Antoine Rutayisire, the Pastor of Remera Anglican Church has urged Rwandans to learn from Fathers and Mothers unions of Anglican Church to build better families and help youth grow with good values.

He made the remarks after the enrolment of 22 men and 74 women to Fathers Union and Mothers Union, respectively in an event that took place at the church on July 10.

Members of Fathers Union and Mothers Union with bishops of the Anglican Church of Rwanda.

Mothers Union is an organization of women within the Anglican Church of Rwanda with the purpose of promoting family wellbeing. It also aims at demonstrating the Christian faith in action by the transformation of communities worldwide through the nurture of the family in its many forms.

The Fathers Unions’ main focus is to nurture men as responsible citizens both to the country and their families since family is the foundation of the nation and community.

According to Rutayisire, the members of the two unions help each to become better Christians by taking care of each other, their families as well as other different vulnerable people in society.

"They come together and help families resolve different issues. For Mothers’ Unions, where one of them is vulnerable in any way, they come to her help,” he said.

" They for instance identify mothers with no health insurance and pay for them. Men also do the same on their side.”

Rutayisire also revealed that the members of the two unions take on the responsibility of training young couples aspiring to start a family and they normally follow them up even after their wedding to ensure they build a strong family.

According to James Kazubwenge, the president of the Fathers Union at Remera Parish of Anglican Church, their 365 members undertake different activities for the church and the community which he said has been key in minimising conflict within families.

James Kazubwenge, the President of Fathers Union of Remera Parish of Anglican Church speaking during the event

 "Today, we paid health insurance for 258 people including those who are not members of the Anglican Church. That is a significant act for the church as well as the country. Fathers Union helps the church but also the country to solve conflicts in families and contribute to their development.”

Different members of Mothers Union and Fathers Union