Nyaruguru: Children supported by Compassion International say their rights are respected
By Annonciata Byukusenge Children in Nyaruguru District who are supported by the Compassion International program say their rights are upheld…
The Broken Dreams: How teenage pregnancy is pushing girls out of school across Rwanda, Tanzania, and South Sudan
By Eric, Penina, and Denis Across East Africa, thousands of girls are losing their education to teenage pregnancy despite policies…
Teenage pregnancy is a community issue, not just a family problem- Advocates
By Annonciata Byukusenge Organizations working to prevent teenage pregnancies and support young mothers say the issue goes far beyond the…
Transparency International Calls for Gender-Responsive Reforms to Curb Corruption and Safeguard Inclusion in Africa’s Education Systems
By TI African governments and regional institutions must urgently adopt gender-responsive, rights-based anti-corruption reforms to curb discrimination and ensure inclusive…
Rwanda reintroduces the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns
By Annonciata Byukusenge Rwanda has reintroduced the Hepatitis B vaccine into the routine immunization program for newborns, with the first…
Impacting positive change for those left behind
By Shobha Shukla Given the medical advancements today, in an ideal world, all children should be born free of infections…
Africa’s inclusive EdTech future powered by local innovators
By Dredan Njau, Africa faces the world’s most urgent learning crisis, and imported solutions cannot solve it. Our classrooms are…
Universal Children’s Day: My rights, always
By Annonciata Byukusenge As the world marks Universal Children’s Day, a moment dedicated to advancing the rights and well-being of…
When family turns into a battlefield: How family conflicts shatter children’s mental health
By Annonciata Byukusenge In many Rwandan families today, children’s laughter is frequently drowned out by the sound of parents arguing.…
Children in the Nyagatare rehabilitation center regain hope for a better future
By Annonciata Byukusenge At the Nyagatare Juvenile Rehabilitation Center in eastern Rwanda, hundreds of young people once on the wrong…