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Refugees and locals join hands to restore the environment in Rwanda
Congolese refugees in Kigeme camp are working with Rwandans to plant trees to protect the soil and participate in environmental rehabilitation efforts.
Community care provides lifeline for elderly refugees in Mahama refugee camp
When Constantin fled his home in Burundi over eight years ago, he never imagined he would strike up such a close relationship with a complete stranger. But he now describes Marc, his 82-year-old neighbour, as one of his closest friends. “My world became smaller when...
Finding Hope through Education
I am Steven Nshizirungu, a Congolese refugee living in Rwanda since 2012. I was born into a loving family that provided me with a wonderful childhood filled with care and all the necessities a child could ask for back in the eastern DR Congo. When I turned fourteen,...
Strength in adversity: A refugee’s resilience to cope with HIV
When the 2015 political violence broke out in Burundi, Olive* and her children decided to flee their home. Unlike other refugees, Olive, however, carried a heavy burden that added to her refugee challenges – she was HIV positive. Seeking safety and a new beginning,...
A joint agriculture project fosters self-reliance and social cohesion among refugee and host communities in Kigeme
Back home in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Tumaine Ntamashakiro used to make a living through small-scale farming. However, in 2012, life took an unexpected turn when he found himself seeking refuge in Rwanda along with his wife and children due to...
Inside Rwanda’s largest school where the UN is helping thousands of students
Paysannat L is the biggest school in Rwanda. Over 20,000 children from both the nearby Mahama refugee camp and Rwandan host community walk through the doors of its five different campuses every morning and afternoon. Managing such a large proportion of students is no...