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The 7th Rwanda Day was hosted in the Netherlands October 3 2015, at the RAI Convention Centre in Amsterdam. An estimated four thousand Rwandans had converged on Amsterdam, coming from Belgium, Norway, Switzerland, France, Denmark, Great Britain, and even Portugal. They garthered to interact and discuss on Rwanda's progress and solutions to challenges ahead. “Coming together as we are here today is one way of pulling as one for the common purpose of building our nation, a purpose to which every Rwandan and even the many friends of Rwanda are…

Rwanda Day in Dallas held on 23 May 2015. The Rwanda Day Dallas was the first edition of the Rwanda Youth Forum. Rwanda Day Dallas brought together hundreds of youth to reflect on Rwanda's achievement to date and the role of the youth in Rwanda's journey yesterday, today and tomorrow. Important Quotes from Rwanda Day Dallas #Youth4Rwanda “Nothing should make you think that your identity and background is inferior. You are as important and relevant as anyone else.” -President Paul Kagame "Being Rwandan gives us a sense of belonging. It's…

Rwanda Day in Atlanta was held on 20 September 2014. The theme of Rwanda Day Toronto was ‘Agaciro: Our choice’. Rwanda Day Atlanta was the celebration of 20 years of liberation, the country’s progress, find solutions to our challenges and build the dignified nation we deserve through 3 choices: Staying Together | Being Accountable | Thinking Big “Think big, think beyond yourself contribute to the wellbeing of your neighbour the same way he/she contributes to yours.” – President Paul Kagame For more pictures click here:

Rwanda Day in Toronto was held on 28 September 2013. Over 3,000 Rwandans and friends of the country attended Rwanda Day in Toronto, Canada. The theme of Rwanda Day Toronto was ‘Agaciro: Investing in our future’. Rwanda Day Toronto included a panel titled “Investing in our Future” where Rwandans and Friends of Rwanda from various sectors shared stories of social and economic investment in the country. "We must ask ourselves what kind of Rwandan we want to be. We believe in being Rwandans defined by dignity in a safe and…

Rwanda Day in London was held on 18 May 2013 Three thousand Rwandans and friends of Rwanda from across Europe, North America and Africa gathered in London to celebrate Rwanda Day. Rwanda Day in London was the fourth edition of the event and was themed “Agaciro: Delivering Prosperity”. “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.” – President Paul Kagame For more pictures…

Rwanda Day in Boston was held from 21-22 September 2012. Thousand Rwandans and friends of Rwanda from across North America gathered at the Westin Copley Hotel to celebrate Rwanda Day in Boston. The theme of Rwanda Day Boston was “Agaciro, The Journey Continues…” “It should be a source of pride that we are able to drive our development, that we belong to a country of dignified people, that we have a definite identity as Rwandans.” – President Paul Kagame For more pictures click here

Rwanda Day in Paris was held on 11 September 2011. Over 3700 Rwandans and friends of Rwanda welcomed President Kagame to Paris for Rwanda Day. The theme of Rwanda Day Paris was ‘Generation Dignity. Destination Prosperity’. “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