Ngoma, Tuesday 4 November 2026 – Rwanda Union of the Blind (RUB), with support from GIZ/GOPA, trained staff of Ngoma District, staff from all sectors, and key district partners. The training focused on inclusive service delivery, inclusive governance and the rights of persons with disabilities. The training brought together 40 participants including district and sector […]
KABARORE, Gatsibo District, October 22, 2026 — The Rwanda Union of the Blind (RUB) has called on parents, schools and communities to ensure that children with visual impairments have equal opportunities to access education and develop their potential. The call was made during the celebration of International White Cane Day in Kabarore Sector, Gatsibo District, […]
MUHANGA, Rwanda — The Rwanda Union of the Blind (RUB) has called on parents to speak openly with their children about sexual and reproductive health to help prevent teenage pregnancies, sexual abuse and sexually transmitted infections. The call was made during a community awareness campaign on sexuality education held on October 8 in Nyarusange Sector, […]
NYANZA – 29-30 September 2026 – The Rwanda Union of the Blind (RUB) has conducted a follow-up visit to its associations in Nyagisozi and Mukingo Sectors, Nyanza District, to assess their journey out of isolation and towards self-reliance. The visit was part of RUB’s capacity-building program for local associations, implemented with support from MyRight / […]
NYARUGURU, Rwanda – Through the project funded by Sida through MyRight Sweden, the Rwanda Union of the Blind (RUB) has visited three associations located in three sectors of Nyaruguru District – Nyabimata, Kivu and Munini. During the visit, members of the associations were sensitized on participating in the upcoming elections. The sensitization was conducted with […]
KIREHE, Rwanda — The Rwanda Union of the Blind (RUB) has joined a district-level consultation bringing together women-led organizations, women’s rights organizations and development partners to strengthen collaboration on priorities affecting women and girls in Kirehe District. RUB was represented by Muhigirwa Uwase Mireille, Project Coordinator, at the Kirehe District Partners’ Consultation Meeting held under […]
Kayonza, Rwanda – September 2, 2026: The Rwanda Union of the Blind (RUB), in partnership with the Ministry of Education and the leadership of Kayonza District, conducted a one-day visit to Groupe Scolaire Gahini to assess preparations for welcoming Learners with visual impairments during the 2026/2027 academic year. The visit followed nearly three years without […]
KIGALI, RWANDA — For many families, the journey toward independence after losing sight begins with simple daily tasks: learning how to safely navigate a road, cook a meal, wash clothes, or read Braille. Yet, as the Rwanda Union of the Blind (RUB) recently emphasized, rehabilitation of the individual is only half the battle. True inclusion and […]
At just 24 years old, Iradukunda Christine from Gatare Sector, Nyamagabe District, is rewriting the story of what it means to live with visual impairment. Once defined by isolation and self-doubt, she is now embracing a future filled with confidence, skills, and hope after joining the Masaka Resource Centre for the Blind. Christine says her […]
KIGALI — From July 15th to 16th, Rwanda hosted the National Symposium on Disability-Inclusive Pre-Primary Education, bringing together stakeholders to shape the future of early childhood learning. Representing the Rwanda Union of the Blind (RUB), the Executive Director, Mr. Mugisha Jaques, joined the Day 2 panel on “Disability Specific Challenges and OPD Priorities” to advocate […]
