350 Youth Meet in Musanze For Kwibuka Conversation

{{Over 350 young Rwandans from across the country are meeting today in Musanze District for a Kwibuka Conversation. }}

The event is organised by the Imbuto Foundation in partnership with the Ministry of Youth and ICT.

Those attending the Kwibuka Conversation are participants known as Urunana rw’Urungano from previous Ndi Umunyarwanda (I am Rwandan) forums.

Participants will take part in a conversation to reflect on the history of Rwanda, the role of Ndi Umunyarwanda in building unity and reconciliation and the important responsibility young people have in national development.

On the following day (29 March 2014), participants will join the Kwibuka20 Global Umuganda (Day of Global Service) with members of the Musanze community.

During the Kwibuka Conversation, various speakers will address the youth on the Kwibuka20 theme: Remember, Unite, Renew. Under Remember, Tom Ndahiro will discuss the stages of genocide: classification, dehumanization, polarization, discrimination, persecution, preparation, extermination and denial; as well as the role of leaders and the media in making the genocide happen.

Brigadier General Joseph Nzabamwita and Solange Mukasonga, Nyarugenge district mayor will talk about Unite. Nzabamwita will talk about the purpose of the struggle from a unity perspective; the effort and sacrifice required to achieve Rwandan unity; and the cost of being disunited.

Mukasonga will talk about the progress of present day Rwanda as a result of working together as Rwandans; different development programs and how they have helped us achieve shared prosperity.

Honourable Jeanne d’arc Uwimanimpaye and Governor Alphonse Munyentwali will talk about Renew. This session will be about the expectations Rwanda has of its youth; how to make conscious decisions to do the right thing for your country.

Governor Munyentwali will tell the youth how they can safe guard the gains the country has made since 1994.

Participants will discuss all presentations in more depth, during smaller group discussions.

To end the day, 20 Strong will be an opportunity for peers to discuss what they have learnt and share experiences about how they deal with challenges faced during the commemoration period.

Participants will also discuss strengthening the Ndi Umunyarwanda ambassador idea.