Founded in 1991, IGCP is a coalition of @Conservationorg @FaunaFloraInt & @WWF. IGCP works with partners to secure the future for mountain gorillas.

DRC, Rwanda, Uganda
Joined February 2009
#WorldRabiesDay's celebration in @MusanzeDistrict fetured vaccinating at least 540 dogs in Kinigi sector to promote responsible dog ownership and rabies prevention, in collaboration with, @RBCRwanda, @IGCP and other partners. #StrongerTogether. @shyakaa
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Today, @IucnRwanda and @IGCP in partnership with @RBCRwanda celebrated #WorldRabiesDay2026 in Kinigi, Musanze under the theme "Stronger Together". The event brought together communities, vets, health workers & partners, all working towards a rabies-free Rwanda. 🐕💉 #OneHealth
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Uyu munsi, Ikigo Gishinzwe Ubuzima mu Rwanda (RBC) n'abafatanyabikorwa mu kwita ku buzima bukomatanyije, bifatanyije n'abaturage bo mu murenge wa Kinigi muri @MusanzeDistrict kwizihiza Umunsi mpuzamahanga wo kurwanya indwara y'ibisazi by'imbwa. Bimwe mu bikorwa byahabereye birimo kubarura imbwa zahazanwe, kuzikona ku mbwa z'ingabo, gukuramo nyababyeyi ku mbwakazi no kuzikingira. Ni mu rwego rwo kurwanya kurumwa n'imbwa n' indwara y'ibisazi by'imbwa ndetse n'izindi ndwara zihererekanwa hagati y'abantu n'inyamaswa mu bice bituriye Parike y'Igihugu y'ibirunga. #TurandureIbisaziByimbwa = Today, Rwanda Biomedical Centre, in collaboration with One Health partners, joined residents of Kinigi in Musanze District to mark World Rabies Day and raise awareness about preventing rabies and other zoonotic diseases. As part of ongoing efforts around Volcanoes National Park, residents brought their dogs for registration, vaccination, and sterilization. These actions help prevent dog bites, reduce the risk of rabies transmission, and protect both people and animals. #OneHealth #StrongerTogether #WorldRabiesDay2026
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Rabies prevention starts with timely vaccination, responsible pet care, and prompt medical attention after a bite. A vital One Health message for safer communities.
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🚨AMAKURU MASHYA 🚨 Umunsi Mpuzamahanga wo Kurwanya Ibisazi by'Imbwa (World Rabies Day) wizihizwa buri mwaka tariki ya 28 Nzeri, uyu munsi wizihirijwe mu karere ka Musanze mu murenge wa Bisate nkumwe mu Mirenge yegereye Pariki y'igihugu y'ibirunga. Uyu munsi washyizweho mu rwego rwo gukangurira abatuye isi n'u Rwanda by'umwihariko kumenya ubukana bw'iyi ndwara, gukingira amatungo, no guha abantu ubumenyi bwiza bwo kwirinda Imibare ya Minisiteri y'ubuzima mu Rwanda igaragaza ko kurumwa n’imbwa ari kimwe mu bishobora gushyira umuntu mu kaga ko kwandura rabies, cyane cyane iyo imbwa yaba yanduye kandi uwakomeretse ntahabwe ubuvuzi ku gihe. Indwara y’ibisazi by’imbwa ikomeje kuba ikibazo cy’ubuzima gikeneye kwitabwaho, kuko mu Rwanda abantu bagera kuri 577 barumwa n’imbwa buri mwaka, mu gihe hagati y’abantu 2 na 3 bapfa buri mwaka bazize iyi ndwara. Ku rwego rw’isi, Ishami ry’Umuryango w’Abibumbye ryita ku Buzima, WHO, rivuga ko ibisazi bihitana abantu bagera ku 59,000 buri mwaka, aho abarenga 95% by’impfu ziboneka muri Afurika na Aziya. Abana bari munsi y’imyaka 15 na bo bagize hafi 40% by’abahitanwa n’iyi ndwara. @RBCRwanda @RDBrwanda @IGCP @IUCN @MusanzeDistrict 📷✍️ By #VavaValens
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This week, @RBCRwanda jointly with @IucnRwanda and @IGCP launched a two-week extensive training program to raise awareness about the #OneHealth, focusing on how to prevent, prepare for, and respond to zoonotic diseases such as dog rabies, ahead of celebration of World Rabies Day.
