GASABO - President Paul Kagame has lauded the British Conservative Party’s contribution towards the development of the country. He was speaking yesterday after inaugurating a community centre in Kinyinya. The community centre was constructed by a team of Conservative volunteers led by Tobias Elwood MP in cooperation with the Survivors fund and the local population under Project Umubano. The volunteers who ended their visit yesterday have been in the country for two weeks working on projects in the sectors of health, education, justice, tourism and the private sector. This was their second visit to the country.
GASABO - President Paul Kagame has lauded the British Conservative Party’s contribution towards the development of the country.
He was speaking yesterday after inaugurating a community centre in Kinyinya. The community centre was constructed by a team of Conservative volunteers led by Tobias Elwood MP in cooperation with the Survivors fund and the local population under Project Umubano.
The volunteers who ended their visit yesterday have been in the country for two weeks working on projects in the sectors of health, education, justice, tourism and the private sector. This was their second visit to the country.
"The volunteers have doubled to 105. They are focusing on important areas to Rwanda; health, education, justice, the private sector and particularly the Kinyinya community centre” said Kagame after unveiling a plaque and planting a tree as a sign of his support.
He said that Project Umubano means a lot and builds stronger ties between the Conservative Party, the British and the Rwanda people.
He also expressed his appreciation to Andrew Mitchell MP, the head of the delegation, and all his colleagues.
Kagame called upon Rwandans to appreciate the volunteers’ efforts in a much wider context.
"It is about sharing experiences, learning from each other, and supporting those who need support.”
He also used the occasion to remind Rwandans to build on such assistance so that they can build their own future.
"Once the project is up and running, it is our duty to keep it running and add on to it and keep it in good condition so that it does not deteriorate.”
He also assured the Conservatives that in Rwandans they have strong partners.
Mitchell, who is the UK shadow Secretary of State for International Development, said that all the volunteers who come to Rwanda do so with a lot of enthusiasm and that they all had a wonderful time in the country working on different projects.
"We have helped to build something we are proud of. We are proud of the small contribution we have made,” said Mitchell.
He added that it is a moral responsibility for those born in the rich countries of the world to help those in the developing countries.
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