It was all smiles and pomp on the streets of Dallas, Texas, as over 700 Rwandan youths from across the United States and Canada flocked the Texas Christian University to meet President Paul Kagame to discuss Rwanda\u2019s future. The event, dubbed \u2018Rwanda Youth Forum\u2019 is the first edition that is organized by Rwanda Embassy in United States.<\/p>\n
Rwandan youths and their leaders are now discussing different issues that can shape Rwanda\u2019s development vision. \u201cWhen you meet Rwandan leaders especially President Kagame, you expect a dose of medicine that keeps you thinking about your country back home. Today is a rare opportunity for me,\u201d said Mark Mihigo, a Rwandan youth living in USA.
\nRwandan youths jubilantly wait for President Kagame to arrive at the event.<\/p>\n
Foreign Affairs Minister Mushikiwabo told a jubilant crowd of youths that: \u201cRwanda considers much the role of youths in shaping the country.\u201d For Elodie Shami, a Chicago-based Rwandan who is attending the event, \u201cRwanda has inspired people on a global level. From Burundi to Japan, they are curious to find out how we are doing IT.\u201d<\/p>\n
Meanwhile youths are asking leaders tough questions, ranging from employment, politics, economic prosperity, to social concerns.<\/p>\n
The Ministry of Youths and ICT has set a booth to access information about job opportunities in Rwanda. It is showcasing career opportunities, match making job seekers with employers and providing resources for job seekers.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you want to come and work in Rwanda, the doors are open\u201d Local Government Minister, Francis Kaboneka said. \u201cWe have a lot of opportunities in Rwanda.\u201d<\/p>\n
MInister Kaboneka told the youths that, \u201cWe want to understand where you need us and how we can support you\u2026We want to make sure that wherever we are we stay connected to Rwanda\u2026We want to understand where you need us and how we can support you\u201d<\/p>\n
Minister Mushikiwabo also made a presentation, preaching about Rwandan values to the jubilant youths. \u201cRwandan values have no borders,\u201d she said. \u201cWe are who we are, irrespective of where we are.\u201d<\/p>\n
Earlier, multiple Rwandan artists, including King James and the Rwandan diva, Diana Teta stimulated the gathering, setting the room into emotional mode.<\/p>\n
Patriotic songs are being sung in between the event as MCs command participants to chant patriotic slogans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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