I achieved it๐ช๐พ
I graduated with a first-class postgraduate diploma in International Gender Equality Studies from the University of Iceland (
@uni_iceland
), through the GRO GEST program supported by
@UNESCO
.
Much appreciation to every cheerleader who has supported
@WinfredMutinda6
in her efforts to give back to the society. In order to scale up impact, the Blessed-To-Bless Community Initiative is now Tubariki Foundation Africa
@TubarikiAfrica
.
Keep supporting her
#TubarikiAfrica
Children need [at least] one person in their life that thinks the sun rises & sets on them, who delights in their existence, & love them unconditionally. You may not afford whatever they need, but you can still make them happy in any way possible for you.
#ILoveKids
It was an utmost honor and privilege to have had the opportunity to meet with His Excellency Guรฐni Th. Jรณhannesson
@PresidentISL
(President of Iceland), and the First Lady, Her Excellency Mrs. Eliza Jean Reid
@elizajreid
, during our visit and presentation of our different areas
I read about
@JollyMutesi
&was speechless๐ค๐๐คจ. Jolly has proven herself as not only beautiful, genius & a girl with values & good manners, she has also proven that girls are naturally powerful. We need more girls like Jolly to model our young girls.
#BrainBeautyCulture
1/3: I was extremely excited to attend &speak at the
@YALIRLCEA
Graduation Ceremony of
#Cohort46
at
#KenyattaUniversity
. I was moreover certainly honored to welcome the graduates to the alumni community &lead the cake-cutting session to celebrate together.
#CongratsCohort46
Young people/students should raise their voices to fight teenage pregnancy. Let us collaborate to share ideas &strategies on how we can bring teenage pregnancy to an end. I was delighted to share my insights at
@intagamburuzwa
's GA.
@BayisengeJn
@RMbabazi
@Dr_Uwamariya
@unicefrw
Abantu mwari i Gatsibo, mumfashe mumbwire niba "Samuel KWIZERA" ari umwarimu muri MINEDUC cg muri Mu Ministry of Defence ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐. I need to have this confidence too๐๐.
Yesterday, I was honored to receive an appreciation certificate from the U.S. Embassy in๐ท๐ผ, recognizing my dedication to empowering &inspiring fellow
@YALIRLCEA
alumni. The acknowledgment highlights my efforts in encouraging young people to spearhead change within communities.
I have no money
I have no house
I have no car
I have no land, &
I can't immediately get everything children must have but I have one most
#important
thing for children -
#Love
and my soul gets healed by being with children.
Happy
#WorldChildrensDay2020
, dear children.
Another year ๐๐๐
Appreciating life lessons, opportunities, &support of friends &family throughout my journey. Here's to another year filled with growth, exploration of new opportunities, and boundless happiness. ๐๐๐ฅณ๐ฅ๐๐
One of the top 5 things that make me happy in life is to see my friends win. I can't imagine how these young ladies are all my best friends and are making it to
@YALIRLCEA
program. I can't wait to say CONGRATULATIONS and welcome you to
@YALIRLCAlumniRW
upon your graduation. ๐คโ
Are you between the age of 18-35 & want to apply for
@YALIRLCEA
cohort 52, 53, &54 application open till May 05? Join me on Sunday (5-7pm) for information session, application guidance and support to increase chances to be selected.
#AfricanLeaders
Glad to have spoken about International Youth Day 2022 at the
@RwandaTV
. "Intergenerational Solidarity: Creating a World for All Ages". Youth should know what they want before blaming adults. Adults should not be too quick to judge youth.
#RwandaWeWant
#IYD2022
@YouthCultureRW
#ItsMyBirthDay
๐๐๐
I plan on having an amazing, excellent, super, fantastic year full of many new opportunities, impacts, friends, adventures, and crazy travels! My Birthday means Iโm another year older and another year wiser! You better watch out!
#HappyMe
#NewMe
I'm delighted to share that I was awarded a certificate in "Gender Responsive Budgeting", a short course provided at the
@uni_iceland
supported by
@UNESCO
. This opportunity accelerates my current study in International Gender Studies, enabling me to ensure that development
As we continue our commitment to deepening young people's understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), I would like to invite everyone one to join us to explore "Youth-Driven Sustainable Innovation: Bridging the Gap to Achieve SDG1 โ No Poverty."
