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Two young boys smile at the camera wearing homemade glasses — UNICEF/UN0302619/Mugabe

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.

Stories from Rwanda

At the Rutsiro Tea Plantation early childhood development centre, David walks slowly back towards his friends while they drink milk.

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For the first time in his life, David stood up

How a child care centre on a Rwandan tea plantation halted one boy’s stunted development

Local and national journalists are contracted by Radio Isano to disseminate crucial Ebola prevention advice over the airwaves in Rwanda..

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Advice on the Airwaves

UNICEF supports local station "Radio Isano" to drive awareness on Ebola prevention at the Rwanda-DR Congo border.

Christian Nsengiyumva stands in the school yard during morning break at his school in Rwanda.

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When everything changed

How one teacher mentor in Rwanda is helping make learning more fun

Daniel, a community health worker in Rwanda, smiles outside a house he visited to discuss Ebola prevention.

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Going house-to-house to prevent Ebola

UNICEF and partners have trained over 10,000 community health workers in Rwanda to visit families and teach them how to prevent Ebola.

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

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Mother and two children in Rwanda with community health worker using RapidSMS system

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Rwanda’s RapidSMS system helps mothers get life-saving care

When text messages save lives: Rwanda’s RapidSMS system helps mothers and newborns get life-saving care

Proud father Koffi Morofie, 42, holds his youngest child. The boy, Anaste, is only 7 months old. His siblings are at school.

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Find out how you can help build your baby's brain.

Early Moments Matter, and the first 1,000 days have a lasting effect on a child’s future. Find out how you can help build your baby's brain.

Boy with disability in Rwanda sits with father at school

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How inclusive education works for children with disabilities

Find out how this form of teaching is changing the shape of one boy’s future in Rwanda.

Angel Kabatsu, a nurse at the Centre de Transit et d'Orientation (CTO), a UNICEF-supported reintegration centre for children associated with armed groups, holds baby Carine, whom she adopted at birth, in Kananga, Kasaï region, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Thursday 25 January 2018.

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Helping parents give children the best start in life.

UNICEF Parenting Hub: Helping parents give children the best start in life.