TechWomen 2020 Applications Now Open
The 2020 TechWomen application is now open! The application will close on 09:00AM PST (GMT-08:00), Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Selection Process TechWomen participants are selected based…
Op-Ed: Rwanda and the U.S. fight HIV/AIDS together
Op-Ed: Rwanda and the U.S. fight HIV/AIDS together By Ambassador Peter H. Vrooman Published Thursday, November 28, 2019 The New Times (Kigali, Rwanda) Kigali – World…
Rwandan Students in the United States Hits an All-Time High
Kigali – The number of Rwanda students attending U.S. colleges and universities hit an all-time high during the 2018-19 academic year, according to new data…
2020 EDUCATIONUSA Scholars Program- Call for Application
The EducationUSA office at the Public Affairs Section of the United States Embassy – Kigali, seeks to identify and recruit secondary school graduates who scored…
Rwanda and the United States Hold Fifth Meeting of the U.S.-Rwanda TIFA Council
In their fifth meeting of the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) Council, Rwanda and the United States discussed several mutually reinforcing strategic objectives to…
Ambassador Vrooman’s Remarks on Release of RPHIA Data
Remarks for Ambassador Peter Vrooman Rwanda Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment (RPHIA) Release Event Tuesday, October 22, 2019 « as prepared for delivery » Good afternoon.…
Applications Open for the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program
Applications are being accepted for the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program (CADFP) DEADLINE: December 9, 2019 at 11:59 PM EST What is the CADFP? The…
OP-ED: Everyone Wins With Inclusive Employment
We are an odd couple, perhaps, a first-time ambassador in his 50s and a long-time advocate for persons with disabilities who just turned 30. But…
U.S. Embassy Launches Application for Academy for Women Entrepreneurs
U.S. Embassy Launches Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Kigali – Monday, September 23, 2019 The U.S. Embassy in Kigali announces a call for applications…
U.S. Embassy Opens “Community Solutions Program” Exchange Application Period
Kigali – September 20, 2019 The U.S. Embassy in Kigali is pleased to announce the opening of the application period for the 2020 Community Solutions…
U.S.A. Now Accepting Online Applications for YALI 2020 Mandela Washington Fellowship
Kigali – September 12, 2019 The U.S. government is now accepting online applications for the Summer 2020 Mandela Washington Fellowship and invites young Rwandan leaders…
Secretary of Health and Human Services Visits Rwanda
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HSS) Secretary Alex M. Azar II visited Rwanda September 14-15, 2019, as part of a regional visit. HHS…
Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Kigali, Rwanda
Location: Congo’s Nord-Kivu, Ituri, and Sud-Kivu Provinces Event: To control the spread of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Congolese authorities continue to establish health check points…
Ambassador Vrooman Closes Shared Accord 19
Remarks for Ambassador Peter Vrooman Closing Ceremony of Shared Accord 19 Wednesday, August 28, 2019 (As prepared) LTG Balla Keita (MINUSCA CJTF), BG John Baptist…
Chargé d’affaires Belinda Jackson Farrier Opens Shared Accord 2019
Remarks Given By Charge d’affaires Belinda Jackson Farrier Shared Accord 2019 – Opening Ceremony Wednesday, August 14, 2019 I am honored to join you today…
Two Hundred Students Complete U.S. Embassy’s English Access Program
Nyanza – Friday, July 19, 2019 Ambassador Peter H. Vrooman honored 200 students who completed the U.S. Embassy’s English Access Microscholarship Program at a graduation…
United States Embassy celebrates 15 years of PEPFAR aid to Rwanda
Kigali – July 18, 2019 Réseau Rwandais des Personnes Vivant avec le VIH/SIDA (RRP+) hosted a film screening Thursday to celebrate 15 years of success…
Ambassador Peter H. Vrooman Remarks at the PEPFAR 15th Anniversary Film Event
Good afternoon! Mwiriwe! I would like to thank the Réseau Rwandais des Personnes Vivant avec le VIH/SIDA (RPP+) and its chairperson, Sylvie Muneza, as well…
