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The EOI concerns the multi-year project “Strengthening Educational Inclusion for and with Girls and Women with Visual Impairments in Rwanda,” covering selected schools in Musanze and Gatsibo Districts.

Gicumbi student scores 93.53% in the 2025–2026 national examinations, inspiring calls for greater support for learners with disabilities GICUMBI, Rwanda — September 2026 — Habumugisha Samuel, a blind student from Gicumbi District, has emerged as Rwanda’s top performer in the Languages section of the 2025–2026 national secondary school examinations, scoring an impressive 93.53%. His achievement […]

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 […]

RUSIZI/KARONGI, Rwanda – The Rwanda Union of the Blind (RUB) has conducted follow-up visits to three of its local branches in Western Province to assess their progress, strengthen collaboration with local authorities, and identify challenges affecting persons with visual impairment. The visits, carried out with financial support from the Danish Association of the Blind (DAB) […]

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 […]

Kabera Donat, 39 years old, from Muyira Sector in Nyanza District says his life took a devastating turn when he began losing his eyesight 11 years ago. At first, he did not realize the seriousness of his condition. He believed it was a temporary illness that would improve with treatment. “Initially, I thought it was […]

The Rwanda Union of the Blind (RUB) recently participated in a critical national youth forum at the invitation of the Imbuto Foundation. The event, framed as a “powerful national dialogue bringing together young people, leaders, parents, and partners,” was centered on the urgent need to accelerate actions to end teenage pregnancy in Rwanda. For RUB, […]