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KG 201 St, Kigali, Rwanda

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WHO WE ARE

Hotel Chez Lando has a style that happily marries history and memory in a special tribute to its founders: Lando Ndasingwa and Helen Pinsky. Hotel Chez Lando today offers a total of 82 rooms where life is good; where locals and visitors from everywhere feel at home.

Hotel Chez Lando wants to be a mosaic of culture and colors, where simplicity and warm hospitality are offered in rare moments of enjoyment.
Hotel Chez Lando faithful customers are the reason behind staff and management renewed commitment to excellence in customer care.

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Hotel Chez Lando has a style that happily marries history and memory in a special tribute to its founders: Lando Ndasingwa and Helen Pinsky. Hotel Chez Lando today offers a total of 82 rooms where life is good; where locals and visitors from everywhere feel at home.

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Akagera National Park, Rwanda

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Akagera Game Lodge - The perfect start to your safari

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Akagera Game Lodge stands on a hill on the southern tip of the Akagera National Park elevated above the savannah with exceptional views of the forest-fringed Lake Ihema.

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THE 10 CLOSEST Hotels to Kigali Intl. Airport (KGL) - TripAdvisor - Find Hotels Near Kigali Intl. Airport (KGL)

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Hotels near Kigali Intl. Airport, Kigali on TripAdvisor: Find 2,466 traveler reviews, 6,735 candid photos, and prices for 30 hotels near Kigali Intl. Airport in Kigali, Rwanda.

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KG 14 Ave, Kigali, Rwanda

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We remember the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi and we teach about peace.

The Kigali Genocide Memorial is like my home. It is where i go to be with my relatives. You feel happy being close to your loved ones.But then it becomes a place of grief because they are gone. I go home after visiting the memorial and leave them there.

Theoneste Karenzi

Survivor

The emotion created by the visit of this genocide memorial will stay printed in my heart forever. I'll encourage people I know to visit the memorial so they can learn how far hatred can go hoping they commit to prevent such a crime wherever and whenever they are. That's my commitment too.

Richard Nijimbere

Visitor

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Peace & Values Education

A number of education programmes are run by the memorial, both onsite and in communities across Rwanda. Here you can learn about the work being done by the Kigali Genocide Memorial and Aegis Trust to build a peaceful and prosperous future.

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Genocide Archive Rwanda

The Genocide Archive of Rwanda is a collaborative project of the Kigali Genocide Memorial, Aegis Trust, and Rwanda's National Commission for the Fight against Genocide. The objective of the archive is to document the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi

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Ubumuntu

Ubumuntu values are very close to Rwandan hearts and AEGIS Trust, the organization that manages the Kigali Genocide Memorial on behalf of the National Commission for the Fight Against Genocide (CNLG). Today, Ubumuntu is a concept, a brand, and a message that people carry with them.

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Remembering, Learning and Hope

Kigali Genocide Memorial has been and continues to be a place of remembrance and learning, to honor victims of genocide against the Tutsi and ensure that it never happens again. This video shares highlights of 100 days of Kwibuka24 at the memorial.

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Kigali Genocide Memorial - A place for remembrance and learning

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The Kigali Genocide Memorial is like my home. It is where i go to be with my relatives. You feel happy being close to your loved ones.But then it becomes a place of grief because they are gone. I go home after visiting the memorial and leave them there.

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Compare the hotel with a Rwandan home and the standard of living.

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Compare the hotel with a Rwandan home and the standard of living.

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1000 Airport Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15231

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KN 5 Rd, Kigali, Rwanda

WELCOME TO RWANDA!

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clean beautiful STREETS  of KIGALI, RWANDA.... REALLY spotless

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Why Rwanda's Capital Kigali Is The Cleanest City In Africa?

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Flying to Rwanda 🇷🇼🇷🇼 | Visit East Africa | Dubai to Kigali

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Meet the Guides team at the Kigali Genocide Memorial

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A collection of videos, including speeches, presentations and films that relate to Aegis' work in Rwanda.

