Igire Rwanda Organization - IRO

The hackathon stage is here 👀, and we're experiencing how they went all in, gave it all.

Weeks of building. Days of refining. Those moments get you closer to the stage. 

has joined us, and they are witnessing our participants' role in digital growth.

Congratulations to all teams participating in the Hackathon for making it here, the admin can be your witness it wasn’t easy.

The contention is on…Stay in touch!

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for Young Women 🔔
2 Months Hybrid Associate Program 

Applications are now open for the Java Backend Associate Program by Igire Rwanda Organization (IRO),  a hybrid 2-month program empowering young women with in-demand associate backend development skills.

Build real-world projects, strengthen your technical & soft skills, and prepare for employment or startup opportunities in tech.

📌 Open to alumnae or final-year students ready to level up their careers. Apply via bio or visit their program page.

📌Also, fill out the form in bio to secure your place.

📌If you have any questions, share it in the comment or message inbox!

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Ready to level up your digital skills? SheCanCODE offers practical training, peer mentorship, career guidance, and sessions with expert guest mentors - everything you need to become job-ready or grow your own business.
SheCanCODE is implemented alongside the Digital Skills for Employability (DSE) program. This nationwide initiative will reach over 10,000 young people in Rwanda and focuses on women, youth in rural areas, refugees, and people with disabilities. The DSE approach includes both a beginner digital & business skills pathway and an intermediate/advanced technical pathway with support for internships and job placements.

Want to apply?
More info & application: www.igirerwanda.org/programs

We’re still buzzing from finale! As exhibitors for the Web Fundamentals program, we were proud to share our work - and even prouder to see Web Fundamentals win 3rd place for the challenge on Nov 14, 2025, earning $30,000. This prize will directly expand beginner-friendly training, deepen partnerships, and open stronger pathways to employment for young people across Rwanda. Heartfelt thanks to the International Labour Organization, the Rwanda ICT Chamber, the Hanga Pitchfest organizers, our partners, and our learners - this victory belongs to all of you. Please share the good news!

Igire Rwanda Organization - IRO is here at and we are so ready

We’re thrilled to share that Igire Rwanda has been selected as a Top 5 Finalist in the challenge led by the Rwanda ICT Chamber. After months of development, we’ll be exhibiting our work this Friday, November 14, at 2:00 PM at the BK Arena during Hanga Pitchfest.

Please stop by our booth — meet the team, see our live demos, and join us as the winners are announced. Your support has carried us this far — come celebrate innovation and opportunity for Rwanda’s youth with us.

On Friday, we had a very impactful Disability Inclusion Capacity-Building session led by our Disability Inclusion Facilitator, Frederic Murigo Ntihemuka.
Both our staff and participants came together to learn about creating more accessible and inclusive spaces for persons with disabilities across our programs.

We are grateful for Frederic’s leadership and remain committed to empowering all youth to thrive in the digital economy.

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From beginner wins to next-level mastery - we’ve seen the momentum, and now the Advanced cohort is open.
Igire Rwanda is inviting bold, curious young women to join the SheCanCODE Advanced Coding Bootcamp - part of the Digital Skills for Employability (DSE) program. Get mentor support, hands-on projects, and pathways into internships and jobs.
Don’t wait - your time is now.
Apply: www.igirerwanda.org/programs

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Calling all young women ready to take their first step into tech!
Our Web Fundamentals program is a beginner’s course designed to help you gain practical digital skills, build confidence, and connect with a community that supports your growth.

No experience required—just passion and a willingness to learn.
Take your first bold step today. 💪🏽

Apply now: www.igirerwanda.org/programs

Last Friday, we welcomed Lydia Ingabire, a alumna from Cohort 9, for a special mentoring session with our current participants.

Lydia is now the co-founder of Native-Desk — a mobile attendance tracking system that allows companies to monitor employee check-ins and check-outs using geolocation.

We love seeing our alumnae turning skills into real solutions for the workplace and contributing to Rwanda’s fast-growing tech landscape!