REC · Service 05
Report writing, copywriting and editing in Kigali
Stories, website copy, reports, speeches, press materials, newsletters, profiles and campaign narratives.
Based in Kigali, Rwanda, working across Africa.
In short
TrueStory Africa offers writing and editorial services in Kigali, Rwanda. Our writers and copywriters produce reports and annual reports, success stories, case studies for donors, human-interest stories, speeches, press releases, newsletters and website copy, with proofreading and editing. Every fact is checked against its source before delivery.
Clients often ask us for
Annual and donor report writing, grant report support, success stories and case studies, speeches, press releases, newsletters, blog articles and website content, proofreading and editing, and English, French and Kinyarwanda translation on request.
In the field
From our recent work
01 · Who it is for
Built for the people who commission it
- Communications and partnerships teams
- Leaders who speak in public
- Programmes reporting to donors
- Organisations updating their websites
02 · What clients can expect
What every client gets
- Clear briefing
- Professional field conduct
- Respect for consent and context
- One consistent look
- Organised file delivery
- Every caption and fact checked
- Files ready to publish
- Subtitles and social formats on request
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Share your dates, location and goals. We will reply within a few hours and send a clear written quote within two working days.
- 01Your brief
- 02A short call
- 03Written quote
No work starts until you approve the quote.
Or email hello@truestoryafrica.com · +250 780 355 911
Trusted by UNICEF, WHO, UNESCO, UNAIDS, ILO, JICA and Rwanda’s Ministry of Health
03 · The TrueStory process
From first conversation to final delivery
- 01
Discover
We study the brief: the audience, the message and where the content will be used.
- 02
Connect
We meet partners and communities and secure consent before we film.
- 03
Create
We photograph, film, interview and write on location.
- 04
Refine
We edit, grade colour, mix sound, write captions and check facts.
- 05
Deliver
Named, organised files delivered on the agreed date, ready for reports, websites and media.
04 · Selected work
See it in practice
- Announcements, briefings and partnerships
- Early Childhood Development Conference
- Case study: UNICEF Rwanda, education
- Case study: UNICEF Rwanda, early childhood development
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05 · Questions
Questions people ask
Can you write from our field notes?
Yes. We can work from your notes and data, or go to the field and gather the story ourselves.
Which languages do you write in?
English, French and Kinyarwanda.
Do you check facts?
Yes. Every caption and fact is checked with you before anything is published.
Do you write annual reports?
Yes. We write and edit annual and programme reports, and can provide the photos for them too.
Can you write speeches and press releases?
Yes. Speeches, talking points, press releases and media briefings, written in plain language and checked with you.
Do you write success stories for donors?
Yes. We interview the people involved and write stories and case studies that show what changed, with consent and checked facts.
Do you offer proofreading and editing?
Yes. We edit and proofread reports, articles and website copy in English and French.
Can you write our website copy?
Yes. We write clear website pages that explain what you do and use the words your audiences search for on Google.
How much does writing cost?
It depends on the scope, the number of days and the locations. Send a short brief and you will receive a clear written quote within two working days. No work starts before you approve it.
How do we start a writing project?
Send a brief through the website, WhatsApp or email. We reply within a few hours, agree the goals on a short call, then send the scope, timeline and price in writing.
Another question? Ask us on WhatsApp
Work with us
Ways to work with us
- 01
Fixed-scope projects
A film, photo story, report or campaign with a defined brief, timeline and deliverables.
- 02
Monthly or quarterly retainers
A dedicated storytelling partner for ongoing content, visibility and social media.
- 03
Framework agreements
Call-off support for organisations with recurring documentation needs.
- 04
Event & campaign packages
Conferences, launches and campaigns covered from start to finish, with edited photos shared live, session by session.
- 05
Local production support
Research, locations, crews and logistics for international agencies filming in Rwanda.