#YouthandSDGs
๐
#16DaysOfActivism
, let's unite & invest in preventing GBV. Everyone's role is critically important in creating a more just society. Stand up, speak out, & be part of the change. Let's all of us end VAWG in context of climate change.
#UniteToPrevent
#EndGBV
@Dr_Uwamariya
Are you from Rwanda &are applying for the current open call for
@YALIRLCEA
program? Join me, tomorrow 6-8PM, for virtual info session via
#GoogleMeet
&get tips to increase your chances to be selected. The due date for application is
#Dec09
, don't be locked out.
@USAIDRwanda
IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) - the scientific group assembled by
@UN
to monitor &assess all global science related to climate change. Every IPCC report focuses on different aspects of climate change. Join us to discuss FORESTS &WATER CRIMES IN EAST AFRICA.
Yesterday, i kicked off 2019 by helping person in need. this lady is a teen who was sexually abused and got impregnated. sheโs about to give birth. She's expelled out where she was staying & had to go back to her mumโs stay but her mother didnโt want to see her back.
@RIB_Rw
Happy to join fellow youth to celebrate
#IYD2023
& discuss how climate change affects women &girls differently & disproportionately, driven by social, economic, &cultural dynamics. Youth need climate response skills & abilities to address challenges faced by women &girls.
Ni byo Koko inzoza si nziza ku buzima. Niyemeje gutanga umusanzu wanjye muri gahunda ya
#TunyweLess
. Ngewe nanahisemo kutazikoza mu kanwa kanjye. Fata icyemezo nawe, uzireke cyangwa
#unyweless
. We need to be sober enough support the country's development.
#TunyweLess
@FlyRwandAir
serivise zabo ntahandi wazibona๐๐. Ndayatse mukanya gato ngo pyaaa!๐๐mba ndayibonye๐๐. Nari ngize ngo ni inkuba inkubise๐คฃ. Muri abambere. Thank you so much
@FlyRwandAir
for the lightning and best quality services. Fly the dream of Africa.
@YvonneMakolo
Ntewe ishema no kuba naragiriwe ikizere n'igihugu cyanjye ngahabwa amahirwe yo kugiserukira mpagarariye urubyiruko mu mahugurwa ku โURUBYIRUKO MU KWIMAKAZA AMAHORO NO KUBUNGABUNGA IBIDUKIKIJEโ muri Ethiopia, Kuwa 06-07 Nyakanga 2021,cyateguwe na
@EASF4Peace
.
#Youth4Peace
#Rwanda
1/6: Earlier today, I had the pleasure to be invited by G.S Remera Protestant Secondary School to inspire the students and tell them how their voice, as young people, is critical to the overall effectiveness of service-learning programs.
#YouthLeadership
@RMbabazi
@Dr_Uwamariya
Hey there, young leaders! This is the place where I honed most of my leadership skills. Don't miss out on this transformative program โ apply ASAP! You'll gain valuable insights to scale up your initiative or turn your idea into a successful organization, company, or social
Volunteering creates an impact on the community. It allows you to connect to your community &make it a better place. Pleased to attend
#IST2
@CorpsAfricaRda
&learn from amazing work my sister
@RosyIgirimpuhwe
&other volunteers are doing for the community.
#ThisIsCorpsAfrica
Yesterday, we had a productive discussion with the US Embassy of Rwanda on advancing the
@YALIRLCAlumniRW
. The discussion revolved around exploring available opportunities to bolster alumni and empower the young people.
#LeadingWithPurpose
#FacesOfYALIRLCEA
We, young people, should discover a motive within us to explore, learn and grow and encourages us to improve our own quality of life and sense of self-worth by paying attention to the ideas and goals that inspire us.
#Speak4Change
#Leadership
#SocialChange
@UNYouthEnvoy
@YALIRLCEA
#HomeComing2023
.
This is a time to reconnect, share success stories, challenges & learn from one another as Alumni. Most importantly, we got time for fun, cultural identity &country's traditions exhibition.
#RwandainKenya
@KenyattaUni
We've numerous platforms dedicated to empowering youth. Among the ones I recommend are
@AfriYAN_Rwanda
,
@GenUnlimited_
,
@cmxchange
,
@YALIRLCEA
, &several others. They will equip you with the skills to instigate change &expand your network. I'm their product, though๐
#Empowerment
Our country may be small, but we will never be insignificant. Therefore, young people, leverage local, regional, continental, &global opportunities. Yes, we don't have everything we want at the moment, but through partnerships with others worldwide, we can make change.
