KIGALI (January 2, 2022) — The Embassy of the United States of America to the Republic of Rwanda announces a new donation of 999,180 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine as a gift from the United States to the people of Rwanda. This latest donation brings the total current U.S. donation of COVID-19 vaccines to Rwanda …
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U.S. Embassy in Rwanda Commemorates World AIDS Day Nyagatare (December 1, 2021) – In honor of World AIDS Day 2021, Ambassador of the United States to the Republic of Rwanda Peter H. Vrooman joined officials of the Government of Rwanda in pledging, “Together, We End AIDS,” at a commemoration that took place in Nyagatare, Eastern …
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U.S. Gives Rwanda Nearly 2 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses in Total KIGALI (November 27, 2021) — The Embassy of the United States of America to the Republic of Rwanda announces a new delivery of 301,860 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine as a gift from the people of the United States to the people of …
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KIGALI (October 7, 2021) — As further demonstration of United States commitment to improving health in Rwanda, the United States yesterday donated personal protective equipment (PPE) and other medical supplies to protect Rwandan doctors, nurses, and other medical workers from COVID-19, with a total donation value of more than 147 million Rwandan francs. The new …
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KIGALI (September 29, 2021) — The United States is committed to working with the people and government of Rwanda to improve health through assistance such as training. Today Ambassador of the United States to the Republic of Rwanda Peter Vrooman participated in a Rwanda Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program (FETP) Scientific Conference at the …
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KIGALI (September 28, 2021) — The United States is committed working with the people and Government of Rwanda to combat HIV/AIDS in Rwanda and to support the inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of society. Today, Ambassador of the United States to the Republic of Rwanda Peter Vrooman participated at a forum to …
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Paul Rusesabagina Case Outcome Press Statement Ned Price, Department Spokesperson September 20, 2021 The United States is concerned by the Government of Rwanda’s conviction of U.S. lawful permanent resident Paul Rusesabagina on September 20. The reported lack of fair trial guarantees calls into question the fairness of the verdict. We have consistently highlighted the importance …
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KIGALI (August 18, 2021) — The U.S. Embassy in Kigali, Rwanda, announces the donation by the United States Government of 489,060 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s global efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. government coordinated closely with COVAX and the African Union on the country allocations. …
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KIGALI (July 23, 2021) — The United States of America delivered five new mobile X-ray machines to Rwanda Biomedical Centre today as part of the long-standing U.S. commitment to improving health in Rwanda. The X-ray machines provide urgent support to Rwanda’s ability to diagnose and treat COVID-19 patients as much of Africa battles a significant wave of cases. “The United States and Rwanda are …
Read More» Media Note Office of the Spokesperson JULY 22, 2021 The United States and the Government of Rwanda virtually hosted on July 21-22 members of the UN General Assembly Special Committee on Peacekeeping (known as the C-34) for a preparatory meeting focused on capacity-building partnerships ahead of the December 2021 UN Peacekeeping Ministerial in Seoul, Korea. …
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KIGALI (Sunday, June 13, 2021) — U.S. Ambassador to Rwanda Peter H. Vrooman recognized International Albinism Awareness Day today with a series of events this weekend to highlight issues faced by persons with albinism and the advocacy role of the Organization for Integration and Promotion of People with Albinism (OIPPA). On Saturday, Ambassador Vrooman handed over 150 boxes …
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U.S. DONATES X-RAY MACHINE TO STRENGTHEN KIBUYE’S COVID RESPONSE KIBUYE (May 21, 2021) — As part of U.S. commitment to improving health in Rwanda, the Government of the United States of America delivered a new mobile X-ray machine to Kibuye Referral Hospital Friday, providing urgent support to the hospital’s ability to diagnose and treat COVID-19 …
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New Assistance Brings Total U.S. Covid Aid to Rwanda to 17 billion RWF Kigali, Rwanda, April 2, 2021 — U.S. Ambassador to Rwanda Peter H. Vrooman announced today another round of U.S. assistance to help Rwanda address the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Almost 5 billion Rwandan francs of new assistance in the past two months brings …
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Thursday, March 18, 2021 U.S. EMBASSY CELEBRATES 75th ANNIVERSARY OF THE FULBRIGHT PROGRAMS Kigali, Rwanda — On Wednesday, March 17, U.S. Ambassador to Rwanda Peter H. Vrooman hosted a virtual celebration to mark the 75th anniversary of the prestigious U.S. government sponsored Fulbright Program and to showcase the scholarship program’s positive impact on individuals, institutions, …
