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2019 DAFI Scholarship for refugees in Rwanda
UNHCR Rwanda invites young refugees to submit their applications to participate in DAFI scholarship program (Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative).
JOINT COMMUNIQUE: Relocation of refugees from Gihembe to Mahama camp
RELOCATION OF REFUGEES FROM GIHEMBE TO MAHAMA CAMP. JOINT COMMUNIQUE The Government of Rwanda in collaboration with the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is relocating refugees from Gihembe, in Gicumbi District to Mahama camp in Kirehe District for their well-being and...
2019 DAFI Scholarship for refugees in Rwanda
UNHCR Rwanda invites young refugees to submit their applications to participate in DAFI scholarship program (Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative).
Youths in Action: Youth Volunteers Support their Community and Peers
The volunteers contribute tremendously in many areas, such as child protection, prevention of sexual and gender-based violence, and running recreational activities for children.
2019 DAFI Scholarship for refugees in Rwanda
UNHCR Rwanda invites young refugees to submit their applications to participate in DAFI scholarship program (Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative).
European Union provides EUR 1,500,000 contribution to UNHCR in support the refugee response in Mahama camp and promote refugees access to COVID19 vaccines
Kigali, Rwanda – The European Union will support the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) in Rwanda in 2021 with a contribution amounting to EUR 1,500,000, from a total envelope of EUR 5.5 million allocated to the UNHCR to assist Burundian refugees in the region. This generous...
2019 DAFI Scholarship for refugees in Rwanda
UNHCR Rwanda invites young refugees to submit their applications to participate in DAFI scholarship program (Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative).
Sport continues to prove its power to uplift young refugees’ spirit in Rwanda
“Sport has given me a lot of friends. I used to feel lonely, but sport helped me live a better life,” Cadette.
2019 DAFI Scholarship for refugees in Rwanda
UNHCR Rwanda invites young refugees to submit their applications to participate in DAFI scholarship program (Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative).
Hope keeps heads up for Burundian refugee Paralympic athlete.
Aspirations of a Burundian refugee athlete living with disabilities come real after qualifying for the Tokyo Paralympics.
2019 DAFI Scholarship for refugees in Rwanda
UNHCR Rwanda invites young refugees to submit their applications to participate in DAFI scholarship program (Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative).
Dreaming Bigger: Young Congolese refugee athlete hopes to compete in the World Taekwondo Championships.
“Winning is the result of hard work, dedication, and a desire to do better,” Mbabazi Lady.
2019 DAFI Scholarship for refugees in Rwanda
UNHCR Rwanda invites young refugees to submit their applications to participate in DAFI scholarship program (Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative).
Rwanda: Sudanese evacuee reunited with her daughter, thanks to EU support
EU support helps UNHCR to reunite Tahani and her daughter after 15 months of dire separation.
2019 DAFI Scholarship for refugees in Rwanda
UNHCR Rwanda invites young refugees to submit their applications to participate in DAFI scholarship program (Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative).
Your current status does not matter; what matters is your goal,” Gentille.
“It is rare for refugees to travel from a refugee camp to work with professional UNHCR staff. It has been a great honor and a wonderful opportunity.” Meet Gentille Dusenge, a refugee intern at the UNHCR Rwanda.
2019 DAFI Scholarship for refugees in Rwanda
UNHCR Rwanda invites young refugees to submit their applications to participate in DAFI scholarship program (Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative).
UNHCR’s Grandi commends Rwanda’s continued efforts to protect refugees evacuated from Libya
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