USAID Umurimo Kuri Bose Activity

Umurimo Kuri Bose (UKB) is a two year (Sept 2020 – Aug 2022) USAID-funded project that's targeting 1,560 youth with disabilities in 12 Districts of Rwanda.

[RWANDA NATIONAL UNION OF THE DEAF (RNUD) @rnudeaf]

#IWDP2022 #GlobalLeadersChallenges, Rwanda Government Spokesperson, Mrs. @YolandeMakolo signs her challenge of #IDSL2022 theme: "Rwandan Sign Language unites us!" @UrugwiroVillage @ncpd @NUDOR_Rw @uphls @MTNRwanda @WFDeaf_org @EDCtweets @USAIDRwanda @DisabRightsFund @hi_rwanda

[RWANDA UNION OF THE BLIND(RUB) @RUBRwanda]

We are very grateful to this support

[USAID Umurimo Kuri Bose Activity @UKB_Activity]

As a follow-up to the close-out of @UKB_Activity, this week we also finalized the handover of a few items including a vehicle and equipment like tablets, in support of our partner's work @RUBRwanda @YEDIDYAAMATAS @MugariraEleazar #inclusion #disabilityinclusion

[USAID Umurimo Kuri Bose Activity @UKB_Activity]

By including #youth with & without #disabilities, @UKB_Activity demonstrated that #Inclusion of youth with disabilities is possible in a learning and #working environment. It also modeled inclusion by bringing together youth with different disabilities in employment pathways.

[USAID Umurimo Kuri Bose Activity @UKB_Activity]

Last month, we successfully concluded @UKB_Activity & we appreciate our partners for all their support. The program trained and empowered over 1700 youth with and without #disabilities; with technical & soft skills and worked on an enabling environment for youth.
#Inclusion4orAll

[USAID Umurimo Kuri Bose Activity @UKB_Activity]

Today is #WorldPhotographyDay - and a #picture they say, is worth a thousand words. In this photo, a youth with visual impairment learns to use braille to read and write under @UKB_Activity. @RUBRwanda @uphls @NUDOR_Rw @USAIDRwanda #Disability #inclusion #learninganddevelopment

[UPHLS @uphls]

Did you know that lack of access to safe and hygienic toilets is a barrier to persons with Disabilities in access health facilities?
By upgrading the toilets in health centers, you give thousands of People with disabilities an equal chance to access to health care services.

[NCPD Rwanda @ncpdrwanda]

On 31 May 2022, Rwanda approved the National Policy on Disability, This policy refers to Government’s commitment to empower, support, and promote the inclusion of persons with disabilities in Rwanda.

[USAID Umurimo Kuri Bose Activity @UKB_Activity]

@UKB_Activity worked in 12 districts in #Rwanda supporting youth with & without disabilities. Take a look at our factsheet to see how many youth enrolled and trained under the program. This approach fostered an #inclusive learning and working environment. @USAIDRwanda #inclusion

[NCPD Rwanda @ncpdrwanda]

In order to standardize the Rwanda Sign Language, @ncpdrwanda is in the process of producing the Rwanda Signs Language Dictionary. In general Rwanda hasn't any official documents on Sign Language, because is used by persons with hearing impairment to communicate personally.

[Ministry of Youth and Arts | Rwanda @RwandaYouthArts]

Abanyarwanda bose, yaba umuto cyangwa umukuru basabwa kugira uruhare mu kubaka u Rwanda twifuza. Ni ngombwa gufatanya kugira ngo iyi ntego tuzayigereho. #IYD2022

[USAID Umurimo Kuri Bose Activity @UKB_Activity]

@UKB_Activity provided youth with critical skills that fuel self-confidence, #leadership, #teamwork & resourcefulness to navigate the world of work or start their own ventures. This #InternationalYouthDay we applaud all youth that are creating a #world of all ages. @USAIDRwanda

[USAID Umurimo Kuri Bose Activity @UKB_Activity]

@UKB_Activity supported youth saving groups to foster the spirit of #Entrepreneurship and provide opportunities to learn how to save, lend, budget & plan for longer-term financial stability & growth in one’s business or personal life. @USAIDRwanda #inclusion #disabilityinclusion

[USAID Umurimo Kuri Bose Activity @UKB_Activity]

"I would like to urge my fellow employers to give persons with #Disabilities the same #opportunities that they give to everyone else. They are courageous, quick to learn and will not disappoint you once given the opportunity,” says Niyomubyeyi. #inclusion #empowertheyouth

[USAID Umurimo Kuri Bose Activity @UKB_Activity]

“Persons with disabilities are more than capable to do any work that comes their way, as long as they are given the right skills and training. Having a #disability should not be seen as a problem at the workplace," says Niyomubyeyi Josee, a trainer under @UKB_Activity #inclusion

[edc.org @EDCtweets]

July is #DisabilityPrideMonth: Watch to see how @USAIDRwanda and EDC supported Rwandan youth with disabilities through the @UKB_Activity. The project trained & empowered more than 1,700 Rwandan youth with and without disabilities for meaningful employment: https://t.co/QNbZgCbjbi

[USAID Umurimo Kuri Bose Activity @UKB_Activity]

“I could not speak in a crowd, let alone express myself. I’d shy away from any #opportunity that came my way. But when I joined @UKB_Activity I started communicating, which built my #confidence. I even got elected as a youth group leader by my peers.” - Ngabonziza. @USAIDRwanda

[USAID Umurimo Kuri Bose Activity @UKB_Activity]

Ngabonziza Olivier is a 28-year-old young man whose physical impairment did not deter him from achieving his goals. Prior to joining @UKB_Activity training, Ngabonziza did not have the confidence it took to pursue his #Career. @USAIDRwanda @EDCtweets #disabilityinclusion

[UN Women Rwanda @unwomenrwanda]

@JennetKem: There is nothing about disability without the persons with disabilities. This consultation is highly recommended for the interventions on disability to address their challenges effectively. UN Women Rep speaking at gender mainstreaming & #disabilityinclusion workshop.