Diaspora Youth Return to Reconnect With Rwanda
60 young Rwandans from seven countries explore history, culture, and investment opportunities.
60 young Rwandans from seven countries explore history, culture, and investment opportunities.
The Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement (MINUBUMWE), Dr. Jean Damascène Bizimana, has urged 438 youth attending the 15th edition of Itorero Indangamirwa to deeply reflect on the lessons of Rwanda’s history, reminding them that they represent the future strength of the country.
Christian Gakwaya, a young Rwandan entrepreneur in Event Management who founded Rwanda Events, has commended the country’s commitment to promoting business potential in Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE), a major component of local tourism.
Healthcare workers and other health education facilitators have advised young people in to adopt the culture of using condoms consistently and correctly as method of contraception for curbing the prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) and unplanned pregnancies.
Ngabo Karegeya, a young entrepreneur and founder of Ibere rya Bigogwe, a cattle-based tourism company in Nyabihu District, Western Province, attended the recently concluded Rwanda Day in Washington DC, United States, where he shared his journey and tipped fellow young people on entrepreneurship and personal growth.
Rwanda will host the first edition of Kigali Triennial, a vibrant celebration of African arts and culture, bringing together over 200 artists from 25 nations from 16-25 February 2024.
Young environmental activists will soon start to be funded by the Timbuktoo African Innovation Fund whose headquarters will be based in Kigali.
President Paul Kagame has said that Africa has the labor force that can solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges, drawing it from the fact that Africa has had many success stories done by Africans, including youth.
Educating youth about the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi is crucial in fostering unity and reconciliation as well as bringing to an end the cycle of trans-generational trauma, officials have said.
President Kagame addresses members of the press and citizen representatives who had gathered at different sites across the country on Monday, December 21. The Head of State said the pandemic has put to test the investments the country has been making over the years. / Photo: Village Urugwiro.
