Uwezo Youth Empowerment - Rwanda @Uwezorwanda
We empower children and youth with disabilities in Rwanda. our work includes: advocacy, right protection, and promotion, socio-economic development uwezoyouth.org Kigali Rwanda Joined February 2014-
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Wrapped up our 3-day workshop on rights of children & youth with #disabilities, participants collaborated in sector-based groups to craft actionable strategies for implementation. Grateful for the engagement & partnership of @SCIRwanda & support from @EU_Commission. #inclusion
Day 2: Exploring real-life scenarios of children&youth with #disabilities, we delved into the impact of inaccessible environments & limited #Awareness. Participants actively engaged, reflecting on local barriers hindering #Inclusion. @SCIRwanda @EU_Commission #DisabilityAwareness
Day 1 #recap on realization of rights of children and youth with #disabilities with IZU(Inshuti z’umuryango), sector social affairs and head/trs from Gahunga, Cyanika, Cyeru & Rugengabare sectors in @burera_district in partnership with @SCIRwanda & funding from @EU_Commission.
Today in partnership with @SCIRwanda and funding from @EU_Commission, we kicked off a 3-day workshop on rights of children and youth with #disabilities engaging IZU, NCPD coordinators, sector social affairs & head-trs in @BureraDistrict in the realization of the rights of CYWDs.
Today, we kicked off a two-day training for 20 refugee children with/without disabilities on child participation to equip them with the required knowledge and capacity to organise and lead advocacy and campaigns in Mahama Refugee Camp. @NzirabatinyaMo4 #MyRightToBeHeard 1/3
📢 Inclusive Africa Icon Award 2024 is now open for entries. We are searching for an African youth who is using assistive technology in an innovative way and making a significant impact in the community.
In a meeting chaired by @JanviereMukand4, Vice Mayor in charge of Social Affairs @KireheDistrict, we discussed promoting rights of #children and #youth with #disabilities, kicking off our new project with @SCIRwanda funded by @EU_Commission aiming to strengthen accountability.
Opportunity for a fully funded PhD student to work on a project on designing #accessible augmented/virtual reality technologies for #deaf and hard of hearing users. Deadline is Tuesday 30 April for a start date of 2 September 2024. More information: bcu.ac.uk/computing/rese…
Today we delivered a #youth with disabilities mentors session on safeguarding for #children with #disabilities(CWDs)! Today's topics included vital reporting methodologies using Kobo and empowering child participation in advocacy among CWDs within #SERUKA clubs at their schools.
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Today we had a productive meeting with @BureraDistrict officials, chaired by the Vice Mayor in charge of Social Affairs. We focused on enhancing accountability for Children and Youth with Disabilities (CYWDs) rights and introduced a new project in partnership with @SCIRwanda.
On January 23, @INES_Ruhengeri and @Uwezorwanda had signed a Memorandum of Understanding focused on empowering university students with #disabilities by championing #inclusion, #accessibility and disability support to unlock their unexploited potential
Today, we stand in solidarity with Rwandans during the 30th commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Our heartfelt thoughts are with the victims & their families as we honor their memories &renew our commitment to building a peaceful and inclusive Rwanda. #Kwibuka30
Children with disabilities have the same rights & the same needs as other children! Social & behaviour change interventions are critical to ensuring that children, parents and local authorities know and understand the rights of children & youth with disabilities in the community.
RWANDA: Inside the New Policies Transforming Lives of Persons with Disabilities/ rwandainspirer.com/2024/03/31/ins… @Rwanda_Edu @RwandaLocalGov #RwOT
Today, on #WorldAutismDay, we celebrate individuals with autism. Together, we can promote acceptance, understanding, and inclusion for individuals with #Autism in our communities. #AutismAcceptance #AutismAwarenessDay #AutismAcceptanceMonth #Disability #InclusionMatters
During the Management Meeting, the last day of the event hosted by @INES_Ruhengeri in Musanze, Rwanda 🇷🇼, partners delved into the project's progress and next steps to achieve the desired impact in #highereducation in Rwanda long-term. Visit 🔗answer-project.eu for more!
This evening @ncpdrwanda joins @MTNRwanda in the connect women in Business Award 5th edition under the theme *"Uri uw 'agaciro"* whereby the best women with Disabilities in saving group are awardered.
