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Chantal Ingabire holds her newborn daughter close to her chest using the "Kangaroo Care" technique.

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Born too early: Rwanda's smallest babies

Better care for these newborns could save a life. UNICEF brings paediatric mentors to Rwandan hospitals, so more babies survive past first birthday.

Donatha Umutoni, one of Rwanda's female civil engineer, is leading construction of a new early childhood development centre. She believes women have a lot to contribute to the development of their country.

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“Gushaka ni Ugushobora”

Meet one of Rwanda’s women building her country for the next generation

Mother in Rwandan hospital with newborn baby

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Doctors shine in one of Rwanda’s newest neonatology wards

With new equipment and better training, these doctors are saving more lives and help mothers care for their new babies.

Girl smiles at the camera

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Young volunteers curbing school dropout in Rwanda

Building on Rwanda's culture of solidarity to engage young activists in social change

Francois “Sano” Niyigena sits in his tiny one room radio studio, headphones around his neck, quickly moving between his laptop and his radio mic.

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Popular new Radio Isano makes waves in Rwanda

How one man with a passion for change is educating communities in Rwanda.

A three-year-old girl in a pre-primary uniform smiles in an early childhood development centre

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21 February 2019

Muslim community in Rwanda launches its model early childhood development programme

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A mother spoon feeds her baby a meal of mashed healthy meal

Two children in Rwanda in an early childhood development centre

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Two young boys in Rwanda wash their hands with clean water

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