a Rwanda where all people live in unity, justice, peace and prosperity in obedience to God and at peace with one another.
To promote unity of action and vision of Christian churches in Rwanda according to John 17.21 for the evangelistic witness and for the well-being of the people of Rwanda.
The CPR Rwanda’s core values center on creating a Rwandan society characterized by:
The CPR's core mission is to foster unity among Rwandan Christian churches, working towards a shared vision and promoting evangelistic outreach.
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