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KIGALI, December 03, 2020 – U.S. Ambassador to Rwanda Peter H. Vrooman and Rwandan Minister of Education Dr. Valentine Uwamariya inaugurated a construction and renovation project worth 400 million Rwandan francs during a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday at Kimihurura Primary School in Kigali. The Kimihurura Primary School project highlights accessibility as the United Nations marks the International …
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USAID/Rwanda launches the Umurimo Kuri Bose Activity to Promote an Inclusive and Enabling Environment for Youth with Disabilities to Access and Succeed in Employment Kigali—On December 2, 2020, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) launched the Umurimo Kuri Bose (Kinyarwanda for “Employment for All”) activity, which is an investment of nearly 1.5 billion RWF …
Read More» KIGALI, Nov. 23, 2020 — The U.S. Embassy in Kigali and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln launched today the University Partnerships and Exchange (UPEX) Rwanda Program, an innovative fellowship that will provide mid-career administrators at Rwandan colleges and universities with a year of enrichment and practical training on university advancement and international partnerships. “We are proud to …
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A record number of Rwandan students — 1,444 — studied in the United States during the recently-completed 2019-20 academic year, according to official U.S. government data released today. The new all-time high level is an 11.8 percent increase over the previous year and places Rwanda as sixth highest among all sub-Saharan African countries. Rwanda trails …
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Kigali—On Thursday, November 12, the United States donated more than 200 million Rwandan francs worth of medical supplies to Rwanda to protect doctors, nurses, other medical workers, and their patients from COVID-19. U.S. Ambassador Peter H. Vrooman led a handover of a portion of the supplies at Nyamata Hospital, delivering boxes of N95 and surgical masks, surgical and non-surgical …
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For Immediate Release Media Contact: Irene V. Nambi, Communications & Outreach Specialist Email: virenam@gmail.com Four-Year USAID Isuku Iwacu Project Celebrates Brining Sanitation Access to 500,000 Rwandans Kigali (November 5, 2020) — Over the past four years (2016-2020), the United States Agency for International Development (USAID’s) Isuku Iwacu activity invested 10.5 billion RWF in highly successful measures …
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Kigali—On Wednesday, August 12, 2020, the United States donated 131 million Rwandan Francs worth of medical supplies to Rwanda to protect doctors, nurses, other medical workers, and their patients from COVID-19. Ambassador Vrooman led the U.S. donation of medical supplies including surgical masks, sterile and disposable gloves, protective boots, and top-of-the-line “N95” airborne-particle filtering respirators. …
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 30, 2020 United States Donates Ventilators to Rwanda to Respond to COVID-19 Kigali – The United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has donated 100 new state-of-the-art ventilators to Rwanda to fight against COVID-19. The donation delivers on President Trump’s generous offer of critically needed medical equipment …
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KIGALI – On Thursday, July 2, 2020, the Government of Rwanda and the United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), signed a five-year agreement to commit 605 Billion Rwandan Francs to Rwanda’s development efforts. The commitment—detailed in a document called a Development Objective Grant Agreement (DOAG)—was signed at the offices …
Read More» On the Occasion of the Rwanda National Day PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE JULY 1, 2020 On behalf of the United States, I offer my sincerest congratulations to the people and the Government of Rwanda as you celebrate 58 years of independence on July 1 and the 26th anniversary of Liberation Day …
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U.S. EMBASSY KIGALI PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION May 29, 2020 Kigali, Rwanda American Citizens, Organizations Support Rwandan People Through COVID-19 Pandemic The global coronavirus pandemic is causing significant change around the world, but some things remain constant — including the generosity of the American people and the many partnerships between Rwanda and the United States. While the U.S. government has committed more than US$5 million to date in emergency funding in support of Rwanda’s COVID-19 response, private American citizens, …
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. Government Supports Children to Learn From Home KIGALI – The U.S Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is committed to ensuring that the over 3 million students currently out of school due to school closures are continuing to learn from home. In partnership with Rwanda Education Board …
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. Government Contributes 47 Million RWF for Emergency Rain Damage Relief KIGALI – On May 12, 2020, U.S. Ambassador to Rwanda Peter Vrooman authorized over 47 million RWF for immediate emergency response to destruction caused by heavy rain storms. The relief funds, funded by USAID’s Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance, will aid families with needs identified by …
