Leading the local organization, Noel Musoni, President of the Rwandan diaspora in the Hamburg region, expressed great satisfaction with the success of the event, which brought together young people from across the country, some of whom travelled more than six hours to reach northern Germany.
Over the course of the two-day event, participants had the opportunity to get to know one another, exchange ideas about their backgrounds, projects and experiences, and reconnect with the values that define Rwandans, while learning how to balance their identity with the multicultural realities they encounter in their daily lives abroad.
This edition was also marked by the introduction of newly elected presidents who will represent the different Rwandan diaspora communities across Germany.
These include Sadi Isingizwe, President of the Hamburg and Lower Saxony regions; Delice Ikirezi and Gatete Deogratias, Co-Presidents of the NRW + RP region; Mugwaneza Francine, President of the Rhein-Main-Neckar region; Gabiro Vainqueur, President of the Berlin region; and Mafurebo Andy Kanobayita, President of the Bavaria region.
In an interview with IGIHE, Noel Musoni highlighted the importance of this initiative for the future of Rwandan youth in Germany.
'This year, we had the honour of hosting Rwanda Youth Connect in the city of Hamburg. We are pleased to see that all regions where the Rwandan diaspora is organized now have youth representatives. This will further strengthen connections among young people, who are an important and dynamic part of our community in Germany.'
He also welcomed the achievement of this year's objectives, particularly bringing young people closer together, fostering collaboration among them and encouraging their active involvement in Rwanda's development.
