{{The British High Commission in Rwanda has commemorated the commonwealth Day. The celebrations were held March 11 at the High Commission’s Residence in Kigali.}}
The High Commissioner Ben Llewellyn-Jones who presented a message from Her Majesty the Queen, Head of The Common Wealth, also launched the Commonwealth Week.
This years Commonwealth day has been celebrated under the theme ‘Opportunity through Enterprise’ .
During the event, the co-founder of Gahaya Links Jane Nkubana presented a review of her enterprise that empowers rural communities to become entrepreneurs and earn better incomes to live with dignity among their communities.
Her enterprise has created jobs for thousands of rural artisans.
Another presentation was made by Rugwiro Omar, Project manager of a Local Potters enterprise, {Communate’ des Potiers du Rwanda}-COPORWA.
The enterprise specializes in promotion of pottery among the indigenous Rwandans.
Rugwiro said despite the dwindling population of the indigenous Rwandan community, his enterprise has improved their wellbeing by promoting pottery through advocacy and sensitization.
{{The Queens Message}}
{This year’s Commonwealth theme, ‘Opportunity through Enterprise’, is a celebration of our achievements, particularly those that may have seemed challenging, daunting or even impossible, which have helped to build strength, resilience and pride in our young people, in our communities and in our nations.
Great achievements in human history have a number of common characteristics. From climbing the highest mountain, to winning a sporting competition, making a scientific breakthrough, building a successful business or discovering unique artistic talent – these outcomes all begin as a simple goal or idea in one person’s mind.
We are all born with the desire to learn, to explore, to try new things.
And each of us can think of occasions when we have been inspired to do something more efficiently, or to assist others in achieving their full potential. Yet it still takes courage to launch into the unknown.
Ambition and curiosity open new avenues of opportunity.
That is what lies at the heart of our Commonwealth approach: individuals and communities finding ways to strive together to create a better future that is beneficial for all.
Our shared values of peace, democracy, development, justice and human rights – which are found in our new ‘Commonwealth Charter’ – mean that we place special emphasis on including everyone in this goal, especially those who are vulnerable.
I am reminded of the adage, ‘nothing ventured, nothing gained’. As we reflect on how the Commonwealth theme applies to us individually, let us think about what can be gained with a bold heart, dedication, and teamwork.
And let us bear in mind the great opportunity that is offered by the Commonwealth – of joining with others, stronger together, for the common good.}
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