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U.S. EMBASSY KIGALI PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION April 24, 2020 Kigali, Rwanda New Funding Continues Strong U.S. Government Support of Rwanda’s COVID-19 Response The U.S. Embassy in Kigali announced today more than four million U.S. dollars in additional emergency funding for Rwanda’s COVID-19 response. These donations continue the U.S. government’s strong support of Rwanda’s public health sector and will expand …
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STUTTGART, Germany – The Nebraska National Guard and Rwanda began a new partnership during a signing ceremony in Kigali, Rwanda, Dec. 12, 2019, as part of the National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program. “State partnerships are integral to strengthening alliances, providing mutually beneficial training opportunities and enhancing defense security in Africa,” said Air Force Brig. …
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December 10, 2019 Kigali, Rwanda – U.S. Ambassador to Rwanda Peter H. Vrooman swore in 69 new Peace Corps Volunteers Tuesday at the U.S. Embassy in Kacyiru. The Volunteers, who completed 12 weeks of intensive training including Kinyarwanda language training, will work in the health and education sectors to support the Government of Rwanda’s development goals. …
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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 released this week. The 2019 Open Doors Report, released by EducationUSA as part of International Education Week, notes 1,292 Rwandan students in the United States last academic year, a 4.9 …
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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 Program exchange. Applications are now open and will close on October 30, 2019. Selected candidates will travel to the United States for an intensive professional development exchange program from August …
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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 aged 25-35 to apply for this exciting opportunity. The fellowship will bring 700 of Africa’s most promising young leaders to top U.S. universities for a fully-funded six-week academic and leadership …
Read More» U.S. Department of State OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 This week the Department of State welcomes the 18 participants of the inaugural International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) “W-GDP: Overcoming Barriers to Women’s Economic Participation.” The Women’s Global Development and Prosperity Initiative (W-GDP), established by the White House and championed by Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump, is the …
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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 ceremony in Nyanza Friday. The English Access Program is a two-year program funded by the U.S. Embassy that provides students with 400 hours of supplementary English courses and educational activities. …
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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 by the United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) in Rwanda. PEPFAR has invested more than one billion U.S. dollars to treat and fight HIV/AIDS in Rwanda since …
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Kigali – Friday, March 29, 2019 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 …
Read More» Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC November 23, 2018 Violence against women is a global issue that affects millions of people annually. Every woman and girl deserves a life free from violence. The United States is committed to advancing gender equality and preventing and responding to all forms of violence against women …
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Nyamata – Wednesday, October 17, 2018 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 …
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The U.S. Embassy is proud to announce that twelve dynamic and experienced young Rwandans departed Kigali today to attend the fifth Young African Leadership Initiative Mandela Washington Fellowship. They will join 700 other young African leaders for a six- week program, and will be hosted by 12 prestigious U.S. universities, followed by a conference in …
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Nyamata—On April 26th, 2018 the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) launched a new 28 Billion RWF project to support agricultural growth and resiliency across Rwanda. The project, called Feed the Future Rwanda Hinga Weze, will be implemented over five years in 10 districts across Rwanda. Hinga Weze will work directly with over 200,000 …
Read More» Press Statement John J. Sullivan Acting Secretary of State Washington, DC April 7, 2018. We stand today with the people of Rwanda in commemorating the 1994 genocide during which more than 800,000 men, women, and children were brutally murdered. On this solemn occasion, we remember those who lost their lives and honor the courage of …
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As part of Women’s History Month, on March 23, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Richard Michaels honored three Rwandan women at an event at the U.S. Embassy. The three women, selected from over one thousand nominations submitted by U.S. Embassy Kigali’s 40,085 Facebook fans, were recognized with the Embassy’s fourth annual Rwandan Women of Courage award for …