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Mu rwego rwo kurushaho gufasha abaturage baturiye Pariki y'Ibirunga kwirinda no gukumira indwara zihererekanwa hagati y’abantu n’inyamaswa, harimo indwara y’ibisazi by’imbwa, Ikigo Gishinzwe Ubuzima mu Rwanda (RBC) ku bufatanye n’abafatanyabikorwa bakora ku buzima bukomatanyije, bari gufasha abaturage kumva uruhare rwabo mu kurandura indwara y’ibisazi by’imbwa no kubana neza n’urundi rusobe rw’ibinyabuzima. Mu gukumira indwara y’ibisazi by’imbwa,abaturage batunze imbwa basabwa: ✅Kwirinda kurumwa n'imbwa ✅Kwihutira kwivuza igihe imbwa yabarumye ✅Kubuza imbwa kuzerera, ✅Kwitabira gahunda yo kuzibaruza ku buyobozi bubegereye ✅Kuzikingiza buri mwaka ✅Kuzikonesha #TurandureIbisaziByimbwa
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Ikiganiro Kidasanzwe( Rendez-Vous Speciale). Tubararikiye gukurikira ikiganiro kiri bugaruke ku"Ubuzima Bukomatanyije mu Kurwanya Indwara y'Ibisazi by'Imbwa". Iyo mubonye imbwa ikora ibintu bidasanzwe cyangwa ikekwa kuba irwaye ibisazi, mubimenyesha nde? @RBCRwanda @RDBrwanda @IGCP @IUCN Muri kumwe na Vava Valens
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How well do you speak gorilla? 🦍😄 @GanzaTheMascot catches up with long-serving @VolcanoesPark guide François for a fun lesson in gorilla communication and to share the excitement ahead of the 21st #KwitaIzina. #VisitRwanda
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Le Parc National des Virunga est ravi d’annoncer que, lors d’un suivi de routine de la famille Rugendo effectué plus tôt cette semaine, les pisteurs communautaires ont observé la présence d’un nouveau-né au sein du groupe. Les observations réalisées sur le terrain ont permis d’identifier Buzara comme la mère du nouveau-né et de confirmer que le bébé est une femelle.⁠ ⁠ Avec cette nouvelle naissance, la famille Rugendo compte désormais 20 individus. Il s’agit également de la 13ᵉ naissance enregistrée chez les gorilles de montagne du Parc depuis le début de l’année 2026.⁠ ⁠ Nous remercions chaleureusement l’Union européenne et l’UNESCO, dont le soutien continu contribue à renforcer les efforts de conservation des gorilles de montagne dans le Parc National des Virunga.⁠ 📸 Parc National des Virunga @EU_Partnerships @UEenRDC @UNESCO
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Born on 3 July 2025 to Turimaso of the Susa family, this young male is growing up in the protected forests of Volcanoes National Park. 🦍 On 4 September, he will receive his name at the 21st #KwitaIzina, celebrating the people and partnerships that help safeguard his future.
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A new name awaits the baby mountain gorilla born to Isangano of the Pablo family on 31 July 2025. 🦍 On 4 September, he will be named at the 21st #KwitaIzina, continuing Rwanda’s cherished tradition of celebrating new life. #VisitRwanda
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Be part of #KwitaIzina 2026 🦍 Join Rwanda's flagship conservation event as a sponsor and showcase your brand on a global stage while supporting conservation and community development. Learn more at kwitaizina.rw/sponsor-us/
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Meet this young female baby mountain gorilla, born on 1 April 2025 to Inkubito of the Muhoza family. She is one of the baby gorillas that will be named at the 21st #KwitaIzina on 4 September 2026, continuing a tradition that celebrates Rwanda's commitment to protecting mountain gorillas and the communities that help them thrive. #VisitRwanda
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The International Gorilla Conservation Programme (IGCP) has trained hotel owners and managers in Kisoro Municipality on improving hospitality services for tourists while promoting mountain gorilla conservation. @IGCP @MTWAUganda @GovUganda
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Virunga National Park is pleased to share a historic milestone: the Bageni family twins, Uzima and Urithi, have turned six months old — the first mountain gorilla twins in Virunga National Park to reach this age. Thanks to months of close monitoring by our field teams, both infants are developing well and taking their first steps toward independence. Their mother, Mafuko, remains close by and attentive. Read the full story here: bit.ly/4grBKVx - - - - - - - - - Le Parc National des Virunga a le plaisir d'annoncer un événement historique : les jumeaux de la famille Bageni, Uzima et Urithi, ont atteint l'âge de six mois. Ce sont les premiers jumeaux gorilles de montagne du Parc National des Virunga à atteindre cet âge. Grâce à des mois de suivi attentif par nos équipes de terrain, les deux petits se développent bien et font leurs premiers pas vers l'autonomie. Leur mère, Mafuko, reste à leurs côtés et veille sur eux. Découvrez l'article complet ici: bit.ly/4wAISDO 📹 Virunga National Park #MountainGorillas #TwinGorillas #GorillaConservation
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Implemented by @FAO in collaboration with @WHO and @UNICEF, the project is being delivered through a consortium led by the @GreaterVirunga and delivery partners include @WWFUganda, @GorillaDoctors, @IGCP, and @IucnRwanda. Find more: rbc.gov.rw/SPPROHRWANDA/fao-… CC @RBCRwanda. 3/3
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Communities living around mountain gorilla habitats play a critical role in their conservation. A well-designed community awareness campaign is essential to protect these endangered species from human-related diseases. Gorillas frequently venture into community lands, increasing their exposure to environments outside protected parks. This interaction heightens the risk of disease transmission from humans to gorillas and vice versa. We must prioritize education and collaboration with local communities to safeguard the health of mountain gorillas. A gentle reminder: We must play a role in protecting #MountainGorillas from disease!
A gentle reminder : We must protect #mountaingorillas from disease! #SecuringtheFutureforMountainGorillas
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🦍One of Sir David Attenborough's most memorable moments? This encounter with a group of playful mountain gorillas in Rwanda in 1979. Happy 100th birthday Sir David! 🎉 🎧 bbc.in/4wnTPtc
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🗓️ Save the date: Friday, 4 September 2026. Join us in Kinigi, @MusanzeDistrict for the 21st @KwitaIzina, Rwanda’s annual baby gorilla naming ceremony, celebrating community-centred conservation and the collective responsibility to protect mountain gorillas and their habitat at @VolcanoesPark. #VisitRwanda | #KwitaIzina
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