{"id":56953,"date":"2026-01-25T12:07:30","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T12:07:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/rotary-club-empowers-youth-in-rwamagana-with-over-frw-144-million-skills\/"},"modified":"2026-01-25T14:00:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T14:00:17","slug":"rotary-club-empowers-youth-in-rwamagana-with-over-frw-144-million-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/rotary-club-empowers-youth-in-rwamagana-with-over-frw-144-million-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"Rotary Club empowers youth in Rwamagana with over Frw 144 million skills initiative"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The support was unveiled on Saturday, January 24, 2026, during a ceremony at which 54 beneficiaries, who had completed training in tailoring and technology, received tools and equipment to help them start income-generating activities.<\/p>\n<p>The USD 100,000 support is spread over two years, with the current intervention marking the completion of the project\u2019s first phase.<\/p>\n<p>The group of beneficiaries includes eight teen mothers and youth from vulnerable households in Musha Sector. They completed a year-long vocational training programme implemented through a partnership between the Rotary Club of Kigali Cosmopolitan, REAP, and Rwamagana District.<\/p>\n<p>One of the beneficiaries, Jacques Sibomana, who trained in machine tailoring for a year, said his family had been living in poverty, but the support he received has given him renewed hope.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI will work hard so that I can help my family get out of poverty,\u201d he said. \u201cI started by sewing skirts, but now I can sew trousers. I can earn about Frw 15,000 per week, save part of it through a savings group, and use the rest to improve my life and support my family.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Rachel Uwimpuhwe, 22, said the skills she acquired during the training will enable her to become independent and contribute to her household\u2019s wellbeing.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTailoring will help me improve my life and meet my needs without depending on my parents,\u201d she said. \u201cWhat I appreciate most is that we were trained to use different types of machines, which means I can find work anywhere or even start my own business. My goal is to earn income and support my family.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Suman Allan, Rotary Club District Governor, said the support was delivered through the REAP project, which focuses on equipping youth from vulnerable families and teen mothers with practical skills.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe provided them with training and the necessary equipment,\u201d he said. \u201cWe encourage them to use these tools responsibly, maintain discipline, and apply their skills effectively so they can transform their lives and help their families rise out of poverty.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Executive Secretary of Musha Sector, Jean Claude Rwagasana, assured beneficiaries that local authorities will continue to support them even after the training period.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou are not alone,\u201d he said. \u201cTeen mothers will continue to receive legal aid, and youth from vulnerable families will also receive follow-up until they achieve sustainable progress. Use the tools you have been given productively so that you and your families can move forward.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Rotary Club of Kigali Cosmopolitan, which has been operating for two years, focuses on empowering young people from vulnerable backgrounds by helping them acquire vocational skills. Beyond training, the club also facilitates job placements for some beneficiaries in garment factories across the country.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-101009\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/whatsapp_image_2026-01-25_at_10.28_23_am.jpg\" alt=\"Rotary Club representatives and local leaders stand at the completion of the year-long skills training programme.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-101008\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/whatsapp_image_2026-01-25_at_10.28_22_am.jpg\" alt=\"A graduate receives certificate from Rotary Club of Kigali Cosmopolitan leadership. \" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-101005\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/whatsapp_image_2026-01-25_at_10.28_17_am.jpg\" alt=\"The support was unveiled on Saturday, January 24, 2026, during a ceremony at which beneficiaries, who had completed training in tailoring and technology, received tools and equipment to help them start income-generating activities.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-101006\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/whatsapp_image_2026-01-25_at_10.28_11_am.jpg\" alt=\"A group photo of vocational training graduates supported by the Rotary Club of Kigali Cosmopolitan in partnership with REAP and Rwamagana District.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-101010\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/whatsapp_image_2026-01-25_at_10.28_24_am.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-101007\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/whatsapp_image_2026-01-25_at_10.28_20_am.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-101012\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/whatsapp_image_2026-01-25_at_10.28_29_am.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-101011\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/whatsapp_image_2026-01-25_at_10.28_26_am.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Rotary Club of Kigali Cosmopolitan has donated USD 100,000 (more than Frw 144 million) to support education and provide vocational equipment to youth from vulnerable families in Musha Sector, Rwamagana District, in a move aimed at helping them achieve self-reliance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":62,"featured_media":2000101032,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[75],"byline":[170],"hashtag":[],"class_list":["post-56953","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-homenews","byline-igihe"],"bylines":[{"id":170,"name":"IGIHE","slug":"igihe","description":"","image":{"id":0,"url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&f=y&r=g","alt":"Default avatar","title":"Default avatar","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","sizes":[]},"user_id":8}],"contributors":[{"id":170,"name":"IGIHE","slug":"igihe","description":"","image":{"id":0,"url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&f=y&r=g","alt":"Default avatar","title":"Default 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