Visually impaired persons in Rwanda’s Southern Province are calling for the white cane, a crucial mobility tool in their daily lives, to be included in the country’s community-based health insurance scheme (Mutuelle de Santé) to ease accessibility and affordability. They say that the white cane is not currently recognized as a medical or assistive device […]
KICUKIRO, RWANDA – On Sunday, December 21, 2025, visually impaired women representing 64 associations from across the country gathered at the Masaka Resource Centre for the Blind to reflect on progress and deliberate on remaining challenges. Held under the theme: ‘Breaking Barriers: Empowerment through Inclusion and Navigating Challenges Together’, the National Forum for Women and Youth with Visual […]
January 4, 2026 – Kigali, Rwanda––On this World Braille Day, the Rwanda Union of the Blind (RUB) delivered a heartfelt message emphasizing the profound impact of Braille literacy on the lives of blind and partially sighted individuals in Rwanda. Since its introduction in Rwanda in 1979, Braille has evolved into a vital tool for empowering […]
Kigali, Rwanda – On January 28, 2026, the Rwanda Union of the Blind (RUB) signed an agreement with a construction company aimed at renovating the older buildings at the Masaka Resource Centre for the Blind. Mr. Mugisha Jaques, the Executive Director of RUB, stated that this initiative is part of a plan to promote hygiene within the […]
