Higher education opens doors for refugees in Rwanda
UNHCR’s partner Kepler provides refugees access to internationally recognized degrees and helps them transform their lives.
‘Get tested, Help keep you healthy and others safe’ – A tale of refugees living with HIV in Rwanda
“Knowing my HIV status gave me piece of mind – and testing was the only way I could know for sure.”
Kigali sees economic sense in helping refugee entrepreneurs
Support scheme in Rwandan capital and elsewhere sees refugee businesses including Burundian-owned LPG store create 2,600 new jobs countrywide.
Helena Christensen Meets The Models Changing Stereotypes In A Rwandan Refugee Camp
“I’m walking with fellow models – all refugees from Burundi – all members of TFM – Top Fashion Models agency. And they’re good. Better than good. They’re great.”
Kigali: Refugee artisans bring a taste of their heritage through the German Christmas market
“I am delighted that refugees are integrated in the society. It’s really great to have them here and share their heritage with us.”
Rwanda: A returnee family rebuilds life with a sewing machine
“We are grateful that the working environment is peaceful. Our family have regained a positive outlook at life again and we hope for a brighter future.” – Joel
Meet Burundian Refugee Francoise: an empowered woman who contributes to a great change in society
“With the income I make from weaving, I can afford supplementary food or anything I want to buy to enhance the living of my family”
Inclusion of Refugees in the Global Cosmetics Value Chain
“We want other companies to see the benefits that come from working with refugees” – Theo Hakizimana, Asili Natural Oils Managing Director
A bright future for refugees who graduate with an American University Degree through Kepler
Kepler serves over 500 students on its two campuses in Rwanda, 110 of whom are refugee learners.
Rwandan school bridges language gulf for Burundian students
A specially-designed course helps French-speaking refugees move into the English-based education system in Rwanda.
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.