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Two people with disabilities are assisted to board a bus in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

6 things to know about census for people with disabilities

Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Two ladies during interact through sign language in Muhanga District .Photo by EmmanuelNtirenganya
Women

Why sign language is key in sexual and reproductive health services

Wednesday, October 04, 2023
Participants pose for a group photo after conducting a workshop on disability and SRHR at M Hotel in Kigali on Friday, July 21. Courtesy
Health

PWDs call for special incentives to access sexual and reproductive health services

Saturday, July 22, 2023
Some of the PWDs in Muhoza sector, Musanze District who were visited by Ubuzima Innovation Hub on January 30. Courtesy
Health

Healthcare enthusiasts on delivering psychoeducation to people living with disabilities

Monday, February 06, 2023
People with disabilities are assisted to board a bus at Kacyiru bus stop on August 30, 2019 . Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

A call to action as Rwanda marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Saturday, December 03, 2022
New apartments to accommodate residents of Nyarugenge who lived in high risk zone. It was reported that constructors did not make the building accessible to people with disabilities. Craish Bahizi

Call for crackdown on public buildings inaccessible to PWDs

Tuesday, August 02, 2022
Chaeli Mycroft, a young South African ability activist and co-founder of the Chaeli Campaign speaks at the opening of the Commonwealth Youth Forum in Kigali on June 19.

Turning disability into an opportunity – the story of Chaeli Mycroft

Sunday, June 19, 2022
People with disabilities have beaten the odds by starting from saving Rwf50 each to generate Rwf650 million capital for creating viable businesses.. / All photos: Courtesy.
Business

From Rwf50 to Rwf660m savings: Journey of People with disabilities

Monday, April 04, 2022
People with disabilities are assisted to board a bus at Kacyiru bus stop on August 30, 2019 (Craish Bahizi)

Rwandan legislator roots for rights of persons with disabilities, revives push for regional law

Thursday, March 03, 2022
Fredda Umutoniwase (L) and Jeannette Uwimana, both with hearing impairments are the first persons with disabilities to contest in the competition since its inception. / Courtesy photo.

Five things that shaped Miss Rwanda 2022 auditions

Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Jeannette Uwimana, Miss Rwanda contestant.

Meet Uwimana, the first contestant with disability vying for Miss Rwanda crown

Monday, February 07, 2022
Some of the pigs that were donated.
Featured

FEATURED: BK donates small livestock to persons with disabilities in Gicumbi

Sunday, February 06, 2022