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On a chilly morning, Beth Gatonye loaded two vibrating chairs into her van and headed to the US embassy in Kigali with three blind colleagues, ready to offer massage therapy.

Beth Gatonye with three blind colleagues has trained dozens of visual impaired women and men in the art of massage to fight against stigma

Progress roundup: Disability sector blossoms in Africa, a photobioreactor gives hope for city air quality, and stories about education and new laws.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Rwanda Union of the Blind (RUB) and Beno Holdings have launched a Smart White Cane (SWC) which is expected to transform the lives of the visually impaired by increasing their mobility independence. It is also expected to boost their confidence, dignity, and enable them to expand their social and economic activities.

March 11, 2021 U.S. Ambassador to Rwanda Peter H. Vrooman recognized four Rwandan Women of Courage Thursday at a special Women’s History Month virtual panel discussion highlighting advocates for persons with disabilities. The women honored include: Donatilla Kanimba, Executive Director, Rwanda Union of the Blind (RUB)  Christine Mukeshimana, Founder, Help for Disabled and Vulnerable Children (HDVC)  Agnes Mukashyaka, Founder, Izere Mubyeyi Center  Gaudence Mushimiyimana, Co-founder and Executive Director, Rwanda Organization of Women with Disabilities (UNABU) Since 2015...