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A Journey from South Sudan to Rwanda to Canada. How the Emergency Transit Mechanism Offers a Route to Safety
When fighting suddenly erupted in Ragina’s home village in July 2017, the South Sudanese woman had no choice but to seek safety for herself and her two daughters. Their arduous and tiring journey, marked by thirst and hunger, took them to Sudan, Egypt, and...
From Refugee to a future Rising Star: Michelle Ruzibiza’s Inspiring Journey with PSG Academy
In the heart of Huye city, a remarkable tale unfolds – that of Michelle Ruzibiza, a 13-year-old Burundian refugee whose passion for football has defied gender stereotypes and inspired her community. Michelle’s journey began in 2015 when along with her mother and...
Fleeing Conflict, Congolese asylum seekers Find Hope in Nkamira Transit Site
Yvonne, 24, and her 5-year-old daughter recently arrived at Nkamira transit centre located in northwestern Rwanda after spending a year at an Internally Displaced Camp (IDP) in Goma, DRC. “There were rumors that armed groups would burn down the camp, so fearing...
Navigating Teen Pregnancy in a Refugee Camp
Anne*, 18, a Congolese refugee living in the Mahama camp in Rwanda, embodies the resilience of displaced young mothers when life gets tough. Anne’s arduous journey began in 2012 when, at the tender age of six, she fled the turmoil of the Democratic Republic of...
Congolese refugee’s battle with cardiac disease
It was a nightmare when, in mid-2021, Obed Nyirimigabo, now aged 67, started abruptly losing consciousness every so often. This was compounded by difficulties breathing, heightened weakness, severe dryness, loss of appetite, and sleep struggles. “At first, I went to...
Creative arts: a gateway to hope for refugees
At the public entrance to Kigali Triennale Art exhibition, Heritier Mugisha and Ingabire Umulisa – both Congolese refugees – tighten a bolt onto a metal tube, with a spanner in hand. Behind them, there is a row of metallic suitcases that they would later help to...