Japan Rwanda Youth Cooperation

Kigali - Rwanda Written by Philemon. This September 4th – September 14 th, 2019, a delegation from JRYC Japan side will attend The Japan Rwanda Youth Cooperation 18 th Conference, a conference that will be held in Kigali, Rwanda.   The conference is part of the cooperation’s mission to enhance a mutual understanding between Japanese and Rwandan university students through cultural exchange, study tours and collaborative social initiatives on both sides. This year’s conference follows the footsteps of last year's conference, Japan Rwanda Youth Cooperation 17 th Conference, held in Tokyo - Japan in August 2018, which was a huge success to the cooperation. This 10-day trip to Rwanda will cover daily meetings with JRYC members, study tours (details below) and exploring Rwandan rich culture and history. Among others, we shall have a pleasure to visit the following places: 1. The Japan Embassy in Rwanda Office of the Japan Embassy in Rwanda In ...

Prepared and Written by Eric Mugabo and Oreste Tuyishimire Japan Rwanda Youth Cooperation members (Rwanda side) held a general meeting On 14th June 2019. The general meeting convened current JRYC-Rwanda side members and newly recruited members. The meeting agenda, as presented by the outgoing Coordinator Philemon, was: Purposive life of JRYC Welcoming new members Preparations of the upcoming 18th conference JRYC Elections 1. PURPOSIVE LIFE OF JRYC The outgoing Coordinator Philemon discussed much on the very objectives of JRYC, and the importance that JRYC plays in our day-to-day student lives. During the meeting, both current members and new members discussed our responsibilities to make JRYC a prosperous association. Daniel, the outgoing Media officer, reminded the attendees that every member of JRYC must have the following characters that will help him/her to serve the association to his or her best. Team working Presence during JRYC activities Bringing innovat...

Sophia the human Robot, wearing Umushanana during the Transform Africa Summit 2019 in Kigali, Rwanda. Article written by Joyce, Eric and Honoré (JRYC Members)                                                                   Countries around the world possess varieties of cultures, with traditional clothing styles as a main indicator of those cultures. Clothing styles across the world have many things in common and other specific and attractive varieties everyone should enjoy to experience.  Rwanda and Japan also have their specific traditional clothing styles ranging from UMUSHANA, INSHABURE, INKANDA, and INYONGA in Rwanda. In Japan, the most commonly known traditional clothing style is KIMONO; but other styles include YUKATA and the HAKAMA. x In this article, we are going to highlight some si...

Stage set for the big event.                                                                           W hereas humans are identified and distinguished by their names, symbols, culture, and traditions, there is a need to recognize some of our closest relatives with names.  In African traditions, it is at that moment that fire-place gathering that warmth and wisdom, families and societies get together and common values are passed onto future generations.  This same manner can be sighted with The Kwita Izina Gorilla naming ceremony in Rwanda, where hundreds of Rwandans, regional and international tourists converge each year to what is described as a "United Community" to demonstrate the shared values specifically on conservation of our close relatives, the critically endangered mo...

Tokyo, Japan This August 14 th – August 22 nd 2018, a delegation from JRYC Rwanda side will attend The Japan Rwanda Youth Cooperation 17 th Conference , a conference that will be held in Tokyo, Japan. The conference is part of the cooperation’s mission to enhance a mutual understanding between Japanese and Rwandan university students through culture exchange, study tours and collaborative social initiatives on both sides. This year’s conference follows the footsteps of last year's conference, Japan Rwanda Youth Cooperation 16th Conference, held in Kigali - Rwanda in August 2017, which was a huge success to the cooperation, and will cover daily meetings with JRYC members, study tours (details below) and exploring Japanese culture. Among others, we shall have a pleasure to visit the following places: 1. Rwanda embassy in Japan In July 2012, Rwanda and Japan celebrated the 50th Anniversary of Establishment of Diplomatic Relations. Rwanda opened an...