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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...
On World Refugee Day, UNHCR celebrates refugee inclusion in Rwanda
On the occasion of World Refugee Day, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, honours the courage and hope of the millions of people globally forced to flee war, violence and persecution. Focusing on the theme of ‘Hope Away from Home, World Refugee Day this year showcases how...
A Congolese refugee builds a flourishing bakery enterprise in Kiziba camp
“As time went on, I realized a huge demand for baked products in the camp and I decided to start my bakery,” says Abel Nsengamungu. “I am now happy that the business kept growing since then.” Abel, 42, a Congolese refugee living in Kiziba camp, recounts how he started...
Chasing a childhood dream despite being forced to flee
At 11 years old, Jackson Mugisha, envisioned himself making a difference in the medical field once grown up. Back then, he was in primary five in his home of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). But fast forward 14 years and now a refugee in Rwanda, Jackson is on...
Japan supports UNHCR’s 2023 refugee response in Rwanda
Kigali, Rwanda – The Government of Japan announced its support to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the refugee response in Rwanda, amounting to USD 500,000 USD. This contribution from Japan will boost the efforts of UNHCR in providing...
Mahama camp: the resilience of refugee women through basket weaving
Woven baskets are an iconic Rwandan staple. Originally used to store grains and carry fruit and vegetables, in recent years they have come to represent Rwandan culture; a symbol of peace, hope and opportunity. The process of weaving baskets, therefore, couldn’t be...