Read More» Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan to Honor Awardees on March 23; Special Remarks by First Lady of the United States Melania Trump On Friday, March 23, Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan will host the annual International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awards at the U.S. Department of State to honor 10 extraordinary …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the 2018 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 Rwanda. The first U.S. Embassy …
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U.S. Ambassador to Rwanda Erica J. Barks-Ruggles visited Ruvugizo Village in Kinazi sector in Huye on December 5 to promote U.S. government-funded activities to combat malnutrition. During her visit, the Ambassador observed Growth Monitoring Promotion activities conducted at the village level along with Positive Deviance Hearth activities, which focus on identifying good behaviors practiced by …
Read More» On September 30th, 2017, the United States Ambassador to Rwanda Erica Barks-Ruggles authorized over 42 million RWF for immediate emergency response to destruction caused by September’s heavy rain storms. The relief funds will aid families whose needs were identified by the Government of Rwanda’s Ministry of Disaster Management and Refugee Affairs (MIDIMAR). The aid was …
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The U.S. Embassy is proud to announce that 15 dynamic and experienced young Rwandans, have been invited to participate in the fourth annual Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) Mandela Washington Fellowship. The Mandela Washington Fellowship is the flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative. It is composed of academic coursework, leadership training, and networking. …
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On June 13th, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) launched a 17.2 billion Rwandan Franc initiative, called Huguka Dukore, to train 40,000 Rwandan youth in workforce readiness skills by 2021. USAID hosted a launch event for Huguka Dukore at the Kimisagara Youth Empowerment for Global Opportunities (YEGO) Center in Kigali, Rwanda. Attendees included Government …
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On behalf of the United States Department of State, Renda and I sincerely wish Muslims around the world a peaceful and blessed Ramadan. Ramadan is a month of reverence, generosity, and self-reflection. Most importantly, it is a cherished time for family and friends to gather and give charity to those who are less fortunate. This …
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Employees of the U.S. Embassy in Kigali held a memorial ceremony to honor 26 Mission employees who lost their lives during the genocide. Over 200 people participated in the event, including employees from the U.S. Department of State, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Department of Defense and …
Read More» Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC April 7, 2017 On this solemn day, the United States stands side-by-side with the Rwandan people in remembrance of the more than 800,000 men, women, and children killed in the 1994 Rwandan genocide. We bow our heads honoring those who suffered and the family members …
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On March 22, U.S. Ambassador to Rwanda Erica J. Barks-Ruggles honored three Rwandan women at an event held at her residence to celebrate Women’s History Month. The three women, selected from nominations submitted by U.S. Embassy Kigali’s 40,085 Facebook fans, were recognized with the Embassy’s third annual Rwandan Women of Courage awards for their exceptional …
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KIGALI – On February 16, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) held a launch event at Groupe Scolaire Kinyinya to highlight the U.S. government’s Early Grade Reading Project, which aims to improve the Kinyarwanda reading skills of one million children over the next four years. The Early Grade Reading Project is implemented in …
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Rwanda’s Young Leaders Share Their Experience of America Kigali – October 13, 2016 U.S. Embassy Kigali is pleased to share the stories of promising young Rwandans who recently returned from the 2016 Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Mandela Washington Fellowship. Applications are currently open for young Rwandans interested in participating in the Summer 2017 Fellowship. …
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Julia Taft Refugee Grant The U.S. Embassy awarded a $25,000 grant to support vocational and business training for female refugees in the Mahama Refugee Camp in Eastern Province, Rwanda. The grant is made possible by the U.S. Department of State Julia Taft Refugee Fund and will be implemented by the non-profit organization Indego Africa. Through …
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On Tuesday, September 20, the U.S. Embassy awarded nine grants to cooperatives in Rwanda totaling $50,000 (40 million RWF). These grants, made possible by the U.S. Department of State Ambassador’s Special Self-Help (SSH) Fund, aim to support projects that are initiated at the community level, encourage community participation, and improve living conditions in the community. …
Read More» The U.S. Ambassador to Rwanda Launches the 5th Annual “Everybody Reads Rwanda” Initiative On September 15, 2016, U.S. Ambassador to Rwanda Erica Barks-Ruggles launched the Embassy’s 5th Annual Everybody Reads Rwanda Campaign. On hand for the campaign launch was Ministry of Education Director of Cross-Cutting Programs Sylvie Uwimbabazi, U.S. Embassy officials, educators, civil society …
