Welcome to the Rwanda Union of the Blind website!
We are dedicated to advocating for the rights and inclusion of visually impaired Persons in Rwanda. Join us in creating a more inclusive society for all.
OUR MISSION
To work towards the improvement of the situation of blind people through education and rehabilitation to facilitate meaningful equality and integration
OUR VISION
We want a situation where blind people access all rights as all other citizens, receive rehabilitation and education and can be employed as all other citizens.
Our Latest News
Advocacy & News information
Here you will find the latest updates and information on issues impacting the blind and visually impaired community in Rwanda. Our goal is to keep our members and the public informed about important developments, events, and initiatives that are relevant to the blind community.
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Celebrating the Remarkable Legacy of Dr. Donatilla Kanimba as She Retires from the Rwanda Union of the Blind
Read More: Celebrating the Remarkable Legacy of Dr. Donatilla Kanimba as She Retires from the Rwanda Union of the BlindKigali, March 21, 2025—With deep gratitude and reverence, the Rwanda Union of the Blind (RUB) announces the retirement of Dr.…
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Students from Georgia Institute of Technology Explore Areas of Collaboration with Masaka Resource Centre for the Blind in Rwanda
Read More: Students from Georgia Institute of Technology Explore Areas of Collaboration with Masaka Resource Centre for the Blind in RwandaA team of researchers and students from the Georgia Institute of Technology visited the Masaka Resource Centre for the Blind…
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Masaka Resource Centre for the Blind: Empowering Lives Through Skills and Mobility Training
Read More: Masaka Resource Centre for the Blind: Empowering Lives Through Skills and Mobility TrainingMasaka Resource Centre for the Blind (MRCB) is a beacon of hope, offering mobility training and vocational skills to individuals…
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Rwanda Union of the Blind Joins the Grantee Convening2025 to Champion Disability Mainstreaming
Read More: Rwanda Union of the Blind Joins the Grantee Convening2025 to Champion Disability MainstreamingKigali Convention Centre, Rwanda – From, February 3,2025, the Rwanda Union of the Blind is honored to participate in the…
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Blind Farmer and Musician Maniraguha Elie Defies Odds to Support His Family
Read More: Blind Farmer and Musician Maniraguha Elie Defies Odds to Support His FamilyManiraguha Elie, a 37-year-old Blind man from Rubiha Village in Rwamagana District, has chosen resilience over despair, refusing to beg…
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A New Year of Gratitude and Collaboration: A Message from Rwanda Union of the Blind
Read More: A New Year of Gratitude and Collaboration: A Message from Rwanda Union of the BlindDear RUB Members, Donors, Partners, and Fellow Rwandans, As we enter 2025, we want to express our sincere gratitude for…
