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received high-quality health care
children and mothers received anemia prevention and response services, and 3,376accessed nutrition screenings and services
survivors of gender-based violence received comprehensive case management
There are more than 133,000 refugees and asylum seekers are in Rwanda. To truly serve these communities requires going beyond meeting basic needs—it means helping foster a sense of dignity for the residents. This calls for providing vital services such as healthcare and nutrition for vulnerable groups, education for children who have had to leave school, and protection against gender-based violence. It also means fostering opportunities to earn a living, particularly for women.
The Covid-19 pandemic forced the world to adapt rapidly, especially in healthcare. Medical facilities and health workers had to maintain regular care while addressing the pandemic's demands. In Rwanda, and for Alight, this required rethinking healthcare systems for vulnerable populations, particularly refugees in camps.
In 2019, Rwanda welcomed hundreds of asylum seekers from Libya who had been attempting the perilous journey to Europe. These refugees, seeking a new life for their families, were relocated to Gashora, an emergency transit mechanism center. Alight Rwanda's protection team quickly mobilized to support these individuals, recognizing the severe trauma and abuse many had endured.
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A lab in a refugee camp is creating transformational, globally relevant change for displaced refugees in Rwanda
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Alight helps communities of displaced people in Rwanda by creating solutions for their needs and promoting self-reliance. Recent initiatives for women and young people include mushroom farming, beekeeping, and a coding school. These efforts have significantly boosted community morale and self-esteem.
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Since the 1990s, Rwanda has hosted over 150,000 displaced people from Burundi and the Democratic Republic of The Congo. Alight co-designs solutions with communities to meet immediate needs and build resilience, improving livelihoods and self-reliance.
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Meet Samia, a 25-year-old Burundian living at Mahama Refugee Camp in Rwanda.
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A coding training initiative in refugee camps in Rwanda is changing lives - and there's more on the way.
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