Igire Rwanda Organization (Iro)

Igire Rwanda Organization (Iro) is a non-profit organization registered in SAM.gov, focused on women's empowerment and skills development in Rwanda. The organization has been actively receiving federal grant awards primarily from the Bureau of African Affairs and the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs since 2020. As a registered non-profit, Iro specializes in programs that enhance economic opportunities and professional skills for women in Rwanda, with a particular emphasis on entrepreneurship, digital technology training, and professional development.

Through its federal grant awards, Iro has consistently delivered targeted programs supporting women's economic advancement and technological skills. The organization has implemented several key initiatives, including the AWE (Advancing Women Entrepreneurs) program, which provides entrepreneurship training and support for women starting businesses, and the SheCanCode initiative, a coding bootcamp that trains young women in software development skills over 16-week periods. These programs have focused on equipping women with digital skills, professional training, and entrepreneurial knowledge, with grant awards ranging from project grants to cooperative agreements. The grants, typically funded by the Bureau of African Affairs and Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, have supported COVID-related engagement, virtual programming, and skills development for women in Rwanda. Grant award amounts have been consistently focused on empowering women through educational and professional development opportunities, with completion dates ranging from 2021 to 2025.