Page Stories The latest stories from the voices of children and families Available in:EnglishKinyarwanda We travel to every corner of Rwanda to hear the voices of the children and families we work for, and we bring these stories to you. Explore these journeys and see for yourself the human impact of our work. Article UNICEF Activate speakers call to end disability stigma On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, six speakers in Rwanda addressed millions to share their stories and calls to action Read the story Article Kids take over the radio for World Children’s Day! Divin, Rebecca, Tony and Portia hosted programmes on Rwanda’s popular 102.3 KISS FM radio station, using the platform to talk about issues that matter most Read the story Article Good communication key to keeping refugees safe during COVID In Mahama Camp, UNICEF and partner GHDF are reaching out to thousands of Burundian Refugees to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. Read the story Article Driving COVID-19 messages home UNICEF and local organisation GHDF support COVID-19 prevention through public transportation Read the story News note Generation Unlimited youth partnership launches in Rwanda Connecting all young people in Rwanda to education, training or employment by 2030 Read now Article On Rwanda’s front lines to contain a pandemic UNICEF supports field consultants like Odette to communicate risks and engage with communities across the country in the fight against COVID-19. Read the story Article Getting restless at home during COVID-19? Try papier-mâché! In Rwanda, UNICEF’s Jean Claude Rukundo and his sons just need paper, water, and common household objects to express their creativity! Read the story Article UNICEF gives COVID-19 supplies for kids with disabilities Essential supplies like soap, menstrual hygiene pads and sanitizer will help vulnerable children in 12 institutional care facilities prevent coronavirus. Read the story Article Reducing newborn deaths in Rwanda, one hospital at a time With support from Takeda Pharmaceuticals, UNICEF is helping train medical staff in hospitals so they can save the lives of premature babies and mothers Read the story Article Radio learning in the time of Coronavirus UNICEF and partners support Rwanda Education Board to develop radio lessons for students affected by COVID-19 school closures Read the story Article “My Hero is You” A new fictional book developed by and for children aims to help families understand and cope with COVID-19. Read the story Photo Essay Using art to bring early learning to life Local artist Timothy paints educational murals for young children in Rwanda’s early childhood development centres See the story Article Despite his learning disability, Hodari learns to read UNICEF supports children with disabilities to reach their potential through inclusive education programmes. Read the story Article Ebola awareness campaign begins at Rwanda's borders UNICEF-trained health workers like Angelique volunteer their time to spread messages on Ebola prevention in their own communities. Read the story Load more items Explore more Press release 21 January 2021 Africa needs timely access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines Visit the page Statement 13 January 2021 Children cannot afford another year of school disruption Read now Press release 22 December 2020 UNICEF and the World Economic Forum sign charter with 18 shipping, airlines and logistics companies to deliver COVID-19 vaccines Visit the page Press release 14 December 2020 Almost 2 billion people depend on health care facilities without basic water services – WHO, UNICEF Visit the page Report Global Progress Report on WASH This report offers a comprehensive summary of global progress on improving Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and waste services in health care facilities See the full report Statement 20 November 2020 On World Children's Day, a special message to kids from UNICEF's Representative in Rwanda Read now Press release 27 October 2020 UNICEF procures $1 million in essential medical equipment for newborn health and the fight against COVID-19 in Rwanda Visit the page Statement 05 October 2020 Remarks by Julianna Lindsey, UNICEF Representative in Rwanda, for World Teacher's Day Read now Load more items
