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Community-based health insurance gives urban refugees and students in boarding schools in Rwanda a sigh of relief
When Betty and her family arrived in Rwanda in 2001 after fleeing war in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), they were relieved when they finally found safety. But without easy access to essential services such as health care, life was far from ideal. Having left...
Refugees train to be chefs
A partnership between UNHCR and Vatel Hospitality and Catering is providing a six-week internship in catering and hospitality in Kigali
Refugee women in Rwanda take action to combat Gender Based Violence
“Talking and sharing our own personal stories helps build a community that can talk about gender-based violence and ultimately ensure its prevention.” This is the motto of the Ndumwigeme committee in Mahama refugee camp. A women’s committee set up by Ange Niyonkuru, a...
More Burundian refugees in Rwanda return home
As of October 2022, UNHCR has facilitated the voluntary repatriation of 30,317 Burundian refugees from Rwanda since August 2020. They ask for continued assistance to rebuild their lives back home.
Refugee Youth share their vision for a more connected world
Growing up as a refugee is difficult. Being forced to flee and leave your home behind has a wide-ranging impact on refugee youth’s mental health, education, social circles, aspirations and dreams. Around 22% of refugees in Rwanda are youth between the ages of 15-24....
In Search of an Identity
Congolese refugee receives ID card as part of Rwandan Government’s commitment to issue refugee IDs to all refugees in Rwanda.