In Rwanda, peers are supporting each other for a brighter future

To reduce new HIV infections and close the treatment gap among adolescents, UNICEF supported Ubuzima Bwiza, Ishema Ranjye (My health, My Pride), an innovative programme that reached young Rwandans with adolescent-centered peer support

Isaac Niyokwizerwa, volunteer coordinator in his community, speaks with a young woman
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Highlights

Read this publication to learn more about the success of theĀ UNICEF supported Ubuzima Bwiza, Ishema Ranjye (My Health, My Pride) project, an innovative programme that reached young Rwandans with adolescent-centered peer support and HIV and sexual and reproductive health (SRH).

Each year the UNICEF Executive Director allocates 7 per cent of core resources to innovative programmes for children and adolescents with the greatest
need. This programme was made possible thanks to those set-aside resources.

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