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Call for Applications: 2021 Fulbright Foreign Student Program

Candidates who are affiliated with other educational, cultural, or professional institutions are eligible to apply

The U.S. Embassy in Kigali, Rwanda is pleased to announce the annual competition for the Fulbright Foreign Student Program, the largest Fulbright program, designed primarily to strengthen African universities through higher degree training (Master’s degree). Although core Fulbright Exchanges are with universities, candidates who are affiliated with other educational, cultural,…

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US envoy on Rwanda’s transformation and why he is keen to learn Kinyarwanda

He usually uses some Kinyarwanda words when giving speeches in the country or during interviews with the media

Peter Hendrick Vrooman, the US ambassador to Rwanda is one envoy that stands out for the love he has for Kinyarwanda. He usually uses some Kinyarwanda words when giving speeches in the country or during interviews with the media. “Ndiga buri munsi” (I learn every day) is one of his…

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U.S. Embassy Honors Three Rwandan Women of Courage

The three women were recognized with the U.S. Embassy’s fifth annual Rwandan Women of Courage award for their exceptional service and leadership

The U.S. Ambassador to Rwanda, Peter Vrooman, honored three Rwandan women today with the 2019 Rwandan Women of Courage award at an event at his home in celebration of Women’s History Month.  The three women — Christine Ashimwe, Dative Nakabonye, and Christine Mukeshimana — were selected from more than 2,000…

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Call for Application: International Writing Program (IWP) Free Online Writing Course at the University of Iowa

Offering the free online/virtual course “Write for Your Life: Turning Trauma into Stories

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) at the US Department of State and the International Writing Program (IWP) at the University of Iowa are offering the free online/virtual course “Write for Your Life: Turning Trauma into Stories”. We will explore strategies to create vivid, compelling stories (fiction and/or…

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Call for Applications: 2020-2021 Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program

Two categories of grants are offered through African Research Scholar Program

The U.S. Embassy in Kigali, Rwanda is pleased to announce the call for applications for the 2020-2021 Fulbright African Research Scholar Program (ARSP), a program of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE). Two categories of grants…

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Nomination for 2019 Rwanda Woman of Courage Award

The Woman of Courage Award honors women who are making history in Rwanda through their work to better their societies, to fight discrimination or strife, and to help resolve conflicts

The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the 2019 Rwanda Woman of Courage Award. This annual award recognizes women from around the country who have demonstrated exceptional courage and leadership in advocating for peace, justice, human rights, gender equality, and women’s empowerment in…

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Ambassador Peter H. Vrooman Speech for Ministry of Health World AIDS Day Event in Musanze, Rwanda

Today as we celebrate World AIDS Day, I can say with confidence and pride that by working together we have the ability to control the HIV epidemic in Rwanda by 2020

Honorable Minister of Health, Dr. Diane Gashumba; Governor of the Northern Province, Honorable Jean Marie Vianney Gatabazi; Director General of the Rwanda Biomedical Center, Dr. Jeanine Condo; Banyacyubahiro muteraniye hano, Mwaramutse!  Today as we celebrate World AIDS Day, I can say with confidence and pride that by working together we…

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U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation at Nyamata Genocide Memorial

This grant, which is the second phase of a partnership started in 2015, will be used for the conservation of ethnographic objects and traditional architecture at Nyamata Genocide Memorial

The U.S. Embassy is proud to announce the award of an additional USD $100,000 grant (approximately 88. million RWF) from the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation to the National Commission for the Fight against Genocide (CNLG). This grant, which is the second phase of a partnership started in 2015,…

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Rwanda: Remarks by Ambassador Peter H. Vrooman on fourth of July celebration

In light of our shared anniversary, the people of both the United States and Rwanda should take this opportunity to reflect on our common principles

Good evening – Mwiriwe! On behalf of President Trump and the people of the United States, I want to thank you for joining us to celebrate the 242nd anniversary of our Independence – just a day late.  July 4th marked the 24th Liberation Day for Rwanda, so that is why we are celebrating…