Beyond Survival: A Case of Resilience and Hope in Mahama Camp

Example of a kitchen garden in the Mahama refugee camp. Credit: WFP/Aristide GATERA As the sun casts its morning light over Mahama camp, the largest refuge for many who fled violence in... Read more »

Refugee children learn and grow through playing sports in Mahama camp

Daniella playing basketball at a playground in Mahama refugee camp. ©UNHCR/Eric Didier Karinganire Daniella doesn’t remember much about her family’s life growing up in Burundi. She only knows that she and her... Read more »

Relocation of refugees from Gihembe to Mahama camp

The Government of Rwanda in collaboration with the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is relocating refugees from Gihembe, in Gicumbi District to Mahama camp in Kirehe District for their well-being and safety. The... Read more »

Japan announces over $800,000 contribution to support Burundian refugees in Rwanda’s Mahama camp

The Government of Japan has announced their support to the UN Refugee Agency in Rwanda for the year 2021, funding the Burundian refugee response in Rwanda. This generous contribution from the People... Read more »

Japan contribution helps improve refugee food security in Mahama Camp

Kigali: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) were joined by Ambassador Takayuki Miyashita in Mahama Refugee Camp in Eastern... Read more »