Public-interest civic infrastructure
Zen Citizen is a Rwandan civic technology organisation building practical digital infrastructure for access to information, public participation and more responsive institutions.
The organization
Zen Citizen provides the governance, technical stewardship and institutional partnerships behind initiatives that strengthen access to information, accountability and constructive public participation.
Flagship initiative
Urumuri helps people submit and track lawful access-to-information requests while helping public institutions receive, manage and respond to them more effectively. Where appropriate, disclosed responses can contribute to a useful public record.
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How we work
We build tools and processes that are understandable, maintainable and usable in real operating environments.
We work with citizens, communities and institutions in a respectful, solutions-oriented manner.
Privacy, lawful boundaries, accessibility and public confidence are designed into the work from the beginning.
Work with us
We welcome conversations with public institutions, civil society organisations, researchers, funders and technology partners.