Stories by Ines Rutayisire Umurerwa

Innovation that changes lives: stories of teenage mothers finding strength and families gaining safer sanitation in Rwanda.

A young woman smiling.
UNICEF/2024/Ishimwe

Meet the storyteller

Resilience can grow from a simple conversation, and dignity can start with a simple tap.

Ines Rutayisire Umurerwa’s stories for UNICEF Rwanda follow teenage mothers rebuilding their lives through mental health support, and families whose health and dignity are improving thanks to innovative, affordable sanitation solutions.

Explore her stories below and meet the people turning challenges into change.

Stories by Ines

Empowering teenage mothers through mental health support

Sexual abuse and early motherhood inflict lasting trauma on children and young girls

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The Ripple Effect of the LIXIL-UNICEF Initiative on Children

The Ripple Effect of the LIXIL-UNICEF Initiative on Children’s Health and Well-being.

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