Rwanda Day - Toronto 2013

London

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Three thousand Rwandans and friends of Rwanda from across Europe, North America and Africa gathered in London to celebrate Rwanda Day. The fourth edition of Rwanda was themed “Agaciro: Delivering Prosperity” and took place in the wake of continued economic success including the sell of Rwanda' first Eurobond and economic growth that led to one million Rwandans lifted out of poverty.

“It is when faced with challenges that a nation or a people prove their ability and their unity. Imfura do not run away from challenges and they do not change the integrity of imfura. Our history has taught us that we must be the solutions to our challenges and determine our destiny. What Africans should have in common is not the burden of dependency but the solution of self reliance. We must question the motives of those who are unwilling to see this relationship change and oppose our ambition to achieve self reliance and cease to be a burden to others. There has to come a time when we rely on ourselves. Rwanda and Africa cannot continue to live like this.” - President Kagame

Boston

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Rwanda Day, Boston – September 2012

Thousands of Rwandans and friends of Rwanda gathered in Boston, Massachusetts, at Westin Copley Hotel from September 21 to 22, 2012 the theme : “Agaciro, The Journey Continues…” This event provided the opportunity for all Rwandans as well as friends of Rwanda to learn more about the remarkable unfolding success story of Rwanda's progress by hearing and seeing all the ways that this rebirth has been made possible.

‘Progress invites detractors, but it's ok let them do their job I will do mine, if our progress hurts anyone, it's not our intention, I will just say sorry.'
President Kagame
Speech at Rwanda Day Boston 2012

Paris

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“Rwanda” Day, Paris – September 2011

Over 3500 Rwandans and friends of Rwanda welcomed President Kagame in Paris On September 11.

“Today's Rwanda and tomorrow's Rwanda is this Rwanda of equal opportunity that ensures that those less fortunate are not left behind but are part of our development”.

President Kagame

His Excellency President Kagame's thank you note for those who joined Rwanda Day Paris 2011

Chicago

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Rwanda Day, Chicago – June, 2011

Thousands of Rwandans and friends of Rwanda gathered at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Chicago to celebrate Rwanda Day 2011, themed ‘Agaciro. Our Heritage. Our Future.'

Rwanda Day Chicago brought together Rwandans from the North American Diaspora as well as representatives from Rwanda and Europe. The day took place on Friday, June 10, with exhibitions by Rwandan companies and presentations on the progress the country has registered. Rwandan artistes entertainment the audience.

“Our democracy, our quest for transformation provides us with the desire, the energy to give ourselves that dignity. When we give our citizens access to health, education, food security, tools of communications…there is no basis for any accusations. No one can teach us about the importance of human rights…we know it more than anyone.”

President Kagame