Gender Equality and Resilient (GEAR) Project

The Gender Equality and Resilient (GEAR) project is a 5-year joint strategic partnership involving CARE Rwanda, CARE Uganda, and CARE Austria, funded by the Austrian Development Agency (ADA). Despite Rwanda’s progress, challenges like growing urbanization, climate crisis impacts, inequalities faced by women and girls, and poverty persist.
Addressing Uncertainties to Empower Young Women: A GEWEP III Story

Angelique Benimana, who is 19 years old lives in Tare sector of Nyamagabe district in the Southern province of Rwanda. She had just completed her senior two studies when life took its turn and she could not continue her education.