Education • Vocational Skills • Social Cohesion • Sports & Arts • Impact Stories
Success Stories
Parents in Rubavu District say they are ready to play their part in helping their children develop the talents they have discovered. This was announced at the closing of the Colonie de Vacances program, organized by Vision Jeunesse Nouvelle, which this year brought together more than 700 children during the long school holidays.
Community
On August 20, Vision Jeunesse Nouvelle wrapped up Colonie de Vacances 2026 at the sites bringing together children from the Nyundo, Rugerero, and Kanama sectors of Rubavu District marking the end of a full month of holiday programming built around safety, joy, and inspiration.
Sports
24–30 August 2026 | Mahama Refugee Camp, Kirehe District From August 24 to 30, Mahama Refugee Camp came alive with energy, teamwork, and celebration as the 4th edition of the Inter-Camp Tournament brought together 725 young athletes from 46 teams, representing 8 communities across Rwanda, to compete in 6 disciplines. As one of the partners supporting this year's edition, Vision Jeunesse Nouvelle (VJN) was proud to be part of a week filled with sports, fun, talent, and friendship.
Through our partnership with the Rwanda TVET Board (RTB) under the Skills Development Fund (SDF) program, 20 students at our Vocational Training Center (VTC) in Rubavu District have successfully completed 3 months of classroom learning in tailoring. They are now stepping into the next phase of their training: a 3-month internship designed to sharpen their skills and prepare them to confidently enter the job market.
"Rubavu District | Rubavu Music Awards & Talent Detection Edition II Today marked the official launch of the 2-day Youth Talent Development Camp, bringing together the district-level winners of Talent Detection Edition 2 in Rubavu District for an intensive experience designed to help them turn raw talent into real opportunity."
Culture & Arts
Combining traditional Rwandan dance rhythms with contemporary social theater, Vision Jeunesse Nouvelle artists showcase cultural preservation and youth expression on the national stage.
Economic Empowerment
Supported by Vision Jeunesse Nouvelle’s Economic Empowerment grants, 45 young agricultural entrepreneurs establish a post-harvest preservation hub to reduce fruit and vegetable spoilage.
Health
Peer health educators conduct interactive workshops covering reproductive health, mental wellness, hygiene, and substance abuse prevention.
Sports
Football, basketball, and volleyball championships foster sportsmanship, discipline, and talent scouting for national youth leagues.
"From an unemployed secondary graduate to employing five apprentices, Grace Uwase’s inspiring journey illustrates the transformative impact of Vision Jeunesse Nouvelle’s incubation."
International Day for Countering Hate Speech | Kigali Genocide Memorial On this International Day for Countering Hate Speech, Vision Jeunesse Nouvelle joined partners at the Kigali Genocide Memorial for a landmark event: the validation of the Draft National Action Plan to Prevent and Combat Hate Speech in Rwanda.
Health
With the support of the Imbuto Foundation, Vision Jeunesse Nouvelle conducted a 2-day training in Kirehe District for students and school discipline leaders, equipping them to establish Gender-Based Violence (GBV) clubs and lead awareness efforts within their own school communities. Empowering Peer Leaders Rather than relying solely on adults to drive awareness, this training placed the responsibility — and the tools — directly in the hands of students and discipline leaders who are already trusted voices within their schools. Over the course of two days, participants gained the knowledge and skills needed to: Establish GBV clubs within their schools, creating structured, ongoing spaces for awareness and support Share awareness messages with their peers, using language and approaches that resonate with fellow students Recognize and respond appropriately to issues related to gender-based violence within their school environment Why Peer-Led Awareness Matters Students often listen most closely to their peers. By training discipline leaders and student representatives directly, this initiative builds a sustainable, peer-driven model for awareness — one that continues long after the training itself ends, as newly equipped leaders carry these messages into their daily interactions with classmates. This approach contributes directly to safer and more informed school communities, where students feel empowered to speak up, support one another, and challenge harmful behaviors and attitudes. A Partnership for Safer Schools This training was made possible through the continued support of the Imbuto Foundation, whose partnership with Vision Jeunesse Nouvelle reflects a shared commitment to protecting young people and building safer, healthier school environments across Rwanda. Looking Ahead As the newly trained student leaders return to their schools to establish GBV clubs and begin sharing awareness messages with their peers, we look forward to seeing these clubs grow into lasting platforms for dialogue, support, and protection within their school communities. Vision Jeunesse Nouvelle remains committed to working alongside partners like the Imbuto Foundation to build a safer, more informed generation of young people across Kirehe District and beyond. Vision Jeunesse Nouvelle, with support from the Imbuto Foundation, trained students and school discipline leaders in Kirehe District to establish GBV clubs and lead peer awareness efforts in their schools.
Authentic captures from our vocational classrooms, sports tournaments, and holiday camp programs in Rubavu.