#VoiceUp
Did you know that planting trees is a simple thing everyone can do to reduce carbon dioxide, a principal greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change? No matter where you live, you can plant trees &take a proactive, positive step toward keeping our planet healthy.
#ActNow
Today, I got to see
#Hallgrimskirkja
in Iceland. It's an excellent mix of old-style and new-style buildings, showing how Iceland keeps its
#traditions
and moves with the
#times
. The church is very unique because it reminds Icelanders of their origins and how they
#connect
to
Umunyarwanda uri mu Rwanda aba asa na se cyangwa nyina. Ariko ugiye hanze y'u Rwanda ahita asa n'u Rwanda. Rubyiruko, dukomeze kuyoborwa n'umutongero wa GIHANGA NGOMIJANA wo kujyanwa hanze n'intego yo gushakira u Rwanda imbuto n'amaboko. Ndi
#Umudaheranwa
Hon.
@Bamporikie
I want to take this time and appreciate
@Uni_Rwanda
communication team for their quality and quick services. They just promptly answer an email and keep following up to check if you were given the support you requested.
@UR_Huye
@UR_CASS
Excited to be part of this amazing team led by
@ValensNtirenga2
. Congratulations to all of us who were trusted by fellow
@YALIRLCEA
alumni. This is the best time to bring about change and shape today's and tomorrow's African Leaders.
@jnabdallah
@MiniYouthRwanda
I appreciate being recognized for my contributions to the SDG4 Youth & Student Network during the 2022-2023 period. I remain an active member of this wonderful network and am delighted to continue contributing to the promotion of quality education on a global scale.
โThose people who develop the ability to continuously acquire new and better forms of knowledge that they can apply to their work and to their lives will be the movers and shakers in our society for the indefinite future.โโBrian Tracy.
Reading from another continent ๐
Embracing the fresh vibes of a brand-new year 2024, on new land๐ค๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅณ! It's time for exciting trials, learning more, thrilling adventures, and crafting fantastic plans for the journey ahead.
#NewYear2024
#NewLand2024
#NewTrials2024
Boys/men have an important role in achieving gender equality. Boys should work together with girls to prevent sexual &gender-based Violence, and above all, boys should feel free to talk about girls' challenges in school &be active partners in addressing them.
#BreakTheSilence
Thrilled to be a part of the
@YALIRLCEA
community! ๐ It's incredible to join forces with fellow young leaders, all committed to driving positive change in our communities. Together, we're shaping a brighter future!
#FacesOfYALIRLCEA
@USAIDRwanda
@USAmbRwanda
For the past 12 years (I was 16), I have had the opportunity to engage with youth since high school. I originate from a deeply
#rural
area in
@NyaruguruDistr
, & I have held various youth leadership positions within local, regional, and international youth organizations.
My
We should involve men &boys in national gender programs &accountability. Progress is hindered when women &men do not collectively contribute to family development. The key is to dismantle negative masculinity &promote meaningful participation for everyone in decision-making.
Sexual intercourse should be between two partners who have both agreed to every stage of the activity they are participating in, should one partner (boy or girl) want to stop whatever is going on for any reason it should stop or else it is considered rape.
#SexEducation
I have learned that our backgrounds may shape our beginnings, but they need
#not
dictate our futures.
Always ask yourself the following (rhetorical) questions:
1. What if the
#limitations
we see are simply
#opportunities
waiting to be discovered?
2. Could our
#differences
be
Very excited to have successfully hosted a roundtable discussion on challenges facing the
@YALIRLCAlumniRW
&how we can collectively overcome them. Fascinating to see committed young people working to supplement the country's development plans.
#Youth
โ๐ช
@RMbabazi
@YALIRLCEA
"We must create economic opportunity, build a culture of entrepreneurship, get people to take responsibility for improving their lives, rather than putting them in a position where they sit back in their poverty and blame others for it."
