Dominic Muntanga

[The Husky @Mr_Husky1]

I was standing in my yard, clutching a jar of almond butter like it was some kind of shield, when the code enforcement truck pulled up. The officer didn’t reach for anything dramatic—just clicked his pen. And there I was at sixty-eight, back aching, about to be cited for the “crime” of being a neighbor.

My name is Eleanor. I spent thirty-five years running a hospital cafeteria, feeding people through every kind of day and every kind of struggle. After I retired, life got quieter—cross-stitch, coffee, and conversations with my late husband’s photo on the hallway table.

Then one chilly morning, everything changed.

I saw a little girl—maybe ten—digging half-eaten chips out of a trash bag next door. When she looked up, she wasn’t embarrassed… she was scared. That kind of fear stays with you.

I offered her a muffin. She ran.

But I couldn’t unsee it.

That night, I realized if I wanted to help, it couldn’t come with questions or attention. It had to be simple. Quiet. No judgment.

So the next morning, I dragged out my husband’s old wooden trunk, set it by the sidewalk, and wrote:

“Give what you can. Take what you need.”

I filled it with oatmeal, crackers, fruit, and a few jars of jam.

By the end of the day, it was empty.

So I filled it again.

And then something beautiful happened—people started giving back. Milk showed up. Diapers. Notes from neighbors just trying to make it through the week.

It became “The Giving Trunk.”

It wasn’t charity—it was community.

Until the city stepped in.

A letter came. Then a visit. “Unsanitary.” “Nuisance.” “Wrong element.” They gave me 48 hours to remove it or face fines I couldn’t afford.

So I took it down.

That night, I posted a message saying it was over.

But it wasn’t.

The next morning, I opened my door and froze.

My yard was empty—but the street wasn’t.

There were boxes, tables, shelves, baskets—at every single house. Food lined the sidewalks up and down the block. My neighbors had turned the entire street into what I started alone.

The officer came back. So did the councilman.

The councilman demanded tickets.

The officer looked around… then quietly closed his pen.

“Sir,” he said, “this is just a neighborhood yard sale.”

He set down a case of water.

“Everything’s priced at zero.”

And just like that… there was nothing they could do.

That afternoon, I saw the little girl again. This time, she didn’t take anything. She left something behind.

“My mom got her hours back,” she said. “It’s our turn now.”

And that’s when it hit me—

Kindness doesn’t stop when it’s told to.

It spreads.

You don’t need permission to care. You don’t need approval to show up for people.

Start small. Start where you are.

Because when neighbors take care of each other, it becomes something bigger than rules.

It becomes unstoppable.

[UNICEF Rwanda @unicefrw]

Today, we came together for #Kwibuka32 to remember and honor our colleagues who lost their lives during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

We paid tribute to their lives, their service, and their legacies — which continue to inspire our work for every child in #Rwanda.

[First Lady of Rwanda @FirstLadyRwanda]

Video: First Lady Mrs Jeannette Kagame receives Dr Ozonnia Ojielo, outgoing UN Resident Coordinator in Rwanda | Kigali, 26 February 2026

[UNICEF Rwanda @unicefrw]

@RwandaGov @Rwanda_Justice @CivilSocietyRW @LegalPracticeRW @DominicRwanda UNICEF Deputy Representative @DominicRwanda reaffirmed a clear principle: justice for children must be protective, compassionate & timely.

"A child-friendly justice system prioritizes prevention, diversion, and dignity - because justice delayed is a childhood interrupted."

[Dominic Muntanga @DominicRwanda]

@Jaxweah @grok ‘DONE’

[Dominic Muntanga @DominicRwanda]

@ElonMuskNewsDNA H20 = water

[Ingazi (Passport to Earning Rwanda) @Ingazi_official]

INGAZI helps you turn uncertainty into skills and ambition into action. Explore courses, discover careers, and start moving forward.
Sign up: https://t.co/xyTlXALCvy #AreYouReady

@RwandaYouthArts @unicefrw @GenUnlimited_

#Ingazi #UpskillRwanda

[Dominic Muntanga @DominicRwanda]

@Mr_Husky1 Thank you for sharing HOPE

[Ingazi (Passport to Earning Rwanda) @Ingazi_official]

We finally dropped it! 🎶Full Ingazi jingle with @junokizigenza , @BushaliT and @arielwayz is finally out now on YouTube go listen and tell us what you think! https://t.co/oQqsYinvtx

[Ingazi (Passport to Earning Rwanda) @Ingazi_official]

New Ingazi jingle loading… 👀 Can you recognise these 3 from just their cartoon selves? Drop your guesses in the comments 👇🎵

#Ingazi #SkillsRightNow #IngaziPlatform #YouthEmpowerment

[Dominic Muntanga @DominicRwanda]

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[Ingazi (Passport to Earning Rwanda) @Ingazi_official]

Ozonnia Ojielo, UN Resident Coordinator, described #Ingazi as a platform of hope a bridge between potential and opportunity for every Rwandan youth.
He called for a whole-of-government approach, stronger partnerships, and sustainable, hands-on solutions for the future of work.

[UNICEF Rwanda @unicefrw]

“When Rwanda commits to a vision, it delivers — and @Ingazi_official proves it.” 🇷🇼

@LiekevandeWiel highlighted the INGAZI pilot which has successfully engaged ~30K learners, each completing 3 courses — a strong sign of impact & relevance.

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