April 29
Rwanda: World Vision's 'Youth Ready' Initiative to Empower 8,000 Agents of Change
World Vision Rwanda, a division of the global humanitarian and development organization dedicated to empowering children, families, and communities to overcome poverty and… Read more »
April 08
Rwanda: Kwibuka30 - Honouring Survivors for Choosing Forgiveness to Build a Stronger Rwanda
Three decades have passed since the Genocide against the Tutsi, a horrific stain on our nation's history that will live on for generations to come. Read more »
February 12
Rwanda: How Spark Microgrants' Poverty Alleviation Approach Is Transforming Rwandans' Lives
Spark Microgrants, an International organisation that supports communities facing poverty to take action, is collaborating with the government of Rwanda to combat poverty through a… Read more »
January 30
Rwanda: Will the Next Pandemic Come From NTDs?
On January 30 every year, people everywhere come together to observe World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day. Read more »
January 29
Rwanda: Be Aware of Chronic Gastritis
Pain in the stomach, particularly the upper part, is one of the most common problems affecting people, from all walks of life, irrespective of age and gender. Commonly, pain occurs… Read more »
Rwanda: Understanding Palliative Care - Why a Mindset Change Is Needed to Address Gaps
What do you do when you are told that your loved one has a serious illness or condition that cannot be cured or leaves them with serious complications until death? For many… Read more »
January 26
Rwanda: Why Support Is Crucial for Parents of Autistic Children
Raising autistic children remains a challenge for many parents, as society often judges and questions their nurturing based on the children's behaviour. This leaves many parents… Read more »
January 24
Rwanda: Breastfeeding Woes - Coping With Mastitis
The issue of mastitis, an inflammation (swelling) in the breast that is usually caused by an infection, has gained attention as more people share their experiences with this… Read more »
Rwanda: Safeguarding Workers and Communities Through Occupational Health
Occupational health and safety is one of the most important aspects of human concern. It aims at an adaptation of a working environment to workers for the promotion and maintenance… Read more »
Rwanda: As We Embark On Nst 2, Out Work Is Clearly Cut Out
Rwanda made a significant headway towards economic development across different sectors over the last seven year. Read more »
January 23
Rwanda: A Closer Look At Kigali's New Mental Health Centre
The Ministry of Health (MoH) on September 8, 2023, announced the opening of the Kigali Referral Mental Health Centre that was slated for the same month. This was in response to… Read more »
January 22
Rwanda: Why Animals Should Not Be Stressed Before Slaughter
Rwanda Inspectorate, Competition and Consumer Protection Authority (RICA) has warned of animal stress before being slaughtered which leads to low-quality meat. Read more »
Rwanda: How Green Building Is Cost-Effective, Guarantees Long-Term Savings
There are quite many reasons as to why Rwanda chose to go green and they include the need to save the planet, and decrease building operation costs (energy and water), according to… Read more »
December 26, 2023
Rwanda: How Vulnerable Women's Livelihoods Are Improving Under a UN Women Scheme
Pacifique Twizeyemariya was a street vendor, who used to hawk some bundles of a vegetable locally called 'dodo' (amaranth) valued at Rwf1,000, in Muhanga city, Southern Province of… Read more »
December 20, 2023
Rwanda: How FAO Rwanda Supports Increased Production, Decent Jobs for Youth in Agribusiness
Youth in agribusiness are witnessing a surge in production and the creation of decent jobs, thanks to the support of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations… Read more »
December 19, 2023
Rwanda: New Study Shows Faster Walking May Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk
A new study suggests that brisk walking, at a speed of four or more kilometres an hour (about 2.5 miles per hour), can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. Read more »
December 13, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Reviving 15 Bee-Forage Tree Species to Fix Honey Scarcity
Rwandan beekeepers are optimistic about prospects of triplling honey production since the government is restoring drought-degraded ecosystems including 15 bee-forage tree species… Read more »
December 12, 2023
Rwanda: UNDP Boss on Backing Rwanda's Sustainable Development Initiatives
Since 1977, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has been a key development partner in Rwanda, fostering sustainable human development across economic, social, and… Read more »
Rwanda: Kinyinya Residents Encouraged to Have a Say on Green City Master Plan
The Green City Kigali (GCK) masterplan for Kinyinya Hill has reached a key milestone to precede its adoption by the City of Kigali as a statutory tool. Read more »
December 06, 2023
East Africa: Regional MPs Push for Effective Solution to Single-Use Plastic Materials
The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) has called on the East African Community (EAC) Council of Ministers to instruct Partner States to allocate sufficient resources for… Read more »
December 05, 2023
Rwanda: COP28 - Rwanda Awarded for Green Transport Investment, Green City Kigali Project
Rwanda has been awarded for green transport investment and the Green City Kigali project. Read more »
December 04, 2023
Rwanda: Inside Green Projects Financed By Rwanda Green Fund
Over the past decade, the Rwanda Green Fund has mobilized $274 million and invested in 46 transformative green projects. This achievement was highlighted during the fund's… Read more »
December 02, 2023
Rwanda: Unleash Global Innovation Lab for SDGs Kicks Off in Kigali
Unleash, a non-profit organization committed to accelerating positive change toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), has inaugurated its annual global innovation lab in… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Carbon Market Framework Launch, More Events at COP28
Rwanda is set to launch its Carbon Market Framework on Saturday, December 2, at the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference - also known as COP28 - taking place in Dubai, United Arab… Read more »
November 30, 2023
Rwanda: Green City Kigali Scoops WAF Future Project Masterplan Award
Green City Kigali, a masterplan for the sustainable and inclusive expansion of urban Kigali has won the World Architecture Festival (WAF) Future Project Masterplan Award. Read more »