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Kigali Genocide Memorial: Tours and Tickets Kigali

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Tours, activities and experiences bookable on TripAdvisor, ranked using exclusive TripAdvisor data including reviews, ratings, photos, popularity, user preferences, price, and bookings made through TripAdvisor.

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The memory of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi is kept alive at memorials across Rwanda. They are dignified resting places for victims, places of loss and mourning for families and survivors and play an important role in educating about mass atrocity as well as its prevention. To make it possible for more people to learn about the genocide, the Genocide Archive of Rwanda has created online virtual tours of 22 of the country's memorial sites. The virtual tours have been created through a collection of panoramic images that allow users to explore the memorials, learn about what happened there and their significance today. Users are able to watch testimonies from those who survived, as well as from relatives of victims who were killed at the memorial. The virtual tours also include a historical description of each memorial. The tours of memorial sites is part of an Aegis Trust project to map memorials and unity, reconciliation and peace building programmes around the country. The following memorials are currently online, with more to be added soon: The tours are accessible on the Genocide Archive of Rwanda website as well as at the Kigali Genocide Memorial.

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The memory of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi is kept alive at memorials across Rwanda. They are dignified resting places for victims, places of loss and mourning for families and survivors and play an important role in educating about mass atrocity as well as its prevention.

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KN 7 Ave, Kigali, Rwanda

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Nyamirambo Women's Center (NWC), a Rwandan NGO, was launched at the end of 2007 by 18 Rwandese women living in Nyamirambo, Kigali. Together they created a project which aimed to address gender-based violence, gender inequality and discrimination. Today, NWC's mission is to provide education and vocational training to women who do not have the means to pay for such training on their own, so that they can gain better opportunities for employment.
At the end of 2013 NWC launched the product line "Umutima," which means "heart" in Kinyarwanda. With this project, NWC trains and employs women from the community to create a large variety of women's accessories, children's clothing, and home decor products. At the moment there are over 50 women employed by Umutima as seamstresses. Umutima and NWC have grown into a unique, self-sustaining model where the profits earned through Umutima are used to fund NWC initiatives, in addition to providing benefits and a fair wage to the seamstresses.

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Nyamirambo Women's Center (NWC), a Rwandan NGO, was launched at the end of 2007 by 18 Rwandese women living in Nyamirambo, Kigali. Together they created a project which aimed to address gender-based violence, gender inequality and discrimination.

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After visiting the website. What three things do you want to know more about? List what you will ask our travel guide.

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HOTEL RWANDA (2004) - Official Movie Trailer

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1 hour and 57 minutes

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Hotel Rwanda

The true-life story of Paul Rusesabagina, a hotel manager who housed over a thousand Tutsi refugees during their struggle against the Hutu militia in Rwanda. Director: Terry George Writers: Keir Pear...More

The true-life story of Paul Rusesabagina, a hotel manager who housed over a thousand Tutsi refugees during their struggle against the Hutu militia in Rwanda.

Director: Terry George
Writers: Keir Pearson, Terry George

Stars: Don Cheadle, Sophie Okonedo and Joaquin Phoenix

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The true-life story of Paul Rusesabagina, a hotel manager who housed over a thousand Tutsi refugees during their struggle against the Hutu militia in Rwanda. Director: Terry George Writers: Keir Pearson, Terry George Stars: Don Cheadle, Sophie Okonedo and Joaquin Phoenix

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Basic Kinyarwanda words+phrases for TRAVELERS

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Rwanda is a small landlocked country located in East Africa. Language is central to the culture and belief system of the Rwandese people. The people of Rwanda mainly speak three major languages: Kinyarwanda, French, and English. These three languages are also official. Interactions with other members of the East African community have led to the introduction of the Swahili language into the country, especially for trade purposes. The pre-colonial, colonial, postcolonial, as well as the post-genocide periods of the country have influenced the adoption and use of these languages.

