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Navigating Teen Pregnancy in a Refugee Camp
Anne*, 18, a Congolese refugee living in the Mahama camp in Rwanda, embodies the resilience of displaced young mothers when life gets tough. Anne’s arduous journey began in 2012 when, at the tender age of six, she fled the turmoil of the Democratic Republic of...
Congolese refugee’s battle with cardiac disease
It was a nightmare when, in mid-2021, Obed Nyirimigabo, now aged 67, started abruptly losing consciousness every so often. This was compounded by difficulties breathing, heightened weakness, severe dryness, loss of appetite, and sleep struggles. “At first, I went to...
Creative arts: a gateway to hope for refugees
At the public entrance to Kigali Triennale Art exhibition, Heritier Mugisha and Ingabire Umulisa – both Congolese refugees – tighten a bolt onto a metal tube, with a spanner in hand. Behind them, there is a row of metallic suitcases that they would later help to...
From surviving to thriving: a Congolese refugee woman’s journey into business
At a grocery store in Kigeme Refugee Camp, Diane Feza is busy weighing food items including flour, rice, and potatoes before handing them to buyers. The Congolese refugee also chats with customers who want to withdraw money through the agent banking system. This is...
Refugee men in Mahama take the lead in raising awareness about gender-based violence
In Mahama camp, a group of refugee men is standing up against gender-based violence (GBV). These men, by being positive and supportive, are contributing to support women feel comfortable with talking about things they couldn’t talk about before. “When we...
European Union funding has vital impact on refugees in Rwanda in 2023
The European Union (EU) through its Humanitarian Aid Operations helped to support refugees in Rwanda last year as part of its EUR 1.75 million funding to UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, in Rwanda. In particular, EU funding contributed to the protection of Burundian...