H.E Paul Kagame
#RwandaNziza
Last year, I focused on learning and making a positive impact. From December 27-30, 2023, I attended a Holiday Camp in
@NyaruguruDistr
, organized by
@JAjprodho
in partnership with
@PlanRwanda
. The primary goal was to develop girls' agency, enabling them to express themselves,
So funny!๐
I once wanted to be
@UNICEF
myself๐ค ๐คญ๐, but my wild &childish ideas landed me in a child's shoes๐๐๐คญ. Now, my passion forces me to serve UNICEF by having a blast with young wonders๐ Never let go of your dreams!
#LivingTheChildhoodDream
"Dear youth (18-35), no one will come at your home &give you a position, you must go out &look for it. Let none to cheat &lie you that you are leaders of tomorrow, no, you are the leaders of today" said VP of Kenya H.E
@rigathi
at the
#YouthConnekt2022
@UNDP_Rwanda
@riveryei
Ensuring Sexual & Reproductive Health &Rights for all is critically important. As we stand together, we break barriers, dismantle taboos, &pave the way for a brighter, equitable future. Let's embrace education, choice, &inclusivity for every girl &woman.
@GenUnlimited_
@fhi360
Join us tomorrow to discuss "Artivism &Culture Activities: A New Local Approach to Peacebuilding". You, especially
@BoschStiftung
alumni, don't have to miss this. We'll look at impact &response tracking to provide a new overview of the evolving situation.
@Emily_Efeti
@cmxchange
Almost 2 months exploring international gender policies, reviewing GBV literatures, understand hegemonic masculinity abit more, learning a lot about power dynamics, &most importantly, exploring Gender Responsive Budgeting.
Looking forward to playing a part in Rwanda's
Hello
#RwOT
!
Were you also touched and inspired by the speech of Hon Dr.
@jnabdallah
- MoYA ?
Well, I virtually attended
#rwandaday2024
, and hardly followed the discussions live, you know sometimes modules don't give us break๐๐. Anyways, I am this guy who still goes back
2/3: Reflecting on our meaningful conversation, I couldn't help but think about how Rwanda has made
#great
progress in gender equality, and what we can learn from Iceland's experiences.
The fact that both President of
#Iceland
H.E Guรฐni Th. Jรณhannesson and the president of
I might not have money,
I might not have a job,
I might not come from a rich family,
I might not have a family
I might not have a college degree,
But,
I can still figure out a
#Way
to make a change in my community.
@WeGotYourBackRw
Most times, when people volunteer, their minds open to new opportunities. Even if youโre not directly offered a job in that regard, youโll be attracted to many offers out there.
Excited to have spoken at
@AfriYAN_Rwanda
's organized Youth Cafรฉ for
#InternationalYouthDay2023
, discussing Gender Equality, SRHR, &Climate Change. The time is now to join efforts &address climate-related challenges that exacerbate gender inequalities.
#IYD2023
.
@riveryei
It was indeed a pleasure to attend
@jcirwanda
swearing and hanover ceremony &launch of activities for 2023. Congratulations to the newly elected committee, &thanks to the outgoing committee for the great deal of work done during your service.
@ClementineMuka9
@aminaumuhoza
Happening now!
Young people from Rwanda met in person to celebrate the
@Wikimania
achievements. Glad to see lot of wonderful things happening. Congratulations to the
@WikiRwanda
for organizing the in person awesome event, exciting turn-up!
#Wikimania2022
@NdahiroDerrickk
Grateful for the opportunity to meet Vice President Laurence Schuurman from
@jcibelgium
during the Resilience course today. Also, delighted to connect with
@JCI_Iceland
National President, Alma Sigurvinsdรณttir, &fellow JCI Iceland members. It was truly inspiring to learn about
Thank you so much
@_GenUnlimited
for featuring me.
Volunteering provide a healthy boost to your self-confidence, self-esteem, &life satisfaction. You're doing good for others &the community, which provides a natural sense of accomplishment.
@UNVolunteers
@KevinJWFrey
@UNVOnline
I'm thankful to have been given trust &opportunity to participate in the GREAT LAKES REGIONAL TRAINING OF TRAINERS on LEADERSHIP, PEACE-BUILDING, WOMEN, PEACE &SECURITY & YOUTH, PEACE & SECURITY AGENDAS, organized by
@benimpuhwee
in partnership with
@gnwp_gnwp
, &
@WY4PSinAfrica
.
I believe that leadership starts with getting involved in community through volunteering or community building. This can help us gain new experiences &skills, build self-confidence, develop positive relationships with adults, and identify our passions &interests.
@YALIRLCEA