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Participants during UR's workshop. It featured interactive sessions, expert panel discussions, and more. Courtesy photo
Featured

FEATURED: University of Kigali hosts workshop to drive inclusive education through tech

Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Teachers support a disabled student by addressing his special needs and promoting inclusive education. / Photo: Courtesy.
Education

Four things to know about Rwanda’s new special needs schools’ project

Thursday, March 06, 2025
Some parents with their children with autism at Kigali Autism Centre at Kagugu in Gasabo District on December 23, 2022. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Govt to build five model special schools for autistic children

Monday, February 17, 2025
Dr. Donatilla Kanimba during the interview with The New Times. She has been at the forefront of advocating for the rights of the disabled and impaired – not just in Rwanda. Willy Mucyo
Society

Dr. Donatilla Kanimba: A journey of resilience and advocacy for the visually impaired

Monday, February 10, 2025
People with disabilities during a meeting at Nyarugunga Sector. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

A look at challenges, achievements for people with disabilities in Rwanda

Tuesday, December 03, 2024
Officials and delegates pose for a group photo
Rwanda

Inclusive education: non-physical disabilities still a pressing challenge – officials

Thursday, November 28, 2024
The Menendez Brothers.
Cinema

Cinema corner: Trending films to watch this weekend

Friday, October 25, 2024
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental disorders affecting between 5–8 per cent of children, predominantly boys.
Health

ADHD: Understanding its effects on learning, daily life

Tuesday, October 08, 2024
Jean de Dieu Niyonzima one of best performers, receives a new Lenovo laptop during the release of the results on Monday, August 27
Education

What Rwanda needs to do for children with special educational needs

Monday, September 02, 2024
Cyemayire Bruce, the 19-year-old student of Kigali Parents School achieved a score of 24 out of 30, and has now been admitted at G.S Masaka for his Ordinary Level studies.
Education

The journey of an autistic student who excelled in national exams

Thursday, August 29, 2024
A community health worker interacts with a pregnant woman with her husband at Mubuga Hospital in Karongi District on December 9, 2022. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Health

Healthy pregnancy diet reduces risk of childhood autism – new study

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Zora bots, Silverbells Rwanda and UNDP launch a trial program to train robots in speech and language therapy for autistic children.

Harnessing robotics to support children with special needs in Rwanda

Friday, July 19, 2024