The International Organisation for Migration (IOM), the Rwanda High Commission (RHC) and the African Foundation for Development (AFFORD) are co-hosting two events in the UK for the Rwandan community to present findings and recommendations from a recent study of Rwandans in the UK and gather feedback and comments on the content; to provide an overview of Rwanda’s diaspora policies, initiatives and opportunities; and to showcase individual diaspora engagement experiences from Rwandans living in the UK.
The events will also provide an opportunity for networking and wider discussions on diaspora engagement within the Rwandan community in the UK. The events are scheduled for 10th January in London and 11th January in Coventry.
Register to attend the London event here
Register to attend the Coventry event at https://rwandadiasporacoventry.eventbrite.co.uk
Who Should Attend
This event will be specifically about Rwanda and its diaspora and will be of particular interest to:
- Those from Rwanda
- Those interested in Rwanda or its diaspora
- The African diaspora community
The Agenda
18:00 Doors open
18:30-18:40 Welcome and Introductions
18:40-18:55 Overview of Rwanda’s Diaspora Policies, Initiatives and Opportunities
18:55 -19:05 Introduction of IOM Project and Background to the Mapping Exercise
19:05- 19:20 Presentation of the mapping report ‘Rwandans in the UK: their skills base and engagement with Rwanda”
19:20-19:40 Question and Answer Session
19:40 -19:50 Insight and Response
19:45-20:00 Diaspora Experiences – diaspora speakers to give an overview of their respective diaspora initiatives in Rwanda and/or the UK
20:00-20:10 Diaspora professional skills and investment opportunities in Rwanda
20:10-20:15 Closing Remarks
20:15-21.00 Refreshments and Networking
