Standard latrines, a key step toward better hygiene and diseases prevention
Hygiene is a cornerstone of good health and family development. One of the most effective ways to prevent diseases caused by poor sanitation is to build and properly use a…
RDB announces new Gorilla trekking permit fees in Volcanoes National Park effective 2026
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has announced changes to the pricing of gorilla trekking permits in Volcanoes National Park, which will take effect starting 31 December 2026. The revised fees…
Nufashwa Yafasha empowers girls’ football team with back-to-school sanitary pad and school supplies donation
As schools across the region reopen for the new term January 5, the Nufashwa Yafasha Organization (NYO) has taken a significant step toward ensuring that young female athletes stay in…
Emphasizing the Importance of Braille Literacy: Rwanda Union of the Blind Celebrates World Braille Day
The Rwanda Union of the Blind (RUB) marked World Braille Day with a powerful message highlighting the significance of Braille literacy in fostering independence, dignity, and belonging among blind and…
Rwanda introduces universal hepatitis b birth dose into national immunization program
Rwanda Introduces Universal Hepatitis B Birth Dose into the national routine immunization program. This intervention ensures that every newborn in Rwanda receives a dose of hepatitis B vaccine within 24…
Huye: Short-term vocational training opens employment opportunities for youths
A total of 161 students who completed three-month vocational training courses under the Skills Development Fund (SDF) program say the skills they acquired will help them improve their livelihoods, having…
Parents urged to filter technology in children’s upbringing
The Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion has advised parents and caregivers to use technology responsibly in raising children, noting that while digital tools play a major role in daily…
Nyanza district reports significant progress in lifting thousands of families out of poverty
The leadership of Nyanza District has announced that 8,795 households were enrolled in the poverty graduation program over the past two years. Through linkage to various livelihood and development opportunities,…
Center of Excellence to drive seed innovation and food security in Rwanda
The Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB) continues to invest in modern seed propagation technologies aimed at increasing agricultural productivity, combating crop diseases, and addressing the effects of…
Women with Visual Impairment highlight the progress made and the challenges they face
Women with visual impairments from 64 associations of persons with visual disabilities across the country have highlighted the progress achieved over the past 30 years, noting encouraging improvements. However, they…