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Gislaine Teta, a 22-year-old graduate with hearing impairment, recently graduated from University of Rwanda. Courtesy
Women

Empowered by adversity: Teta Gislaine’s journey to support others with disabilities

Tuesday, January 14, 2025
The trio, Nelly Mukazayire as Minister, Rwego Ngarambe as State Minister, and François-Régis Uwayezu as Permanent Secretary has been tasked with a monumental mission.

Team Nelly and Kigali’s sporting vision

Sunday, January 05, 2025
People with disabilities during a meeting at Nyarugunga Sector. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

A look at challenges, achievements for people with disabilities in Rwanda

Tuesday, December 03, 2024
Officials from Rotary Club of Kigali Golf (RCKG) hand over tailoring machines and knitting equipment to Nyereka Ibiganza Byawe, in Huye, on Friday, November 22. Photos by Alice Umutesi
Rwanda

Rotary Club Kigali Golf empowers deaf community

Saturday, November 23, 2024
Two ladies during interact through sign language in Muhanga District. The government is distributing the first-ever comprehensive Rwandan Sign Language Dictionary (RSLD).
Health

Rwanda starts distributing sign language dictionary

Saturday, September 28, 2024
Director of Rwanda National Association of Deaf Women (RNADW), and partners during the launch of a training to help deaf women. Courtesy
Women

Five things Rwanda has done to promote deaf women’s rights

Saturday, September 28, 2024
Beneficiaries during the launch of an initiative aimed at providing young deaf women with essential vocational skills in trades such as tailoring, hospitality, and hairdressing. Courtesy
Women

New initiative to empower deaf women with vocational skills

Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Fidele Irizabimbuto, a sign language interprete, began learning sign language in 2006. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
People

Meet Irizabimbuto, the man impacting lives through sign language

Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Francine Niyonsenga, a teacher with speech and hearing impairments at the Centre des Jeunes Sourds-Muets (CJSM) in Huye District_
Education

Breaking barriers: A teacher’s 16-year journey empowering special needs students

Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Two ladies during interact through sign language in Muhanga District. The National Association of Deaf Women (RNADW) will celebrate the International Week of Deaf People (IWDP) from September 23 to 26.
Women

International week of the deaf honours Rwanda's achievements in advancing women, girls’ rights

Monday, September 23, 2024
The district continues its literacy promotion efforts through reading clubs, book donations, and literacy awareness campaigns
Society

Kayonza: Meet the ‘reading rider’ bringing books, hope to children

Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Jean de Dieu Niyonzima one of best performers, receives a new Lenovo laptop during the release of the results on Monday, August 27
Education

What Rwanda needs to do for children with special educational needs

Monday, September 02, 2024