The Young Emerging Evaluators (YEEs) Learning Event held on 19 November 2025 at Gorillas Golf Hotel was a remarkable success. It was a testament to strong collaboration, shared vision, and the unwavering commitment of our joint project partners. Centered on the theme “From findings to learning and action” the event brought this message to life through a powerful blend of evidence driven reflection and youth led innovation.
A Special Appreciation to Our Core Implementing Partners
Our sincere appreciation goes to the RMEO Team, AfrEA, and AGDEN, whose dedication made the entire learning journey from evidence generation to collective action meaningful and impactful. Their teamwork ensured the day was rich with insights, participation, and practical learning.
We are equally grateful to our development partner the Mastercard Foundation for its steadfast support in empowering youth and strengthening Rwandas Monitoring Evaluation and Learning ecosystem.
A Day of Learning Insight and Youth Led Leadership
The event convened YEEs evaluation experts and institutional partners for a full day of transformative engagement. Sessions featured:
• Data interpretation workshops
• Interactive gallery walks
• Action labs
• Peer clinics
• Collective commitments for change
The enthusiasm creativity and leadership demonstrated by YEEs reaffirm the growing influence of young evaluators in shaping Rwandas evidence culture and evaluation future.
Acknowledging the Wider MEL Community
We extend gratitude to the wider Monitoring Evaluation and Learning community including development partners such as UNDP, UNICEF, UNFPA and the vibrant global and national networks including EvalYouthRwandaChapter, EvalYouthGlobal, and many others who continue to uplift and encourage YEEs in this shared journey of collaboration and growth.
Thank You to All Contributors and Participants
A heartfelt thank you to all our partners Mastercard Foundation, UNICEF Rwanda, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the African Evaluation Association (AfrEA) for their strategic and moral support.