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Kirega Clement, National Coordinator for Inclusive Governance, UNDP/Rwanda

Gender equality and inclusion in the workplace is not only good for business, but also helps advance economic growth and reduces poverty. In Rwanda, small and medium enterprises (SMEs)account for 98 percent of private companies, making them drivers of economic growth and job creation.

In the small village of Icyeru, in Mukura sector, located in the southern province of Rwanda, the dark cloud of a broken family hung heavily over the community. The marriage of Alphonsine and Pascal had become a symbol of conflict and deadly violence, leaving their five children trapped in a cycle of neglect, malnutrition, and despair.

Vestine and Alphonse in front of their home in Rwanda

In a small village in Ngoma, Rwanda, Alphonse and Vestine live with their eight children. The village is small but lively, with many banana trees growing seemingly in every little spot around the small colorful houses. The weather here is always around a comfortable 68 F, during the rainy or dry season.

Primary grade students who read fluently in their mother language are sure to have better learning outcomes. But how easy is it for teachers to teach this foundational skill?

When she was just 17 years old, Claudine Mushimiyimana became pregnant and dropped out of school. She was living with her unemployed mother in a small town in Rwanda, and she struggled to keep her life together and take care of her child. “I was desperate and thought that my life would never get better,” recalls Claudine.

When she moved to Nyamagabe in rural Rwanda, Esperance found that it was impossible to find her favorite meal, fresh isambaza, in the local market. Unlike her hometown, this new place had no access to lakes or fish farms, and people here did not consume fish at all.

Josiane with a colleague at Masaka Creamery in Rwanda

Nestled between the many hills of Rwanda is a small village of Masaka. A creamery operates there, buying milk from the local farmers and producing yogurt, ice cream, and butter. Their products are high quality and very popular, but their reach is still small.

These are the words of Donatile Uwicyeza, a survivor of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide which left her alone after her family was slaughtered. Almost three decades after the genocide, the wounds are deep and the need for healing is high.

Every December 1st, the U.S. Government commemorates World AIDS Day by reflecting on its response to the global fight against HIV/AIDS and honoring the millions of people who have died of AIDS-related illness worldwide. The U.S. government’s theme for World AIDS Day 2022 is Putting Ourselves to the Test: Achieving Equity to End HIV, which emphasizes accountability and action.

The Biden-Harris Administration issued first-ever national gender strategy to advance the full participation of all people in the United States and around the world.

USAID launched the JET Minerals Challenge to gather innovative ideas that will help root out corruption in green mine

The U.S. Agency for International Development joins with changemakers around the world to mark International Anti-Corruption Day and reaffirm our commitment to countering corruption and kleptocracy both within countries and across borders. As part of these efforts, this week USAID launched its first-ever Anti-Corruption Policy, enshrining the fight against corruption as a core Agency priority.

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WORLD AIDS DAY 2022

U.S. National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality

NOW OPEN: INNOVATION COMPETITION

Anti-Corruption Day 2022

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