Africa: Mayange, Rwanda Located south of Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda, Mayange is part of the Bugesera District and home to 5,000 people who returned to the city after the civil war that ended in 1994. The Bugesera District was hardest hit during the terrible time of war. The Ntarama church, located in the district, now stands in memory of the 5,000 people who lost their lives during the war Many of the Mayange villagers lived as outcasts during the rule of former-President Habyarimana. Surrounding villages bring the total number of people living in Mayange to 50,000. Mayange was chosen by the Government of Rwanda to be the Millennium Village in 2006. The Millennium Village is a project created by the United Nations to fight global hunger and disease. Mayange is one of only a few locations in Rwanda that is arranged like a village structure. The majority of regions in the country are made up of scattered homes and very limited public shops or community areas. Mayange has struggled to deal with its troubled past that left villagers starved and poor. Villagers have limited access to water and other vital resources. There are also high estimates of HIV/AIDS disease and new born babies who die because of the lack of proper childcare. There are several goals which the Millennium Village in Mayange hopes to achieve. Constructing better roads, connecting the village to Kigali for easier trade, and building the community to ensure long-term success are critical. The Millennium Village project uses a very specific approach to fight hunger and disease. Mayange is transforming and there are plans to expand the Village to neighboring districts. Rwanda Profile Population: 8,440,820 Languages: Kinyarwanda, a common Bantu language French and English are also official languages Kiswahili, a Swahili language is used in commercial centers Religions: Roman Catholic 56.5%, Protestant 26%, Adventist 11.1%, Muslim 4.6%, indigenous beliefs 0.1%, none 1.7% (2001) Head of State: President Paul KAGAME People Without Enough Money for a Healthy Lifestyle: 60% (2001 est.) People Living With HIV/AIDS Disease: 180,000-350,000 (2006) Internet Users: 500,000 (2006) About the Millennium Project The Millennium Project was started by the United Nations, a world community of countries that maintain international peace and security across the world. In 2002, the United Nations started the Millennium Project as an action plan to address poverty, hunger and disease around the world. Project goals also focus on the need for safe and sturdy shelter in poor regions of the world, equality between men and women, education, and an awareness of the environment. About Mayange telecentre Rwanda country Kigali/ Rwanda Tel: 250788235026 250728225026 Email: mtelecentre@yahoo janvir1@yahoo P.o Box: 99 Nyamata Prepared By Coordinator: Janvier NZANYWAYIMANA MAYANGE TELECENTRE Mayange telecentre is independent, with no religious, political or governmental affiliations. Based in MAYANGE Sector, BUGESERA District. I. INTRODUCTION & SERVICES OFFERED MAYANGE TELECENTRE is located in the Eastern Province of Rwanda and it offers ICT. Has been operated since January 2011 after different research and experiences done., is helping Peoples in Rwanda Especially in Bugesera District to access in the difference private services needed such as - Agriculture, - e- , Banking, - Insurance, - Health, -learning, - Rural business... Rwanda’s Peoples face great challenges as a result of poverty and historical circumstances such as the 1994 genocide, HIV and AIDS. Many Peoples die from treatable and preventable diseases. MAYANGE TELECENTRE started with Group 6 Peoples; their families live in communities of BUGESERA district, MAYANGE Sector after training of MILLENNIUM VILLAGES PROJECT. We aim to work in all Districts in Rwanda as well as we should get partners and work in other countries especially those are still under development. The Telecentre offers a wide range of services to the society and the include the following: I. Secretarial services II. Computer trainings maintenance III. Internet services IV. Computer Trainings II. Our vision: MAYANGE TELECENTREs vision to developer rural community from using of Information communication and technology (ICT). II. Our mission To Increase the social and economic impact of information technology and communication in communities through telecentres to the relevance of the countrys innovation and sustainability, using Hund for knowledge sharing and collaboration between telecervices, CIBER cafe, Internet kiosks, creating opportunities for individuals and communities through relevant training, content, links and services. III. What we do MAYANGE TELECENTRE’s work covers 2 programs areas: I. Help parents and children live in rural community to developer the knowledge sharing, collaboration of the peoples of difference countries. II. Help Peoples in their Development by: • Getting training • Getting materials • Assisting Peoples to be access on Public services such as Health insurance, Banking, TPR, TVA... V. Progress Although our programs in rural community of Rwanda are still relatively new, we have been working with the communities to ensure that Peoples in BUGESERA District should have access to ICT in their services. TECHINICAL STAFF: Good management has always vested in initiator Mr Janvier NZANYWAYIMANA who is the Coordinator up to present. He is deputized by Claudette MUKANDAYISENGA Manager of telecentre , Mr Theogene BIZIMANA ICT trainer at the Telecentre, Emmanuella MUSHIMIYIMANA also who is a trainer and both the communications officer at the Telecentre. More information : mayangetelecentre
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