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Kigali – U.S. Ambassador to Rwanda Erica Barks-Ruggles swore in 26 new Peace Corps Volunteers today at her residence in Kacyiru. These Volunteers will work in Rwanda’s health sector, becoming part of the Rwandan Government’sFirst 1000 Days Initiative. Following today’s ceremony, the Volunteers will travel outside of Kigali to the villages and health centers in …
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On World Refugee Day, the United States Government reaffirms our strong partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the Government of Rwanda in support of refugees who have found safety and shelter in Rwanda. There are more than 20 million refugees across the globe today. Over the past year, Rwanda has …
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The local employees’ association of the U.S. Mission in Kigali held a memorial ceremony on Wednesday, April 13 and a Walk to Remember on Friday, April 15 to honor the 25 Mission employees who lost their lives during the 1994 genocide. Rwandan employees of the U.S. Department of State, USAID, Centers for Disease Control (CDC), …
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U.S. Ambassador to Rwanda Erica J. Barks-Ruggles today announced the award of a $19,970 grant to support mentorship and opportunities for adolescent girls to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The grant, made possible through the U.S. Department of State’s Mission Driven Alumni Outreach fund, will be implemented by Rwandan alumnae of …
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U.S. Ambassador to Rwanda Erica J. Barks-Ruggles honored three Rwandan women today at a tea held at the U.S. Embassy to celebrate International Women’s Day. The women were chosen from nominations submitted by U.S. Embassy Kigali’s 33,000 Facebook fans to receive the Embassy’s 2016 Rwandan Women of Courage award for their inspiring example of leadership …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy is proud to announce the award of a USD $87,000 (approximately 63.5 million RWF) grant from the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation to the National Commission for the Fight against Genocide (CNLG). This grant will provide training to local Rwandan experts in artifact and structural conservation at Nyamata genocide memorial. While …
Read More» Press Statement John Kirby Department Spokesperson Washington, DC August 20, 2015 Today’s inauguration in Burundi demonstrates the ruling party’s intent to ignore the voices of its people in pursuit of its own political agenda. An inauguration – without a government that represents the population’s many political voices and without a comprehensive and inclusive dialogue – …
Read More» Nairobi, 12 August 2015 – The ongoing political impasse and instability in Burundi call for restraint, leadership, and vision from all concerned citizens of Burundi to prevent further violence. We condemn the recent attacks and commend those calling for calm. Following months of unrest and the controversial electoral process, the Burundian government can begin to …
Read More» The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden and United Nations World Food Program (WFP) World Food Program Regional Director Valerie Guarnieri, announced an award for future partnership to provide food-aid in Rwandan schools. The award signing was witnessed by United States Ambassador Erica Barks-Ruggles and the Rwandan Minister of Agriculture Gerardine Mukeshimana. …
Read More» WASHINGTON, D.C., May 11, 2015 –Voice of America today began boosting broadcasts to Burundi where at least 14 people have been killed and more than 200 injured in protests against President Pierre Nkurunziza running for a third term. VOA has additional shortwave and FM broadcasts in Kirundi, Kinyarwanda, Kiswahili, French, and English with an expanded …
Read More» Ambassador of the United States, Erica Barks-Ruggles, and Minister of Internal Security, Sheikh Mussa Fazil Harerimana, today signed a Letter of Agreement for partnership on police peacekeeping. Under this agreement, the United States will provide Rwanda with training and other support for Rwandan National Police forces deploying to United Nations and regional peacekeeping operations around …
Read More» U.S. Ambassador to Rwanda Erica J. Barks-Ruggles honored four Rwandan women today at an event held at her home to celebrate Women’s History Month. The women, selected from nominations submitted by U.S. Embassy Kigali’s 20,000 Facebook fans, were recognized with the Embassy’s first-ever Rwandan Women of Courage awards for their exceptional service and leadership. “The …
Read More» Kigali – The United States officially renewed its commitment to the Rwandan people by providing over $108 million of development assistance in late December 2014 to fund ongoing and new development projects. These funds, implemented through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), will continue the United States’ work to accelerate Rwanda’s progress to …
Read More» Press Statement Jen Psaki Department Spokesperson Washington, DC The United States welcomes the announcement by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) of the start of military operations against the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), an armed group that has inflicted immeasurable suffering on the civilian population of eastern …
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