News and updates from Rwanda Union of the Blind.
On Friday, May 15, 2026, a two-day training on Disability Inclusion and Civic Engagement was concluded for five branches of the Rwanda Union of the Blind: Tare, Gasaka, Kibumbwe, Shangi, and Mahembe. The training was supported by GIZ/GOPA and attended by representatives of the Nyamagabe District leadership, as well as partners from GIZ and GOPA. […]
The Rwanda Union of the Blind (RUB), in partnership with NUDOR and with support from AmplifyChange, has intensified efforts to combat Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and promote Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) among vulnerable youth and persons with disabilities in Muhanga District. Through a series of community-based activities conducted in April and May 2026 […]
ACCRA, GHANA – A delegation from the Rwanda Union of the Blind (RUB), led by Executive Director Jacques Mugisha, has successfully wrapped up a weeklong benchmarking visit with their counterparts in Ghana. To mark the conclusion of the productive trip, the RUB team was warmly received at the Chancery by the Rwandan High Commission in […]
RWAMAGANA, RWANDA – In a significant step towards the socio-economic empowerment of persons with disabilities, Rwamagana District Mayor Mbonyumuvunyi Radjab has presented a knitting machine to a visually impaired youth in the Fumbwe Sector. The beneficiary, Irakoze Pascal, is a dedicated trainee of the Masaka Resource Centre for the Blind. The equipment donation is designed […]
On Saturday, March 21, 2026, members of the Urumuri Branch demonstrated unwavering commitment by achieving full attendance at their monthly meeting at the Kimisagara youth center, despite rainy weather. The gathering centered on strengthening leadership, advancing cooperative formation, and enhancing overall member support. A key focus of the meeting was the appointment of new committee […]
Kigali, Rwanda – The Specialized Chamber of the Private Sector Federation (PSF) in Rwanda has elected Papy Sibomana, a dedicated member of the Rwanda Union of the Blind, as its new Vice President in charge of Entrepreneurs with Disabilities. This pivotal role is set to drive significant advancements in inclusive entrepreneurship and economic participation for persons […]
Muhanga, Rwanda—Niyotwizera Olivier, a 27-year-old visually impaired young man from Kabuga Village, Kabuye Cell, Kabacuzi Sector, Muhanga District, has transformed his life from one of isolation to self-reliance through determination and the support of the Rwanda Union of the Blind (RUB). Olivier’s story is a powerful testament to the capability of people with disabilities when […]
On December 3, 2025, Rwanda joined the global community in commemorating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, with an event held in Nyabihu District under the theme “Building an Inclusive Society that Promotes the Well-being of Persons with Disabilities.” The celebration included the distribution of assistive devices, prosthetics, and various awards to individuals with […]
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 […]
