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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

Please find below details of FREE training courses available to African community organisations working in London

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(for staff/volunteers working with African BME Communities)

The training will take place at 10am and finish at 1600 on each of the following dates: