News and updates from Rwanda Union of the Blind.
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 […]
The Rwanda Union of the Blind (RUB) has announced a tender for the supply and delivery of four new laptops equipped with genuine JAWS screen-reading software licences to support the independent and effective work of blind and partially sighted staff. The procurement aims to strengthen digital accessibility and inclusive working conditions within the organisation, with […]
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, […]
Masaka, Kigali, Rwanda — October 15, 2026 The Rwanda Union of the Blind (RUB) has launched International White Cane Week 2026 at the Masaka Resource Center for the Blind (MRCB), calling for greater recognition of the rights, abilities and independence of people who are blind or visually impaired. Held under the theme “Vision Beyond the […]
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, […]
For Gato Marcelline, losing her sight at a young age did not mean losing her dreams. The Rwandan mother and journalist has defied the limitations often associated with visual impairment to build a career in journalism, where she now works for Rwanda Broadcasting Agency (RBA), particularly on Radio Rwanda. Gato’s journey began like that of […]
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 […]
NYARUGURU, Rwanda – September 24, 2026 – The Rwanda Union of the Blind (RUB) has conducted a follow-up visit to its beneficiaries in Kivu, Nyabimata and Munini Sectors to assess their progress after training at the Masaka Resource Centre for the Blind The visit was led by the Director of the Masaka Resource Centre for […]
