Support People with Down Syndrome in Rwanda

by Down Syndrome International
Support People with Down Syndrome in Rwanda

Project Report | Jun 21, 2023
Rwanda update - June 2023

By Nathan Rowe | Programme Director

Group celebrating new internship
Group celebrating new internship

Hello everyone, 

I hope you are all doing well. 

We just wanted to update you on the work that the Rwanda Down Syndrome Organisation (RDSO) has been doing so far in 2023. 

 

Employment report

Throughout 2022 RDSO worked hard to write an employment report, looking at barriers and good practices in the employment of people with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities in Rwanda. 

The report writing process involved desk-based research and interviews of people with Down syndrome, family members and employers to understand their experiences and perspectives.

Carrying out this kind of research was a new experience for RDSO, so DSi provided intensive support with the process. 

The report has now been published in English and Kinyarwada and RDSO are planning to hold a webinar soon to share its findings. 

 

Impact of employment advocacy 

As a result of the recent employment advocacy carried out by RDSO, one of their self-advocates has been given an internship opportunity in a shop that makes handicrafts (see picture above).

 

Thank you to all our donors whose generous donations make continuing work like this possible! 

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Down Syndrome International

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Nathan Rowe
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