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June 2014
Success Story
19 Jun

Breaking the habit for a better life

A report commissioned by the Ministry of Youth and ICT (MYICT) last year revealed that 52.5% of young Rwandans have tried a drug, including alcohol, and among them 5% tried an illegal substance, mainly mari­juana. The report revealed high lev­els of alcohol consumption (34%) and tobacco (8.5%) among youth aged between 14 and 35.  It is further estimated that one young man or woman out of every 13 is alcohol-dependent.

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Success Story
19 Jun

A partnership to end Gender-Based Violence

Rwanda holds the world record for the percentage of females in parliament (64%).  Despite this impressive report record on female political empowerment, gender-based Violence (GBV) among women and girls remains challenge.

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News
12 Jun

DGIS WASH project

This WASH project is one of the ventures to support the Government of Rwanda's ambitious target to provide safe water to 100% of its population by 2017.

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May 2014
Success Story
30 May

YouthConnekt Hangout officially launched

YouthConnekt Hangout is a platform that brings together various partners including UNDP, ADMA, Tigo Rwanda, Zilencio Creativo and HeHe Ltd to connect Rwandan youth to resources and opportunities for employment and business development.

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