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MIDIMAR, UNHCR launch the use of gas to replace firewood for cooking in transit camps receiving Rwandan returnees
Already, UNHCR is successfully piloting a clean cooking fuel solution with Rwandan company Inyenyeri in Kigeme camp.
UNHCR, WFP and Equity Bank sign agreement to provide more dignified living conditions to refugees in Rwanda through cash-based assistance programme
Through the new agreement, UNHCR will replace this in-kind support with cash, so that refugees can buy the items they need in the local markets.
Rwanda: UNHCR and IOC supporting together a Sport for Protection project for children and youth
This project will enhance refugee adolescents and youth protection and capacity to identify different protection risks and empower them to protect themselves and other protect other children and youth in the camps.
‘We say thank you’ – Rwanda returnees coming home receive support from Government of Rwanda and One UN upon their arrival
One UN Rwanda is supporting the Government of Rwanda to provide returnees with assistance to return to their places of origin and reintegrate into the local community.
Clean and Safe Cooking in Kigeme camp: Inyenyeri brings jobs with new made-in-rwanda cooking fuel for Congolese refugees
Refugees in Kigeme camp acknowledge a big change with Inyenyeri stoves, comparing to traditional cooking with firewood.
From Russia with Love – International Flower Delivery Service brought to you by a Burundian Refugee in Rwanda
Reynolds Butari, a Burundian refugee young writer, psychologist and entrepreneur has opened his own business in Rwanda.
A Rwandan Fashion Designer trains refugees to become professional models
Refugee camps in Rwanda are like any community with people that are capable to use their skills to have their dreams come true.
“Having hands and mind to find a job:” the trajectory of Ngongo becoming an Entrepreneur
“Suffering makes you strong” is the phrase which describes the life of Mr. Gilbert Ngongo.
Impact of Refugees on the Economy of Rwanda
UNHCR anticipates that refugees will gradually become fully financially included and through this contribute even more to the economic development of their host communities.