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Dear Sir/Madam,

West Midlands Rwandan Community Association Would like to invite you to come and join us in the celebrations to mark the Rwandan Culture day on 1^st August 2009 at St. Mary’s Parish Church, 52 Raglan Street, Hill Road, Coventry, CV1 5QF.

Time: 04.00 pm – 10.00 pm

From 10.00 pm – Those who wish to stay will be treated with a blend of traditional and western dances.

Come for fun; come for a laugh; come and share a piece of summer magic with us.

Looking forward for your presence!

For more info please contact us:

Appolinaire: 07949515316

Eric: 07908803393

Michael: 07921153073

If you didnt get a chance to see this interview on CNN, we have uploaded it for you. President Paul Kagame sat down to discuss with Fareed Zakaria. Leave us a comment below.

Emerging Markets Group (EMG) seeks a local Rwandan candidate for the position of Tourism Product and Services Development Specialist on an anticipated USAID-funded project in Rwanda.  The project “Strengthening sustainable ecotourism in and around the Nyungwe National Park” will sustainably accelerate rural economic growth while contributing to the biodiversity conservation in and around Nyungwe Forest National Park.  This program will integrate sustainable ecotourism and public health activities.

The Specialist will be required to perform the following tasks:

1. Work with local businesses to achieve strong support
2. Identify ways to increase rural incomes based on products that rely on sustainable management of Nyungwe National Park (NNP), including community eco-lodges, beekeeping, handicrafts, cultural tourism, and community guides
3. Foster private sector partnerships (joint ventures, land renting, services to private tour operators) on ecotourism opportunities
4. Form joint ventures with private tour operators where the community provides most services, while the private sector partner manages marketing, logistics and management

Qualifications:

Advanced degree in relevant field preferred

7+ years of experience in the tourism /ecoutourism industry in Rwanda with focus on product/service development in high biodiversity areas

Knowledge and familiarity with the Nyungwe National Park

Fluency in English required

Special Instructions:

To apply, please send your detailed CV to EGrecruitment@emergingmarketsgroup.com and indicate “Rwanda” in subject line for prompt consideration.

Emerging Markets Group (EMG) is a global consulting firm with specialized expertise in international development assistance.  For over 25 years, we have successfully managed and implemented projects for agencies such as USAID, DFID, EuropeAid, the Global Fund, the World Bank, and sovereign governments, and socially responsible corporations.  We apply business expertise for sustainable development, with a view that the private sector is an integral component of the development process.  EMG’s primary technical areas include:  healthcare, private and financial sector development, public sector enhancement, infrastructure, funds management, human capacity building and reconstruction and stabilization.

EMG applies business expertise to improve physical, economic and social infrastructure that underpins communities around the world.  We bring over 25 years of experience in development consulting to our clients. As part of Cardno, EMG has access to over 3,500 international staff who have lived or worked in over 100 countries and speak more than 40 languages.

To learn more about Emerging Markets Group, please visit our website at www.emergingmarketsgroup.com.

Below is some information about free training provided by the Terence Higgins Trust

Contact the trust for registration.

National Unity and                                                      Student Financing

Reconciliation Commission                                 Agency for Rwanda

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE 3^RD CIVIC EDUCATION

WORKSHOP FOR RWANDAN YOUTH STUDYING ABROAD

1. 1. Organization

The National Unity and Reconciliation Commission (NURC) and the Student Financing Agency for Rwanda (SFAR) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education (MINEDUC) and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation (Directorate of Diaspora) have organized the 3^rd Civic Education Workshop for Rwandan youth studying abroad, with the theme “The combined role of Government and Parents in preparing Rwandan Youth studying abroad for their role in National Development”.

1. 2. Background to the Civic Education Workshop

This program was initiated by His Excellency Paul KAGAME The President of the Republic of Rwanda in July 2008.  The 1^st Civic Education Workshop took place in July 2008 and was attended by 115 participants and the 2^nd took place in December 2008 with 70 participants. The 3^rd Civic Education Workshop is expected to take place in July 2009 with over 250 participants.

The aim of the Civic Education Workshop is to sensitize the Youth in the Diaspora about their role as young Rwandans in the Development of their Country.  The courses include lectures by various competent key persons in Government Ministries and Institutions and also from outside Government, sports and recreation, basic Para-military drills, excursions to various sites around the country, open class discussions, entertainment, etc.

1. 3. Objective of the Civic Education Workshop

1. The main objective is to appraise the National consciousness of the Rwandan Youth studying abroad on the country’s current issues, challenges and the future plans in order to keep them updated of their potential role and participation in the building of the country upon completion of their studies.
2. To empower them to be good Ambassadors of their country in the various communities where they are studying and living.
3. To bring together and to create a forum for students studying in the same counties.
4. To create a forum where students, parents and the Government come together to discuss their combined role in the bringing up and the education and upbringing of the Rwandan children.
5. To discuss with the students on the various problems they are facing during their stay and studies abroad.

1. 4. Who is eligible to register for the Civic Education Workshop?

• Undergraduate (Bachelors’ degree) students currently studying in any country outside Rwanda.
• High School (senior six) leavers who are scheduled to start their undergraduate programs in 2009 in any country outside Rwanda.

1. 5. Venue and date of the Civic Education Workshop

The Civic Education Workshop will be held from the 15 to 31 July 2009 at the RMA-Gako, in Bugesera District.  The costs of transportation from Kigali to the Workshop venue, accommodation, meals, and medical costs will be met by the organizers of the workshop.

1. 6. How to register for the Civic Education Workshop

Registration is going on at the SFAR office in Remera near The Rwanda National Examinational Council.  You can also contact Ritah at: rumurungi@sfar.gov.rw or call at +250-(0)788426025.

The best candidates will be awarded with Certificates of recognition and all participating students will receive certificates of attendance.

Done at Kigali, on 25^th June, 2009

Mr. Emmanuel MUVUNYI                                                   Mrs. Fatuma NDANGIZA

Director General, SFAR                                                           Executive Secretary, NURC