Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions
117 results for "rwanda"
A 62-year-old woman in Rwanda now gets her HIV and diabetes care in one appointment instead of two separate trips. The integrated care model is rolling out nationwide, cutting costs and improving treatment adherence for thousands managing multiple chronic conditions.
Rwanda just smashed its tree-planting goal by 14%, putting nearly 70 million trees in the ground while saving species on the brink of extinction. The East African nation is showing the world how to fight climate change and protect biodiversity at the same time.
Britain just won a major court victory that protects nearly a billion dollars in taxpayer money from an abandoned asylum policy. The decision brings closure to a contentious chapter and allows both countries to move forward.
Robert Twongyeirwe collapsed at home in 2012 after ignoring his blood pressure medication, then spent two years relearning how to walk and speak. Today, he's helping other survivors fight workplace stigma while spreading the message that stroke treatment can't wait.
Half a century after the first Ebola outbreak was stopped in four months, African nations are now taking the lead in fighting the current outbreak with their own scientific infrastructure and coordinated response. The Africa CDC in Addis Ababa is coordinating efforts, with $500 million pledged internationally and countries like Nigeria, Rwanda, and Uganda stepping up with stronger surveillance and treatment capacity.
The UN's highest court just ruled that countries must legally protect people from climate change and can be held accountable for failing to act. Rwanda and 140 other nations voted for the decision that could reshape how vulnerable countries demand climate justice.
The Basketball Africa League is expanding beyond games into a full economic ecosystem. Leaders in Kigali unveiled plans to transform African basketball into a franchise model creating jobs and investment opportunities across the continent.
Rwanda is building a network of modern waste treatment facilities across the country that will turn human waste and garbage into fertilizer while protecting public health. The ambitious infrastructure plan will serve millions of people who currently lack safe sanitation options.
Rwanda just signed a groundbreaking deal to build Africa's next generation of nuclear reactors, tackling an energy crisis that could see demand jump sevenfold by 2050. The small modular reactor technology promises safe, clean power for millions across the continent.
Rwanda reassures visitors that tourism and travel continue safely with no Ebola cases, even as neighboring countries battle an outbreak. Smart health measures keep the country open for business while protecting public health.
Scientists in Rwanda are protecting mountain gorillas and golden monkeys without ever seeing them. They collect water samples that reveal which endangered animals live upstream.
Rwanda is sending doctors to Ethiopia for specialized medical training as part of an ambitious plan to quadruple its healthcare workforce. The partnership represents a powerful example of African nations investing in each other's future.
Rwanda's capital just proved a simple traffic fix can transform a city. Dedicated bus lanes slashed commute times in half and convinced 30,000 drivers to ditch their cars for public transit.
Rwanda's capital just became home to a groundbreaking initiative that could transform Africa's tech future. The new AI Skills Foundation aims to train the continent's next generation of artificial intelligence experts.
Mountain gorillas once faced extinction in Rwanda's hills. Now they're thriving alongside restored wetlands and reintroduced lions, proving conservation can fuel economic growth when communities share the rewards.
The UN courts that prosecuted war crimes from Yugoslavia and Rwanda officially closed this week, marking the end of a historic chapter in international justice. Over three decades, these tribunals convicted 155 people and paved the way for today's International Criminal Court.
While neighboring countries battle Ebola outbreaks, Rwanda's swift response and careful monitoring at its borders have kept the virus out entirely. The country's proactive health measures show how preparation can protect whole communities.
Togo just opened its doors to all African passport holders without requiring a visa for 30-day stays. The West African nation joins Rwanda in making travel across the continent easier than ever.
More than 4,700 schools across Rwanda will receive 40 fruit trees each to feed students and teach climate action through hands-on learning. The nationwide program combines nutrition, education, and environmental protection in one simple solution.
A new foundation in Kigali just set an ambitious goal to give one million young Africans access to AI training and computing power. The AISCA Foundation aims to solve Africa's biggest tech challenge: brilliant minds without the tools to build.
Showing 20 of 117