Aging populations face rising health challenges! In Rwanda, NCDs make up a major burden for elders. 🔹 By 2030, NCDs will be 54% of disease burden in low- and middle-income countries. 🔹 87% of 60+ adults suffer from NCDs globally. It's time to invest in prevention & care!

Today's training at ZOE Foundation was all about mastering chicken and fried potatoes! 🍗🍟 Our teen mothers are gaining practical cooking skills to empower their future. Tito Hare UNICEF Rwanda Rwanda Women's Network Kamonyi District Southern Province | Rwanda Imbuto Foundation Women GAIN Rwanda Africa Improved Foods

Many women and girls go without learning how to properly iron clothes. At ZOE Foundation, we're equipping our teen mothers with this essential life skill, helping them gain confidence and independence. Tito Hare Imbuto Foundation Women GAIN Rwanda Women Plan Rwanda National Child Development Agency | Rwanda

At the ZOE Foundation, our teen mothers are gaining essential grooming skills! Today, they learned how to trim and paint nails—building confidence and self-sufficiency. Every skill learned is a step toward empowerment! 💅 Imbuto Foundation Tito Hare UNICEF Rwanda National Women's Council

Uyu munsi muri GS Bubazi Umurenge wa #Kayenzi harizihirizwa ku rwego rw'Akarere umunsi nyafurika wahariwe kwibukiranya impamvu abana bagomba gufatira ifunguro ku ishuri. Ni n'umwanya wo kwibutsa ababyeyi inshingano bafite zo gukomeza gufatanya na Leta muri iki gikorwa Ministry of Education | Rwanda

Building skills, unlocking opportunities! Today, our teen mothers continue their hairdressing training—preparing for a brighter future with hands-on experience. #RwOT Tito Hare Africa Improved Foods Imbuto Foundation Rwanda Women's Network National Women's Council UNICEF Rwanda Kamonyi District Ingabire Egidie Bibio

🎉 Proud moment at Zoe Foundation! Our culinary arts trainees have successfully completed their training and received their certificates. 👩‍🍳🥇 This is more than just a certificate—it's a step toward independence and opportunity! #EmpoweringTeenMothers #CulinarySkills

In addition, we distributed Nootri foods to support nutrition and well-being, ensuring that our teen mothers and their children receive the nourishment they need. A special thank you to Africa Improved Foods for their generous contribution and commitment to fighting malnutrition.

This #InternationalWomensDay2025 , let’s not forget elderly women who face neglect, poverty, and health challenges. Every woman, at every age, deserves dignity and care. 📢 Support. Advocate. Empower. UN Women Rwanda Tito Hare Ministry of Local Government | Rwanda HelpAge International #IWD2025

#Gacurabwenge: Umuyobozi w'Akarere Wungirije Ushinzwe ubukungu Niyongira Uzziel yashimangiye ko abagore bamaze gutera intambwe mu guharanira iterambere ryabo n'iry'umuryango muri rusange kandi ko ubuyobozi buzi neza agaciro k'umugore mu mibereho myiza y'umuryango Ministry of Local Government | Rwanda

On February 28, 2025, the COSAR Research Training Program, with mentor Mr. Byiringiro Charite, held a session on referencing styles and tools. We explored Mendeley and Zotero for citation management. Huge thanks to Mr. Charite for his guidance and support!

Another impactful day at Zoe Foundation! Our teen mothers were in our fields, weeding beans and soybeans—an essential part of our activities. These crops will help in the fight against malnutrition, ensuring better nutrition for their families and communities. Imbuto Foundation

We commemorate the 31st anniversary of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Remember-Unite- Renew Turibuka ku nshuro ya 31 Jenoside yakorewe Abatutsi mu 1994. Twibuke Twiyubaka. #Kwibuka31

The work may be done for the day, but the impact continues. Through field activities like tending beans and soy, our teen mothers engage in meaningful, hands-on learning that supports both nourishment and purpose. Kamonyi District Southern Province | Rwanda Imbuto Foundation First Lady of Rwanda Jean Claude NIYOMUGABO

Yesterday’s session at Zoe Foundation focused on project management training for both Agaseke (basket weaving) and hairdressing graduates. Thanks to Africa Improved Foods for giving Nootri food packages—supporting nutrition and empowering these young women as they build sustainable futures

From survival to strength—Diola, 17, is now a graduate in hairdressing and a proud teen mother of two. Thanks to the unwavering support of Dr. Marvin and Girlz to Queens through Zoe Foundation, her dreams have a path forward.

After 6 months of hairdressing training, our teen mothers graduate with pride and purpose! Thanks to Dr. Marvin “Merv” Mattair and Boyz to Kings & Girlz to Queens for making this possible through Zoe Foundation. Because of you, dreams are alive.

"We are deeply thankful to Zoe Foundation and Boyz to Kings & Girlz to Queens. What we’ve learned will not only help us earn a living but also restore our confidence and dignity. We now have skills we can count on. Thank you for believing in us.” – Team Leader