Rwanda Adoption

We are not accepting applications for adoption from Rwanda at this time.

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About Rwanda

Rwanda, the "land of a thousand hills," is located in East Africa. This region has tremendous potential, as it is one of the most secure, stable and predictable countries on the continent. Rwanda’s capital, Kigali, retains the feel of a garden city, with a pleasing organic character shaped by the verdant slopes over which it sprawls. Among the safest and friendliest of African capitals, Kigali is green with beautiful landscapes; its streets are clean and neatly decorated with flower beds and plants. President Paul Kagame makes it a priority to keep his country clean, so he instructs every citizen to go out and clean the public streets on the last Saturday of each month. 

We are pleased that Rwanda plans to ratify their Hague status! This means that Rwanda has proven to have a secure, stable, and, most importantly, ethical adoption program. Rwanda’s progress will allow even more children the opportunity to find their forever families. CAN feels very privileged to be a part of this effort to provide international adoption services as well as aid for the children of Rwanda that impacts the quality of life for the country. CAN’s Rwanda Adoption Program is a good option for prospective adoptive parents looking for a relatively quick process. For prospective adoptive parents, if you plan to adopt a child over the age of four, you must practice the Catholic faith (because children over four are baptized). If a child is younger than four years old, you do not need to be Catholic. 

The Rwanda government adoption authority, the Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion, has temporarily suspended accepting new applications while implementing the Hague convention.