Kinyarwanda

Kinyarwanda is a Bantu ethnic language with more than 12 million speakers in various countries including the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and Rwanda. In Rwanda, Kinyarwanda is an official language and the only ethnic language. Kinyarwanda is an ethnic language spoken by the three Rwandan ethnic groups: the Hutu, Tutsi, and Twa people. The language developed as the cultural identity of these ethnic groups during the 15th century, following close interaction among the three. The language is a national language and the most widely spoken in the country, with about 93% of the population using the language. Being an official language, Kinyarwanda is used as a medium of instruction in Rwandan institutions, administration, in media, and commerce for daily business transactions.

French

Since Rwanda is a former Belgian colony, it adopted French as an official language. However, despite being the colonial language, only about 0.1% (mostly the educated) of the Rwandan population speak French. The Rwandan genocide of 1994 negatively affected the status of the language among the Rwandese people, leading to its slow replacement by English. The involvement of the French in the genocide triggered efforts by the Rwandese people to detach themselves completely from the French and francophone influences.

English

English is the third official language in Rwanda, spoken by about 0.2 % of the population. English became an official language in Rwanda in the late 20th century and was introduced in schools in 2008. The transition from French to English in Rwanda was triggered by the desire to break the influence of French and to align Rwanda with the East African community, where English is the official language. Furthermore, the use of English provides an economically viable option by increasing the number of foreign investors from English speaking countries. The language is currently used as the primary mode of instruction of Rwandese institutions.

Swahili

The Rwandan government in February 2017 passed legislation making Swahili an official language in the country. The adoption of the language as an official language came following requests by the East African community for members to include Swahili as one of the official languages. Swahili is to be used in administrative functions, as well as in official documents. The language will also be adopted into the curriculum as a compulsory subject.

Significance of Languages Spoken in Rwanda

Besides serving the primary function of being a medium of communication between the residents of Rwanda, the languages spoken in the country also play other important roles. Language is used as the basic form of transmitting knowledge in Rwandese institutions of learning, therefore increasing the literacy rates. Language is also important in record keeping for administrative and commercial purposes. In Rwanda, the adoption and focus on some languages, such as English and Swahili, serve to promote the economy of the nation by improving trade and communication with other nations.

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Rwanda is a small landlocked country located in East Africa. Language is central to the culture and belief system of the Rwandese people. The people of Rwanda mainly speak three major languages: Kinyarwanda, French, and English. These three languages are also official.

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Learn French - How to Greet People in French

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How Rwanda's Capital KIGALI Became the CLEANEST City in Africa

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How Rwanda's Capital KIGALI Became the CLEANEST City in Africa

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How Rwanda's Capital KIGALI Became the CLEANEST City in Africa

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1. To protect street children and alleviate their poverty.

2. To rehabilitate these vulnerable children by caring for and strengthening their physical and mental health.

To reintegrate these youth back into society by providing them with education and vocational training, by

helping them to find jobs upon graduation, and by working closely with their families (if possible) as well as

local government and community leaders.

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1. To protect street children and alleviate their poverty. 2. To rehabilitate these vulnerable children by caring for and strengthening their physical and mental health. To reintegrate these youth back into society by providing them with education and vocational training, by helping them to find jobs upon graduation, and by working closely with their families (if possible) as well as local government and community leaders.

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WHAT IS RWANDA CHILDREN? WATCH OUR VIDEO!

children SPONSORED
One hundred and ninety-two of the children are in our Early Childhood Development program. One hundred and forty-seven children are students at Rwanda Children Christian School. An additional eleven children are in our care and under sponsorship.

CHILDREN PROVIDED WITH INSURANCE
Over 3,000 children have been provided with medical insurance and more than 6,500 patients have been treated at our health center. 90% of the patients were treated for skin infections, intestinal parasites, accidents, or malaria.

LOAVES OF BREAD BAKED daily
More than 300 nourishing loaves of bread baked daily by our on-campus bakery. Over 1,000 moringa tree seedlings were grown and planted, and in excess of three tons of peanuts were harvested. In addition, over 400 goats have been provided to families in our community.

