They did the cooking, cleaning, and they took care of the children.
They standardized weights, measures, writing and standards
"(1) ethnic conflict" was the main reason refugees fled Rwanda in the 1990s. This conflict to some extent is still going on, although it has settled down a bit.
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The formation of a mutual aid society created a different avenue to have these needs fulfilled. In addition, orphans and widows related to members of the societies were often offered support. The mutual aid societies also served an important cultural function in many black communities.