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Erika Beras

A prepaid debit card program with a savings plan called the Vault links prizes to savings.
Women are creating professional settings that cater to their needs, like child care.
While the country is renowned for its high-quality Arabica Bourbon beans, both cost and culture have kept Rwandans from imbibing one of their top cash crops. The government wants to that to change.
Whenever artist Vanessa German worked on her porch, kids asked if they could help. Now, in a neighborhood struggling with poverty and crime, she’s created a place where they can make art of their own.