Today in Bloomfield, President Kagame’s address at University of Hartford students marked the launch of the Genocide and Holocaust Education Initiative at the Maurice Greenberg Center for Judaic Studies.
President Kagame commended the University of Hartford for the valuable initiative to educate the younger generation about the importance of taking a stand against genocide:
“The people of Rwanda have stood up against all forms of injustice and defended human dignity in the past and will continue to do so because our resolve is steadfast. This conviction and our history have made the combat against genocide and ideologies that support it anywhere in the world a moral obligation for us.”
President Kagame also emphasised the role that Rwanda’s history has played in shaping the country’s vision for the future as elaborated in Vision 2020:
“The tragedy our country faced revealed a character of the Rwandan people that has been essential in the rebuilding of the nation and in its socio-economic transformation – resilience, vision and ability to reach a consensus. Today, Rwanda’s story is one of a vision shaped by our past and the universal desire for better and dignified lives for our citizens,” President Kagame added.
On the driving principle of Rwanda’s Vision 2020, President Kagame explained that the ultimate goal of Rwanda’s vision would be a nation of educated and empowered citizens:
“The realisation of our vision ultimately depends on an empowered people, a knowledgeable and skilled population and a leadership that solves problems, delivers services, helps improve living standards and accords all Rwandans the dignity they deserve.”
Following his address, Vice Mayor of Bloomfield, Wayne Hypolite welcomed President Kagame to a luncheon with the business community hosted in his honor:
“Your visit highlights tremendous social and economic progress of your country. We applaude your leadership and efforts in bringing together the people of your country, for them to value each other, to invest in their education, their health and to give the opportunity to be able to continue and to participate inclusively in Rwanda’s development.”
The luncheon was followed by an interactive session with Bloomfield business leaders during which he emphasized the importance of partnerships in achieving Rwanda’s goals.
“Our philosophy is working together for everybody benefits,” President Kagame concluded.
Walter Harrison, President of the University of Hartford welcomes Kagame to Hartford
President Kagame speaks at the University of Hartford, marking the launch of the Genocide and Holocaust Education Initiative
President Kagame addresses business community of Hartford
Members of Bloomberg City Council pose for a picture with President Kagame
President Kagame Recieves gift from City of Bloomfield
Students at the University of Hartford present gifts to President Kagame
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