Nyirasafari was speaking yesterday in Shyogwe Sector of Muhanga District during the national event to celebrate International Women’s Day.
In Rwanda, the day was celebrated under the theme, ‘Let’s pursue efforts to build the Rwanda we want’. Internationally, the day was celebrated under the theme ‘Time is now: Rural and Urban Activists Transforming Women’s Lives’
Nyirasafari said that when women’s efforts are properly used; they can develop countries.
However, Nyirasafari said that there are funding for women which are wasted because of discouragements in the society.
She said that some women fear to join men dominated jobs; though they are capable to perform them properly.
Gender Minister added that women who have acquired practical skills are now capable of taking care of the well-being of their families.
“You have all it takes to develop yourselves; the government is there to support you. We have Business Development Fund (BDF) to support your projects, you should not give room for discouragements,” she urged women.
Monique Uwizeramariya, a woman who learnt electrical engineering and now a teacher at Kabgayi Technical Vocational and Education Training said that the profession enables her to compete for tenders of electrical installation.
“Today I am capable of supporting my family’s living as well as for the future,” she said.
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