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📢 Inclusive Africa Icon Award 2024 is now open for entries. We are searching for an African youth who is using assistive technology in an innovative way and making a significant impact in the community.
Umuyobozi w'Akarere wungirije ushinzwe imibereho myiza @JanviereMukand4 yatangije ku mugaragaro umushinga Uwezo youth Empowerment uzamara imyaka itatu ugamije guteza imbere urubyiruko n'abana bafite ubumuga uzakorwa na @Uwezorwanda ku bufatanye na @SCIRwanda abashimira ubufatanye
#MentalHealth matters🩺 Stigma and discrimination prevent many from getting the care they need. WHO calls for greater investment in #MentalHealth care and education. Let’s break the silence around #MentalHealth, ensuring that everyone receives the support they need.
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We want to hear about health experiences of people with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities to help us advocate for change. Please share your experience by completing our survey: ds-int.org/Blog/take-part… #DownSyndrome #Trisomy21 #HealthEquity #InclusiveHealth #Disability
Young people are leading the way in agriculture through transformative practices. As a key employment sector on the African continent, the work and ideas of agriculture industry innovators deserve our attention. Read more by following this link: ow.ly/KmMM50RbVp5
On January 23, @INES_Ruhengeri and @Uwezorwanda had signed a Memorandum of Understanding focused on empowering university students with #disabilities by championing #inclusion, #accessibility and disability support to unlock their unexploited potential
Children with disabilities have the same rights & the same needs as other children! Social & behaviour change interventions are critical to ensuring that children, parents and local authorities know and understand the rights of children & youth with disabilities in the community.
Ensuring girls have equal access to education is one way to close the gender gap and support the next generation of women leaders. We want to know: How can we ensure that girls from marginalized communities have equal access to education opportunities?
Under the #ZeroOOSC Project implementation, partners will provide assistive technology and disability-adapted materials to selected schools and CwDs to promote enrollment, attendance, and retention. #EducateEveryChild #AutismDay2024 @EAA_Foundation @Rwanda_Edu
@OMpslsw @Sightsavers Zim is on the right path on domesticating the UNCRPD . Equal Zimbabwe campaign is supporting consultations over the Disability Bill. Zim will be passing a Disability Act that will be an example to the world. We can do this together youtu.be/9vsSGeZ7BOk
“Rwanda's journey over the past 3 decades towards gender equality& women's empowerment stands as evidence to the power of determination & joint action. A journey marked by remarkable progress, driven by the visionary leadership of the Rwandan govt &its people” Min @Dr_Uwamariya.
RWANDA: Inside the New Policies Transforming Lives of Persons with Disabilities/ rwandainspirer.com/2024/03/31/ins… @Rwanda_Edu @RwandaLocalGov #RwOT
We kicked off the long weekend with the unveiling of 2024 plans for the #Aguka youth platform. Together with our partners @RwandaICT, @RwandaYouthArts, @EUinRW and @Imbuto, we are excited about another year of nurturing #Rwandan youth with the skills to make them job creators.
Today, Minister of State @XandrineUmutoni attended the final showcase of the @AfricanWS Programme – an initiative that focuses on providing #AfricanWomenStorytellers with both training and a platform to showcase their work. 1/6
During the Management Meeting, the last day of the event hosted by @INES_Ruhengeri in Musanze, Rwanda 🇷🇼, partners delved into the project's progress and next steps to achieve the desired impact in #highereducation in Rwanda long-term. Visit 🔗answer-project.eu for more!
@Uwezorwanda @Gasabo_District @MastercardFdn @ncpdrwanda @RwandaYouthArts @RwandaYouth Thank you so much @Uwezorwanda for this great initiative. Now people are enjoying their rigts
This evening @ncpdrwanda joins @MTNRwanda in the connect women in Business Award 5th edition under the theme *"Uri uw 'agaciro"* whereby the best women with Disabilities in saving group are awardered.
The world looked absolutely stunning lit up in blue and gold for #WorldDownSyndromeDay Thank you to everyone who supported our community in this way! If you have a photo of a landmark lit up for WDSD, please share it with us for our gallery: worlddownsyndromeday.org/light-up
For WDSD 2024, we call for people worldwide to End The Stereotypes. Do you have a story to share? Post your message using the hashtag #EndTheStereotypes Learn more at worlddownsyndromeday.org #WorldDownSyndromeDay #AssumeThatICan #DownSyndromeAdvocate #LotsOfSocks