The United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination Protocol (UNDACP) is part of the international emergency response system for sudden-onset emergencies. It is designed to help the United Nations and governments of disaster-affected countries during the first phase of a sudden-onset emergency. UNDACP also assists in the coordination of incoming international [...]
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Africans Shouldn’t Expect Changes from France After Socialist Win
France’s Socialist candidate Francois Hollande was celebrating a presidential victory Sunday, but the country’s former colonies in Africa have nothing to cheer, said Burundi economic consultant Zenon Nicayenzi. “Yes, the Left has won,” he said. “But this doesn’t... Read More
Africa: Recent Coup detats Threaten Democratic Reforms.
Africa has had a long interesting history of Coups and other forms of gun-barrel power changes. But that was beginning to wane,with a new generation of leaders instituting democratic reforms.But the recent coups d’états in West Africa have reawakened this all too familiar... Read More
Urugwiro Cultural Festival: May 26 2012-Washington DC
We are so excited about our about this year’s annual Urugwiro festival. In the spirit of our recent one in 2010, this year we will feature unique elements of our Rwandan music and dance through the eyes of our growing diaspora community. We want to continue to celebrate what... Read More
Vote for “Anchor of Hope”: Humanitarian Award
About the Founder: My Name is Sarah Lyn Sebazungu. I have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health from Texas A&M University and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Baylor University. I have always had a passion for Africa and the needs of so many children there. ... Read More
Vote for “CVC”: Humanitarian Award
Counseling Volunteers Club was created to help vulnerable Rwandese such as Genocide survivors,AIDS affected families and poverty stricken families Through the fundraising that is done in Australia,by our,Hourary president Kim Omeara her friends and family Laugh W.A, CVC has... Read More
Vote for “Umugani Books”: Cultural Promotion Award
About the founder: The founder of Umugani Books and Magazine, Pacific Muhirwa was born in 1987 and was raised in Kigali. My aunt took me in after the death of my parents when I was three years old. I lived with her until I was ten, when she too died. After her death I was alone... Read More
Vote for ” Isaro Foundation”: Humanitarian Award
Isaro Foundation is a non-profit organization founded by Jean Leon Iragena on October 15th, 2011. Isaro Foundation was officially accepted as a nonprofit organization in the United States the second day of the month of February in the year 2012. Its main goal is to empower the... Read More
Vote for “Alex Sharangabo”: Cultural Promotion Award
Alexis Sharangabo is co-founder of Rwandan International Network Association (RINA), and has been an active member since RINA’s foundation in 2006. For 6 years, he has had the privilege of serving as Culture and Sports Coordinator. Sharangabo is also a co-founder and a leader... Read More
