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Digital Skills for Employability to equip 10,000 Young People in Rwanda with digital and entrepreneurial skills to secure dignified and fulfilling livelihoods in the digital economy
KIGALI, Rwanda, October 17, 2024 — Digital Opportunity Trust Rwanda We are excited to announce the launch of the Digital Skills for Employability (DSE) program, a transformative initiative contributing to the Mastercard Foundation’s Young Africa Works strategy. In partnership with Digital Opportunity Trust Rwanda (DOT Rwanda) and in collaboration with a consortium of local youth-serving […]
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Dukataze Saye Company Ltd: Empowering Girls to Overcome Health Challenges
Teenage pregnancy and menstruation stigma are major public health concerns that have long-lasting consequences for women and girls. In Rwanda, adolescent pregnancy is higher than the global average, and teen mothers are at a higher risk of experiencing health complications and economic challenges. Additionally, menstruation stigma can lead to inadequate access to menstrual hygiene products […]
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Empowering Nyagatare’s Women By Addressing Malnutrition
Malnutrition is a serious problem that affects millions of people worldwide, regardless of their age or socioeconomic status. It can have long-lasting and sometimes irreversible effects on physical and mental health, making it crucial to address and prevent. One young entrepreneur and social innovator who has taken on this challenge is Kirabo Phiona, who founded […]
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Ten #DOTYouth who are positively contributing to the education and skills development for girls in Rwanda
Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) Rwanda is very pleased to introduce the ten #DOTYouth participants of the “Innovate For Her Education” Hackathon, who are positively contributing to the education and skills development for girls in Rwanda. In partnership with the Ministry of Youth and Culture (MYCULTURE), Imbuto Foundation, and UNICEF Rwanda; Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) Rwanda […]
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Beneficiaries Speak out: Digital Skills for Business Pilot Project Bears Fruit
In March 2021, DOT Rwanda launched the Digital Skills for Business (D24B) project in partnership with the World Bank’s Digital Development Partnership (DDP), EQUALS’ Access Coalition and the GSMA. The Digital Skills for Business(DS4B) pilot project aims at empowering 150 young women business owners to boost their ICT knowledge and adopt the use of ICT […]
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Nine #DOTYouth who are bridging the Gender Digital Divide join Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) ’s #GirlsinICT Street Team Initiative
Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) Rwanda is very thrilled to introduce the nine members of the first cohort of the #GirlsinICT Street Team initiative who are from Rwanda. In July 2021, Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) and International Telecommunication Union (ITU) launched the #GirlsinICT Street Team, a youth-led response to the bridging the gender digital divide in […]
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DOT Rwanda Onboards Ten Young Women to Boost their practical Research Skills
Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) Rwanda has onboarded ten young women researchers who have been trained to lead the needs assessment, baseline surveys, and gender analysis for DOT Rwanda’s recently launched projects. In March 2021, DOT Rwanda launched two projects; the Daring to Shift( D2S )under the Global Affairs Canada partnership and the Digital Skills for […]
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