A glimpse of some of the 415 trainees who concluded their comprehensive five-week training at the National Ubutore Development Centre (NUDC) in Nkumba, Burera District on August 25. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza.
Over 400 youths concluded their five-week-long training at the National Ubutore Development Centre (NUDC) in Nkumba, Burera District.
The 13th edition of the Indangamirwa series of civic education, Itorero, witnessed active participation of a diverse group of students aged 18 to 25.
Among the 415 trainees this year were 235 boys and 177 girls who came together to primarily acquire knowledge in military skills and civic training.
The closing ceremony, on Friday, August 25, was graced by President Paul Kagame who encouraged the graduates to always strive to contribute to their country, regardless of their professions.
The trainees included Rwandan students attending schools across Asia, Europe, America, and Africa. Also present were the top performers from the recently concluded Itorero for Advanced Level secondary school graduates in Rwanda, along with some of the highest-achieving employees from various government institutions and districts.
Since its inception in 2008, a total of 4,624 young Rwandans have participated in the Indangamirwa programme.
The event was captured by The New Times photographer Olivier Mugwiza, who has provided a selection of highlights in the pictures.
The closing ceremony was graced by President Paul Kagame who encouraged the graduates to always strive to contribute to their country, regardless of their professions.
During the five weeks at Nkumba, they primarily acquired knowledge in military skills and civic training.
Trainees acquired knowledge in military skills and civic training.
Trainees acquired knowledge in military skills and civic training.
A group of trainees present what they learnt during their five-week-long training
President Kagame interacts with some trainees who were presenting what they learnt during the five-week-long training at the National Ubutore Development Centre (NUDC), in Nkumba, Burera District .
The trainees included Rwandan students attending schools across Asia, Europe, America, and Africa. Captured here showcasing military drills during the event.
Some military drills showcased by the graduates at the event
A group of trainees during the presentation of some military drills at the event
Sandrine Umutoni, the new Minister of State for youth, at the closing ceremony.
Parents of trainees attended the closing ceremony.
Speaking on behalf of the graduates, Pascal Harelimana pledged to be good ambassadors for the country wherever they go and role models in society by fighting drugs, volunteering in different fields of work, and taking good care of their mental health, among other things.
The 2023 edition brought together 235 boys and 177 girls, mainly to acquire knowledge in military skills and civic training.
Trainees during a morale boosting session during the closing ceremony
Trainees during a morale boosting session.
Parents attended the closing ceremony of the training.
The 13th edition of the Indangamirwa series of civic education, Itorero, saw a wide range of students from 18-25 years participate
The 13th edition of the Indangamirwa series of civic education, Itorero, witnessed active participation of a diverse group of students aged 18 to 25.
The five-week-long training was held at the National Ubutore Development Centre (NUDC), in Nkumba, Burera District .
Ines Mpambara, Minister in charge of Cabinet Affairs interacts with a trainee during the closing ceremony
Among the 415 trainees, this year, were 235 boys and 177 girls who came together to primarily acquire knowledge in military skills and civic training.
The closing ceremony was graced by President Paul Kagame who encouraged the graduates to always strive to contribute to their country, regardless of their professions.
Jean Damascene Bizimana, the Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement (MINUBUMWE) speaks at the closing ceremony of the five-week-long training at the National Ubutore Development Centre (NUDC) in Nkumba, Burera District.
President Kagame poses for a group photo with trainees who completed the training in Nkumba
According to Jean Damascene Bizimana, the Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, since its inception in 2008, a total of 4,624 young Rwandans have participated in the Indangamirwa programme.