Lieke van de Wiel
@LiekevandeWiel
Firm believer that children & youth are their own best advocates #foreverychild
#Rwanda is shaping the opportunities AI offers and leading the way to ensure youth are ready, equipped and ahead.
Ines, 21, is applying AI to improve rural hospitals, schools and farms in #Rwanda. She is now #WorkLifeReady, thanks to a UNICEF-supported programme. When young people are equipped with the right skills, they can turn learning into livelihoods. #YouthSkillsDay
Empowering community leaders is key to driving social behavior change. Happy to hear stories of change through IMENA Programme, a @Unicefrw initiative implemented by @hezainitiatives in @Kirehedistrict helping families adopt healthy behaviors, incl nutrition, hygiene & sanitation
Privileged to spend the day with children & caregivers in @NyabihuDistrict & @MusanzeDistrict—witnessing the power of care and play combined with #OneEggPerDayeveryday . Thank you @japaninrwanda Amb. H.E. Isao Fukushima for joining us. Excited for continued partnership!
A real pleasure to visit an Early Childhood Centre in Burera jointly with the ambassador Gao. The centre is supported by China Aid, including efforts in nutrition, health, play and early stimulation. The One Egg a Day result in fun, happy and healthy children. @ChinaEmbinRW
Today, we handed over 615 tablets to @RBCRwanda to power real-time reporting via the e-IDSR platform within the Pandemic Fund Initiative. The One Health approach will boost frontline surveillance & reporting, shifting paper-based to digital surveillance at the primary care level.
A pleasure being part of a panel today at the ongoing #IAS2025 discussing @rwandagov & partners’ very successful Marburg response. Great reflections on Risk Communication and Community Engagement: a crucial dimension of preparedness and response @RBCRwanda, @WHORwanda, @UNRwanda
World Population Day 2025 focuses on the largest-ever generation of young people. The theme, “Empowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world,” calls for ensuring youth have the rights, tools, and opportunities to shape their futures.
Thank you, @afrika_jean, for the warm welcome! We are excited to deepen our collaboration with @RDBrwanda to advance children's agenda through Rwanda’s development priorities and leverage the immense capabilities of the private sector to work on a bright future #ForEveryChild.
This evening, RDB CEO @afrika_jean welcomed @unicefrw Representative @LiekevandeWiel for a courtesy visit to discuss continued collaboration in advancing Rwanda’s development priorities.
Thrilled to join @medsar_rwanda for the #MEDSARDAY25 and scientific conference. So impressed by the young medical students and their focus on addressing Gender Based Violence and Teenage pregnancies by inclusive services and solutions
Happy Independence Day, Rwanda! 🇷🇼🎉 Today, we celebrate the resilience, dreams, and boundless potential of Rwanda's children. They are the leaders of tomorrow, and with our support, they will shape a brighter, more prosperous future for all. #ForEveryChild, opportunities
Proud to hand over two vehicles to @statisticsRW to support the upcoming DHS 7 survey. These vehicles will play a crucial role in accurate & comprehensive data collection across the country. Together, we are driving towards a brighter future for Rwanda's children & families.
Today I joined the Governor @PudenceR of @RwandaEast, Mayor @rangira of @kirehe and many others for #Umuganda. The innovative model Imena also reflects community spirit in action & commitment for our children to thrive by animal source food #OneEggPerChildEveryDay
It was a real pleasure to pay a courtesy visit to @UAEEmbassyRW H.E. Amb Hazza AlQahtani. Many opportunities to strengthen the support to the well-being of children & young people in Rwanda. Looking forward to a joint visit to witness firsthand the impact of our collaboration
Delighted to meet the honorable Minister and his team. Building on the excellent collaboration over the past years, very much looking forward to continue innovating with the Ministry of Infrastructure including on Water, Hygiene, and energy.
Today, @Dr_JimmyGasore welcomed Madam Lieke van de Wiel, @unicefrw Country Representative. Their discussions focused on strengthening collaboration in the #wash sector and advancing #CleanCooking solutions to promote healthier and more sustainable communities.
It was great fun, dancing with the kids after they were energized eating their eggs. A great source of nutrition. Grateful to everyone involved and supporting.
It was an honor to host the UNICEF Country Representative, @LiekevandeWiel,&her delegation, along with @FourPointskgl Staffs, at the ECD Market in Batsinda, @Gasabo_District. We deeply appreciate their immense support for children under 6 years. #OneEggPerChild #TogetherWeRise
Creating beautiful moments celebrating friends and colleagues who have served as @unicefrw staff members for decades, impacting the lives of countless children, women, & families. A heartfelt murakoze for your service. Wishing you all the best as you retire. You will be missed
Privileged to join the Imbuto foundation #Rwanda for their amazing event, celebrating all #InspiringGirls and empowerment by education. "20 Years of #InspiringGirls to Excel" has brought remarkable motivation, commitment and achievement. Congratulations!!
Delighted to meet the Ambassador of Türkiye @TC_KigaliBE to Rwanda to speak about our shared commitment to children. We identified many opportunities to build on the notable focus of Türkiye on children and collaborate for the children in Rwanda. @unicefrw
