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Kwibuka 31: Which mental health helplines can you use for support during commemoration period?

As Rwanda prepares to mark the 31st commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, mental health support services have been availed to help provide adequate follow-up care for individuals who experience emotional distress or trauma during the commemoration period. ALSO READ: Kwibuka 31: How commemoration activities will unfold Rwanda and the world will, on Monday, April 7, begin a three-months commemoration period that honours the victims of the genocide and reaffirms the country's commitment to the never again resolve. ALSO READ: Speech by President Kagame at Kwibuka 30 Commemoration activities will kick off with a commemoration week starting on April 7, centred around the theme “Remember, Unite, Renew.” The period will reflect on the tragic history that led to the genocide, but will also talk about the rebuilding journey, unity, and resilience of Rwandans, as well as the collective responsibility to fight genocide and its manifestations. The helplines to assist genocide ...

Yoga, Kurir dari Palembang yang Kehilangan Motor dan 138 Paket, Dapat Hadiah Motor Baru dari Willie Salim

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5.180.24.3, PALEMBANG -- Tangisan kegembiraan tidak dapat ditahan oleh Yoga, seorang kurye pengantar paket di Palembang mengalami pencurian dengan motornya dan 138 paket lainnya lenyap. Yoga sempat putus asa menghadapi permasalahan ini, namun sekarang ia bersama sang ayah dapat bernafas lega berkat bantuan dari influencer Willie Salim. Membawa segep uang di genggamannya, Willie Salim menuju langsung ke kediaman Yoga di Palembang lalu menyariknya untuk bersama-sama pergi membeli kendaraan roda dua yang belum dipunyai tersebut. Setelah mendengarkan undangan tersebut, Yoga yang berada di samping Willie Salim langsung kaget dan tidak dapat menyembunyikan air matanya. "Terima kasih kak," katanya sembari meneteskan air mata dalam dekapan Willie Salim pada postingan di akun willie27 yang viral, Kamis (19/3/2025). Yoga, Kurir dari Palembang yang Mengalami Kehilangan Sepeda Motor dan Paketnya, Terpaksa Menebus 138 Paket Pada postingan itu, Willie Salim ...

Boys Without Dads: New Report Sounds Alarm on Growing Crisis

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Harley Watson was headed down a pathway he refers to as a "gangster" lifestyle. The teenager, who is 17 years old and hails from Clacton in Essex, was described as a "lost and troubled youth," having spent his life without a father figure. I acted quite poorly at school, and had I continued, I likely would have faced expulsion. His experience is reflected in a new report , which says young men who lack a positive male role model are in crisis. The CSJ report discovered that fatherlessness substantially affects boys' mental well-being, educational outcomes, and future opportunities. At 14 years old, Harley became part of Lads Need Dads, a nearby initiative aimed at providing boys with essential life skills and boosting their self-assurance. Female mentors collaborate with small groups consisting of eight boys each, instructing them on forming healthy relationships, managing their anger, and understanding what qualities make up an excellent ...