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On Equal Footing: Tension Doesn’t Discriminate
It may not seem like it, but the COVID-19 pandemic and its ongoing effects have been somewhat of an equalizer. Economically, of course, peop
Nov 30, 2021


Can Africa Feed The World?
Despite all the challenges that people still face in Africa today, the Sub-Saharan countries, in particular, have immense economic potential
Jul 28, 2021


Tips for Retirees on Starting a Business
Starting a business after retirement doesn’t have to come with unacceptable financial risk.
Jun 22, 2021


The thief of joy we are entangled with
We are in a world today where everyone has dreams and aspirations. Everyone wishes to succeed and be of value in this life. We move...
Dec 29, 2020


A pandemic of malnutrition calls for new food policies in Africa
Policy, aid and private investments should go towards growing nutritious crops that are adapted to climate extremes. Nutritious food is...
Dec 2, 2020


Creating Alternative Urban Food Systems Post-COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting urban food systems worldwide, posing many challenges for cities and local governments dealing with rapid
Jun 24, 2020


From Shame to Pride - Repositioning Agriculture for Africa's Youth
Africa will need an educated new generation of young farmers to transform the continent’s food security and fortunes...
Jun 16, 2020


The Gift of Life is So Precious: We Should Love One Another
If only our eyes saw souls instead of race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or other characteristics. How different would our...
Jun 5, 2020


A pandemic-driven food crisis in Africa can be prevented
African governments need to act now to ensure small-scale farming and food supply chains remain uninterrupted.
Apr 20, 2020


COVID-19 will not last forever but we should learn from it
Even though everyone is a potential victim, the good news is that everyone is a solution. We are as safe as the care we take of others’ safe
Mar 27, 2020


Lifetime Advice That Is Worth Sharing
My advice to the youth is that your Potential is infinite, and it is always bigger than whatever problems you are going through.
Oct 31, 2019


21 Questions with Dr. Cedric Habiyaremye
Dr. Cedric Habiyaremye, delivering a Keynote speach at the Mastercard Leadership Meeting, Los Angeles, CA, 2018. A few days ago, I posted...
Oct 10, 2019


How a Survivor of the Rwandan Genocide Is Nourishing the Next Generation
I think food security and nutrition security are the pillars of development of any nation. Why? Because when people are healthy and ...
Apr 5, 2019


Fireside Chat With The Next Generation Delegates
The Council helps position the next generation delegation comprised of exceptional students from universities throughout the United...
Mar 25, 2019


How I Evolved Through Adversities
The humanitarian work is not to just save lives, it is to change lives. This is a brief story of how I evolved through adversities. I...
Feb 1, 2019


Whatever Happened To ... That Guy Who Wanted To Make Quinoa A 'Thing' In Rwanda?
Cedric Habiyaremye, 31, wanted Rwandan farmers to get excited about quinoa because of its nutritional punch. But now, he says, they're a...
Sep 12, 2018


In Rwanda, agricultural reforms boost food security and slash poverty
In 1994, Rwanda was known for genocide. Today, thanks to government reforms that have empowered women and farmers, it is a leader in ...
Aug 1, 2018


A Message to Citizens of the World
Imagine what the #world will be like if we all choose to love. Today is World Refugee Day and I thought I would send a message of hope...
Jun 20, 2018


Award winning Rwandan scientist keen to help end hunger in Africa
Cedric Habiyaremye, the winner of this year’s Rise against Hunger’s World Hunger Leadership Award, has pledged to establish an...
Jun 3, 2018


A Life-Changing Message From Mom
When Cedric Habiyaremye, a PhD student at Washington State University, thinks about his mom Agnes, he remembers a long journey he once...
May 31, 2018


Quinoa, igihingwa Habiyaremye ari gukoraho PhD kirwanya inzara n’imirire mibi
Umunyarwanda Habiyaremye Cedric uri gukurikirana amasomo y’ikirenga mu by’ubuhinzi muri Washington State University yo muri Leta Zunze ...
May 30, 2018


A Dream Shaped by Adversities
Never be in frontal opposition to any problem, but control it by swinging with it. You develop a spirit of resilience by swinging with...
Apr 11, 2018


Award addresses worldwide hunger issue
Food insecurity is a worldwide problem. Read more
Apr 10, 2018


From Hunger Survivor to Hunger Fighter: Cedric’s Story
Receiving the 2018 World Hunger Leadership Award (WHLA) from Rise Against Hunger was a strong validation of what my dad told me before...
Mar 29, 2018
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