Reflecting 30 years of Women’s Role, Strength, and Resilience
At a very festive and colorful event, President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame graced the celebration of the International Women’s Day 2024. The event that brought together thousands of women from different sectors across the country took place at BK Arena in Kigali city. This year’s ceremony was held under the theme ‘Invest […]
First Lady condoles with Namibians after death of President Geingob
First Lady Jeannette Kagame is in Namibia to condole with the former First Lady Monica Geingos and the people of Namibia after the death of President Hage Geingob. Geingob died on Sunday, February 4, at Lady Pohamba Hospital in the country’s capital, Windhoek, where he was receiving cancer treatment. Flanked with her delegation, Mrs. Kagame […]
WOMEN COFFEE: The Story of HINGA KAWAWOMEN COFFEE:
The Abakundakawa (“Those Who Love Coffee”) Rushashi Coffee Cooperative, located in the northern mountainous region of the district of Gakenke, is situated at an altitude of 1700-1900 meters and encompasses five distinct zones. The coffee cooperative was formed in 2004 and due to a strong women’s movement became the first Women’s Farmer Association of its […]
10 Reasons to Invest in Women and Girls
They’re your mothers and your daughters, your sisters and your aunts, your cousins and your friends. There are so many reasons to invest in them, beside the fact that you love them. Here are 10: 1. More inclusive government. If you’d like to see less fighting among your elected officials, encourage women to run for public […]
GardaWorld an Excellent Example of Commitment to Gender Equality
How is it like for women to work in security industry? How are private security service providers promoting gender equality in this industry. GardaWorld a leading private security services provider has set the the pace in Rwanda. With 16% of its security officers being women in a male dominated industry. GardaWorld is committed to growing […]
Closing Gender Gaps in Agriculture, Helping Women Farmers into Feasible Sustainability.
In addition to preserving the earth’s natural resources, sustainable agriculture benefits the environment through helping to maintain soil quality, reducing erosion, and preserving water. However, and most importantly, owing to the fact that the earth’s population is rapidly growing and with such an expansion comes along with increased need for more resources, without support to […]
