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Apr 5, 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 ...

Mar 25, 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...

Sep 12, 2018

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...

Aug 1, 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 ...

Jun 3, 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...

May 31, 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 30, 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 ...

Apr 10, 2018

Award addresses worldwide hunger issue

Food insecurity is a worldwide problem. Read more

Mar 28, 2018

This Farmer Wants To Make Quinoa A 'Thing' In Rwanda _ By Malaka Gharib @NPR

As a kid, Cedric Habiyaremye used to go hungry living in a refugee camp. Now, he's an aspiring plant scientist hoping to bring...

Feb 25, 2016

How Students in the U.S. Are Building a Future of Zero Hunger _ By Ash Kosiewicz @WFP

Cedric Habiyaremye, a Rwandan PhD student studying crop science at the Washington State University. Fleeing the Rwandan genocide in...

Jun 30, 2015

From a Refugee Facing Hunger - To a Student Learning To Fight It _ By Annie Emberland @WFP

Cedric Habiyaremye, 29, has big dreams. As a graduate student at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington, he’s researching ...

Jul 15, 2014

Quinoa: Seeds of hope for Rwandan researcher

Cedric Habiyaremye came to campus from Rwanda last August. Majoring in crop sciences, he’s become so hooked on the flavor and...