The competition launched last year is taking place for the second time. The previous edition attracted 15 women groups. <\/p>\n
A total of 12 best groups were awarded and started registering economic growth. <\/p>\n
For instance, the group based in Rwamagana district called \u2018Twite ku Buzima\u2019, which emerged the best in agriculture category walked away with Rwf 1 million. It has expanded activities, bought gardens and invested in other projects like decorations and clothing brides at weddings among others. <\/p>\n
MTN Rwanda organizes the competition to foster women\u2019s growth and unleash fears to venture into income generating activities. <\/p>\n
This year\u2019s edition attracted 15 women groups , some of which have technology related projects. <\/p>\n
MTN Rwanda will reward three first groups in each category whereby the 3rd, 2nd and 1st groups will respectively receive Rwf 400,000, Rwf 700,000 and Rwf 1 million. <\/p>\n
Groups that won\u2019t emerge among winners will also receive Rwf 200,000 incentives. <\/p>\n
MTN Rwanda, Mitwa Ng\u2019ambi has also set a special reward for the outstanding group which will receive Rwf 2 million. <\/p>\n
Speaking to IGIHE, Yvonne Mubiligi, Head of Corporate Affairs at MTN Rwanda has revealed that the competition aims at commending and consolidating women\u2019s achievements in lending and saving groups. <\/p>\n
Mubiligi thanked partners including AEE church, National Women Council and the Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion (MIGEPROF). <\/p>\n
Albert Mabasi from AEE has thanked MTN Rwanda for contribution in women\u2019s development. <\/p>\n
The representative of the executive secretary of National Women Council, Uwamahoro Marguerite Marie also thanked MTN Rwanda for supporting women through the competition which empowered them to increase capital. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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