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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By U.S. Embassy Rwanda | 14 June, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador, Disability
Ambassador Vrooman Remarks at the Launch of USAID’s Feed the Future “Nguriza Nshore” Activity September 20, 2018 Kigali Convention Center Thank you for joining me this morning in launching the U.S. government’s new Feed the Future Nguriza Nshore activity. Our Feed the Future program has promoted agricultural-led economic growth in Rwanda over the past five ...
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By U.S. Embassy Rwanda | 21 September, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador, USAID PROJECT
On behalf of the U.S. government, the U.S. Embassy, the Department of Defense, and the Department of State, I want to thank you all for participating and making Shared Accord 18 such a rewarding exercise. I also noticed that there are many invited guests, which include many Blue Helmets who have served in UN peacekeeping ...
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By U.S. Embassy Rwanda | 4 September, 2018 | Topics: Speeches | Tags: Ambassador
The U.S. Ambassador to Rwanda, Peter Vrooman, was the guest of honor August 28 at the closing ceremony of Shared Accord 2018 at the Rwandan Military Academy in Gako, Rwanda. Ambassador Vrooman was joined by the Rwandan Defence Forces Army Chief of Staff, Lt Gen Jacques Musemakweli, who presided over the closing ceremony of the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Rwanda | 4 September, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News | Tags: Ambassador
Peter H. Vrooman is the United States Ambassador to the Republic of Rwanda. He is a career member of the U.S. Senior Foreign Service, class of Counselor, and a diplomat since 1991. He arrived in Kigali in April 2018. Read more about
Ambassador Peter H. Vrooman .
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By U.S. Embassy Rwanda | 3 April, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News | Tags: Ambassador
Ambassador Barks-Ruggles, Erica’ speech on the Handover ceremony of the Africa Military Education Program (AMEP) Medical Modeling and Simulation Project. Tuesday, February 7th, 2016 Rwanda Military Hospital, Kanombe ———————————————- Good morning! All protocols observed. Thank you for making this Medical Modeling and Simulation (MMS) center a huge success. This project represents our strong partnership in supporting peacekeeping. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Rwanda | 8 February, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Health Issues, Speeches, U.S. & Rwanda | Tags: Ambassador, Medical training, Military
Good afternoon. Thank you for joining me here today for the
Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund Grant Signing Ceremony . I want to thank Mr. Apollo Munanura, Director General for the Rwanda Cooperative Agency for being here today. I am excited to join with you as we welcome nine (9) new cooperatives to the list of 171 Self-Help grant recipients since 1999. These ...
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By U.S. Embassy Rwanda | 21 September, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Ambassador's Fund, Business, Economic Issues, Exclude, News, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador, Business, Grant, self help, speech
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. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Rwanda | 21 September, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador's Fund, Business, Economic Issues, News, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador, cooperatives, self help
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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By U.S. Embassy Rwanda | 2 August, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador, Peace Corps
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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By U.S. Embassy Rwanda | 29 March, 2016 | Topics: Alumni, Ambassador's Fund, Education, Press Releases | Tags: alumni, Ambassador, Girls education, Grant, STEM
Your Excellency Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda, Honorable Minister of Finance Ambassador Claver Gatete Honorable Minister of Infrastructure James Musoni WASAC CEO James Sano Culligan East Africa and Central Asia (EACA) CEO Beyhan Nakiboglu and Senior Vice President Laurence Bower Distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, all Protocols Observed. I am very honored ...
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By U.S. Embassy Rwanda | 28 March, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador, Culligan International, statement
