Women GAIN

30/05/2026

"Sometimes, all a young woman needs is one opportunity to start believing in herself again." Monica

We believe in creating spaces where young women can grow, lead, share their stories, and build skills that create meaningful impact in their communities.

Through the Apprenticeship, Monica Akoi Dau Ahol shares her journey of resilience, purpose, and passion for education, women’s empowerment, leadership, and technology.
From navigating life as a refugee to pursuing meaningful impact through learning and leadership, her story reflects the power of mentorship, opportunity, and believing in young women.

Read her full story on our Substack https://open.substack.com/pub/womengain/p/finding-purpose-through-growth-and?r=4zb0e0&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web

26/05/2026

Yesterday’s session on & empowered participants with skills in Canva design, storytelling, and caption writing for platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.
Through creativity and personal storytelling, apprentices are learning how to communicate with purpose and build impactful digital voices. Read more from👉https://womengain.substack.com/p/building-digital-voices-through-branding?r=ozyfn

22/05/2026

“Once someone who doubted herself, I am slowly becoming someone who believes in her abilities.” Niwemungeri Alier

Through the Program and Apprenticeship, Alier gained digital skills, confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose. Her story is a powerful reminder of how access to opportunity can transform lives.

Your support helps us continue empowering more young women with the skills, mentorship, and opportunities they need to build a better future. Read more from👉https://womengain.substack.com/p/from-doubt-to-digital-confidence?r=ozyfn

19/05/2026

Yesterday, our apprentices discovered the power of storytelling and learnt how to use Substack professionally to share impactful stories, build their digital presence, and communicate with purpose.
Through this session, they are strengthening not only their writing skills but also their confidence to use their voices for advocacy, leadership, and community impact.
We are proud of how far they have come on this digital empowerment journey!
Read more from our Substack channel and support 👉https://womengain.substack.com/p/strengthening-voices-through-story?r=ozyfn

15/05/2026

This week, we onboarded our Digital Apprentices, and it was a warm and meaningful start to this work-learning journey. We are excited to officially welcome Monica Akoi Dau, Niwemungeri Alier, and Flavia Mukanshizirungu ( Flav M Nshiz) into the program. Read more and support our work 🔽
https://womengain.substack.com/p/intwari-women-digital-apprenticeship

02/05/2026

Good News! Women GAIN Rwanda is legally recognised!

On this International Labour Day, we proudly celebrate receiving our Certificate of Legal Personality, a major milestone in our journey of empowering women and girls in our communities.
What started as a dream during the COVID-19 lockdown has grown into a recognised organisation.
Read more about our journey and support our work

A Milestone Worth Celebrating

30/04/2026

This is what investing in young people looks like.

Learn more: https://www.bracinternational.org/news/accelerating-impact-for-young-women-learning-brief-2025/

24/04/2026

Join Nyinawumuntu Initiative in supporting girls to manage their periods with dignity and confidence by donating sanitary pads and other hygiene kits.

📢📢📢 Pad Donation Campaign.

No girl should miss school because of her period. Yet for many, lack of access to sanitary products means missed classes, discomfort, and stigma.

From April 20 to May 25, we are calling on you to be part of the solution. Your support will provide sanitary pads, reusable pads, and menstrual hygiene kits, helping girls stay in school with dignity and confidence.

This is more than a donation. It’s a chance to protect a girl’s education, health, and future.

💳 Donate today:
• Code: 92536 (Olive)
• Bank of Kigali: 100246856626 (Nyinawumuntu Initiative)

Together, we can break period stigma and empower girls to rise.

21/04/2026

Denise tells her story and impact of the Tailoring class under our program. She also highlighted the lack of capital, which we can address through collective action. Read more on the link below and consider giving.

Denise’s story reminds us that when determination meets opportunity, transformation becomes possible.

07/04/2026

Today, we stand in solidarity with Rwandans in the 32nd commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

Remember. Unite. Renew.