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WHAT IS RWANDA CHILDREN? WATCH OUR VIDEO! One hundred and ninety-two of the children are in our Early Childhood Development program. One hundred and forty-seven children are students at Rwanda Children Christian School. An additional eleven children are in our care and under sponsorship.

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What was the process of collecting all of the artifacts and how long did it take? Do people still to this day find artifacts or has it been a while since someone has come across something from the genocide?

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Do these women spend all day every day here, can they bring their families/children?
Is this a facility that helps give women more opportunities in the village work wise, or is it not their culture to have women work?
How long ago was the Women's Center founded and what was the goal behind it?

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This facility seems to be a great safe place for these boys where they will be guaranteed food and a bed to sleep in. I would love to have a chance to hear from the boys how this facility has impacted them and what it means to them. Where do the boys go after this home? Is it more like an orphanage or do these boys still go to their families homes often?

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What was the cause behind the Genocide? do  survivors, orphans and widows often come back and speak about their experiences?

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on average how many women seek help from the women's center? How does the word spread about the women's center and the work that being done there?

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This seems to be an amazing resource for the young men is Rwanda. My first question is how come the Nursing group will not be visiting the boys center..or are we? second with all they have accomplished to this point what do they feel they could improve upon or what do they feel they are lacking in order to help the children to the fullest?

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This museum reminds me of the Holocaust museum located in Washington DC. A few questions I have are: at what age do they start educating the children of Rwanda on the Genocide and how to prevent another Genocide from happening again in the future? I see that every year new remains are found but how many estimated unmarked graves do they believe are located at the Genocide?

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What types of educational and vocational trainings do the women participate in while at the center?
Does the center set the women up with somewhere to work after they leave or are they responsible for finding their own means of work?
Is there specific requirements to receive assistance from the center?

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What types of jobs are these boys set up with upon graduation of the boys school?
If the boys have some type of illness do they have a nurse on staff like a school in America or do they need to be transferred to a nearby hospital?

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The Rwandan genocide is very devastating event killing 800,000 people in 100 days, it is unfathomable. My question for the tour guide would be what issues are Rwandans facing now? What is being done to make a better vision for children?

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Is there overnight housing for the women? What kinds of things do they do the transition these women so that they are ready to not need the help from the center anymore? What happens when the center has reached its capacity, is there another place the women can go to wait, or is there a waiting list?

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This center seems like it really provides great opportunity/resources for boys. My questions are as follows. Where do they get the resources they need in order to help these boys? What are the disciplinary acts set in place for the boys? How exactly does the reintegration process go with the boys family, what happens when it is unsuccessful?

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do family members of those lost during the genocide visit the wall of names or the museum in general to be with their loved ones? I see that survivors go back to the museum to be with their family. I wonder if anyone goes to pray or be with the unnamed that are buried there.

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how long are the women required or expected to participate in this program in order to be ready to work on their own? do they teach other languages excluding english?
is there an age limit?

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how many boys does the dormitory hold? when the boys are ready to be reintegrating into society, does this center also help them to find a home in addition to a job?

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What is the percentage of students that leave the center and go on to stay productive members in society?

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Joann Jones                                I am very excited to meet and visit with these young men. I hope they will enjoy the activities we have planned and that we all come out of this experience much wiser and appreciative of the diversity in each of us.

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Joann Jones                                I am very excited to meet and visit with these young men. I hope they will enjoy the activities we have planned and that we all come out of this experience much wiser and appreciative of the diversity in each of us.

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It is wonderful that these women have this center to learn skills and education that will allow them to be empowered. This proves that there is a need for social workers no matter where you are in the world.

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How many of these women have gone on to carry these learning experiences to there community for other women who possibly can not make it to the woman center?

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I am overcome with grief to what the Tutsi people and everyone that feared for their lives had to endure during this time. I am so honored to be able to come and to learn about the history of a people with such resilience that survived a time as such

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How do the women learn these skills ex. basket weaving, hair braiding. Is it passed through generations or taught after going to the women's center? Also I saw there were many pictures of their clothing. Is that something hand made at the womens center?