June 12, 2023
Rwanda: World Day Against Child Labor - How Are Rwandan Entities Curbing the Vice
Child labour remains a serious issue affecting millions worldwide, robbing children of their childhood, education, and future. Each year, on June 12, Rwanda joins the world in… Read more »
May 22, 2023
Rwanda: Crochet - the Intersection of Sustainability, Fashion, and Mental Health
Theophila Uwase, the intellectually curious but aimless 20-year-old who had recently graduated high school and found herself in the midst of a government-induced mandatory gap year… Read more »
May 11, 2023
Rwanda: A Look at the Stunting Prevention and Reduction Project
In 2018, Rwanda and the World Bank launched the Stunting Prevention and Reduction Project (SPRP) to speed up the government's efforts to reduce the national stunting rate to 19 per… Read more »
May 01, 2023
Rwanda: Kina Festival Engages Children in Arts
The ongoing KINA Festival kicked off on April 29, with a set of various artistic performances that shed light on culture, growth, entertainment and inclusion of children. Read more »
April 29, 2023
Rwanda: Rwamagana - Youth Encouraged to Circumcise, Test for HIV
In an effort to promote safe sex practices and reduce the spread of HIV, Rwamagana officials are encouraging young people in the district to undergo circumcision and self-HIV… Read more »
Rwanda: Kayonza - Youth Empowered With Knowledge on Condom Care, HIV Testing
Aimee Ernest Nyirinkindi, the head of Campaigns and Communication in the Department of HIV Prevention at Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC), has said that the issue of damaged condoms… Read more »
April 27, 2023
Rwanda: Corporal Punishment Leads to Trauma, Not Good Behaviour - Clinical Psychologist
Spare the rod and spoil the child? Many parents, guardians and day-to-day custodians like teachers, subscribe to that line of thought--which basically means if children are not… Read more »
Rwanda: Nyabihu - the Role of Caregivers in the Fight Against Child Stunting
In 2019, Jacques Niyibizi, a resident of Nyabihu District, was asked by his village mates to offer his home as a day-care facility for preschool children, and he welcomed the idea. Read more »
April 24, 2023
Rwanda: Nyagatare Youth Urged to Proactively Combat the Spread of HIV/Aids, Safeguard Their Futures
Nyagatare, like many other districts in Rwanda, has made significant strides in combatting the spread of HIV/AIDS. However, despite progress, young people remain one of the most… Read more »
April 04, 2023
Kenya: Rwanda, Kenya Sign Nine Cooperation Agreements
Rwanda and Kenya on Tuesday, signed nine agreements aimed at creating frameworks for cooperation in mutual areas of interests. Read more »
April 03, 2023
Rwanda: Community Health Workers and the Fight Against Stunting
Bugesera District reduced stunting rates by 13 percentage points in five years from 2015 to 2020, one of the biggest reduction rates in that period. Read more »
March 31, 2023
Rwanda: School Food Procurement to Be Coordinated At District Level
Effective from the next academic term, schools in the same district will buy major foodstuffs such as rice, maize flour, and cooking oil at the same price, under the direction of… Read more »
March 29, 2023
Rwanda: Rwandan Authors Call for Promotion of Early Literacy Programmes
Rwandan authors have called for promotion of early literacy programmes, creating reading clubs, organising book fairs, and literacy festivals to celebrate the reading and writing… Read more »
March 15, 2023
Rwanda: Vox Pop - What Do Rwanda Youth Expect From the FIFA Congress?
Rwanda will on Thursday March 16 host the 73rd FIFA Congress, the supreme body of the Fédération Internationale De Football Association (FIFA) Read more »
March 01, 2023
Africa: Preventing Children Use in Conflicts Is Key to Transform Violence - Experts
Preventing the recruitment and use of children is central to transforming the multigenerational cycles of violence, said Shelly Whitman, Executive Director of Dallaire Institute… Read more »
February 28, 2023
Rwanda: African Youth Establish Water Platform to Influence Decision-Making
African youth have formed an association aimed at sharing information, ideas, and making strategies to cause a positive impact in water and sanitation. Read more »
February 13, 2023
Rwanda: Nyarugenge District Commends Enabel's Contribution to Maternal and Infant Health
Marie Rose Mukankunda, a mother from Nyamirambo sector in Nyarugenge district recalls not being at ease when she gave birth to her first born baby in a squeezed and small maternity… Read more »
February 05, 2023
Rwanda: Activists Call for Schools for Children Living With Multiple Disabilities
Activists urge that children living with combined multiple disabilities need special attention in education including having schools that can cater for their academic needs.… Read more »
January 28, 2023
Rwanda: Rwandan Security Officers Urged to Lead Fight Against Use of Child Soldiers
Army and police officers from Rwanda have been called on to spearhead the fight against the use of child soldiers in Africa. Read more »
December 25, 2022
Rwanda: 57 Babies Born on Christmas in Kigali
At least 57 babies were born on Christmas 2022 in four major hospitals in Kigali and some of them instantly got the truest of Christmas names. Read more »
December 18, 2022
Rwanda: RPF Youth Tipped on Being Innovative While Upholding Rwandan Values
While thriving to make innovations that bring development to the country, the youth has been advised to uphold Rwandan principles and values. Read more »
Rwanda: Over 170 Youth Urged to Create Jobs After BPR Bank's Igire Programme
The 2022 intake of BPR Rwanda Bank Plc's IGIRE scholarship programme graduated on Thursday, December 16, after six months of vocational training in different trades. Read more »
December 11, 2022
Africa: Young People Are Key in Fixing Africa's Public Health - Officials
Young people have been called upon to take the lead in addressing Africa's public health challenges, which make the continent more vulnerable to diseases. Read more »
December 08, 2022
Rwanda: Youth Participation - Making Agriculture Pay for Young Farmers
While much scrutiny has often been placed on Sub-Saharan Africa's agriculture as an 'industry for the aged', more than 60% of young people in our country work in agriculture and… Read more »
December 05, 2022
Rwanda: Over 250,000 Rwandan Youth Suitable for Global Business Service Hire - Report
More than 254,000 youth in Rwanda are qualified for the Global Business Service and Business Process Outsourcing for hire although they are among 731,000 out of work youth, a new… Read more »