With thousands fleeing violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) across the border into Burundi, aid operations are stretched to the limit, the World Food Programme (WFP) said on Tuesday. The... Read more »
Alice, a Congolese refugee, harvesting maize in Nyabicwamba marshland. © UNHCR/Eric Didier Karinganire By Eric Didier Karinganire As the sun rises over Nyabicwamba marshland near Nyabiheke Refugee Camp in eastern Rwanda, Alice steps... Read more »
Kigali: A delegation of the UN World Food Programme (WFP) Executive Board wrapped up a visit to Rwanda where they saw how the UN food agency – the world’s largest humanitarian organisation... Read more »
UNHCR , the UN Refugee Agency, together with DRC and Rwanda concluded today a two-day tripartite meeting on the voluntary repatriation of Congolese and Rwandan refugees from both countries. The meeting updated... Read more »
My name is Speciose Nyiramana, a Congolese refugee, and a mother who knows too well the struggle of daily survival. After fleeing my war-torn homeland, I arrived in Rwanda with nothing but... Read more »
Aline Nyirarukundo, a Congolese refugee in Kiziba camp, was able to register her baby at the health centre’s maternity ward, allowing her to return home with the birth certificate. By Eric Didier... Read more »
By Eric Didier Karinganire Jean-Luc Rwamasirabo, a Congolese refugee footballer in Nyabiheke refugee camp. © UNHCR/Eric Didier Karinganire Sport gives refugee youth a chance to rebuild their lives, form friendships, and find... Read more »
The Karamira family sharing lunch in their house located in the middle of the Nkamira transit center. Photo: WFP/Raissa Iradukunda By John Paul SESONGA The Karamira family has known more upheaval in... Read more »
By Eric Didier Karinganire When fighting suddenly erupted in Ragina’s home village in July 2017, the South Sudanese woman had no choice but to seek safety for herself and her two daughters. ... Read more »
In the heart of Huye city, a remarkable tale unfolds – that of Michelle Ruzibiza, a 13-year-old Burundian refugee whose passion for football has defied gender stereotypes and inspired her community. Michelle’s... Read more »