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The Partnership Rhineland-Palatinate/ Rwanda was founded in 1982 We give you an impression of the coordination office's work on "grassroot" level in Rwanda.

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03/06/2026

Over the past few weeks, it has been busy at the coordination office.

The finals of the Igisoro project, a cooperation between Jumelage and the Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy, took place at Rwanda Art Museum in the framework of the celebrations of the International Museum Day. After thrilling final matches, in the girls' category, UMUGISHA Rachel Happy from Huye Deaf School took first place and in the boys' category, MURWANASHYAKA Shema from G.S. Mburabuturo won. In recognition of their efforts the students received gifts to support their education.

After a good time at their partner school TSS Nyagahuru in Gisagara District, where they participated in cultural activities and exchanged on future collaborative projects, students and teachers from BBS Kirn visited the coordination office to share their experiences. This first visit of the two partners was particularly marked by the planting of friendship trees at TSS Nyagahuru.

For Gymnasium am Römerkastell from Bad Kreuznach it was already the second visit to their partner school ES Munzanga in Karongi District. Besides talking about future collaboration, the students and teachers played volleyball together and also planted trees to honour their growing partnership. In addition, during a cooking class the German students and teachers learnt how to cook traditional Rwandan dishes. Their stop at the coordination office gave us the opportunity to learn more about their experiences. [...]

29/05/2026

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚
In early May, Layla Engeln, Managing Director of the Partnership Association in Mainz, visited her colleagues in Kigali. The programme included several project visits, during which she was able to gain first-hand insight into current developments on site. She visited a number of schools where projects had recently been successfully completed and accompanied the responsible colleagues in assessing potential new initiatives as well as in exchanges with project partners and other stakeholders on the Rwandan side. The attendance of the Igisoro competition in Huye also provided exciting insights: the traditional board game is experiencing growing attention and enthusiasm among young people.

A particular highlight of the trip was the time spent with the colleagues from the coordination office in Kigali. The personal exchange, close collaboration, and opportunity to further develop projects and partnerships together made the visit an especially valuable experience.

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐤𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚
Anfang Mai besuchte Layla Engeln, Geschäftsführerin des Partnerschaftsvereins in Mainz, die Kolleg*innen in Kigali. Auf dem Programm standen unter anderem verschiedene Projektbesuche, bei denen sie sich ein Bild von aktuellen Entwicklungen vor Ort machen konnte. So besuchte sie mehrere Schulen, an denen kürzlich Projekte erfolgreich abgeschlossen wurden, und begleitete die zuständigen Kolleg*innen bei der Prüfung potenzieller neuer Vorhaben sowie im Austausch mit Projektpartnern und weiteren Akteuren auf ruandischer Seite. Auch der Besuch des Igisoro-Wettbewerbs in Huye bot spannende Einblicke: Das traditionelle Brettspiel erfährt insbesondere bei jungen Menschen zunehmend neue Aufmerksamkeit und Begeisterung.

Besonderes Highlight der Reise war die gemeinsame Zeit mit den Kolleginnen und Kollegen aus dem Koordinationsbüro in Kigali. Der persönliche Austausch, die enge Zusammenarbeit und die Möglichkeit, Projekte und Partnerschaften gemeinsam weiterzudenken, machten den Besuch zu einer besonders wertvollen Erfahrung.

24/05/2026

𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲
On German Constitution Day (May 23), we commemorate the foundation of our democratic way of life in Germany. The German Constitution (Grundgesetz) was adopted in 1949 as a response to the crimes and contempt for human life that characterized the N**i era. It was intended to ensure that freedom, human dignity, and democracy are permanently protected.

At its core is the conviction that all people are equal in dignity and rights—regardless of origin, religion, gender, or lifestyle. The Grundgesetz stands for respect, openness, and the acceptance of every human being.
Especially in a time when openness and liberal values are not taken for granted everywhere—and not always even in Germany—the Grundgesetz reminds us of how important it is to protect participation, diversity, and human rights.

International partnerships, such as those between Rhineland-Palatinate and Rwanda, demonstrate that successful cooperation thrives where people meet as equals and share a common understanding of respect, equality, and humanity.
Grundgesetz Day is therefore not only a look back at history, but also a call to action to jointly preserve and strengthen our values and contribute to peaceful coexistence.

22/05/2026

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫-𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝-𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞
On May 18, 2026, a change of government took place in Rhineland-Palatinate. Alexander Schweizer is stepping down as Minister-President after nearly two years in office. We say “Murakoze” for the consistently productive cooperation and the trust placed in us.

At the same time, we welcome Gordon Schnieder as the new Minister-President and look forward to working closely with him to build a strong partnership between Rhineland-Palatinate and Rwanda - Murakaza neza 😁

Foto 1: Boris Roessler/dpa
Foto 2: CDU Rheinland-Pfalz

𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐫ä𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐯𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝-𝐏𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐳
Am 18.05.2026 fand in Rheinland-Pfalz ein Regierungswechsel statt. Alexander Schweizer gibt das Amt des Ministerpräsidenten nach knapp 2 Jahren im Amt ab. Wir sagen „Murakoze cyane“ für die stetige produktive Zusammenarbeit und das geschenkte Vertrauen!

Gleichzeitig begrüßen wir Gordon Schnieder als neuen Ministerpräsidenten im Amt und freuen uns auf gute Zusammenarbeit für eine starke Partnerschaft zwischen Rheinland-Pfalz und Ruanda - Murakaza neza

21/05/2026

In light of the Igisoro project implemented by Jumelage at the moment we would like to take the opportunity to present this traditional Rwandan strategy board game and show how it is played. Igisoro is a variant of the mancala family and is played, with slight regional differences in East Africa. In Rwanda, the game became popular in the 16th century, during the reign of King Ruganzu II Ndoli. There are places in Rwanda where Igisoro boards have been carved from a rock, such as Gasoro, in Nyanza District or in Kibuye. Normally however, the board is made of wood and consists of 32 pits, 16 for each player. The game is played with seeds from the Ubusoro tree and each player has 32 seeds, meaning there are 64 seeds in total. A player’s territory is the two rows of pits closest to him. The seeds symbolize a herd of cows “owned” by the players. The goal of the game is to take enough seeds, or cows, from the other player, so that the opponent cannot move anymore and thus loses the game. The game fosters strategic thinking, mental agility and social interaction. It also conveys the idea that much can be accumulated from little when one plans properly and uses the right strategies, but that also the reverse is true.

19/05/2026

My name is Phanith Mbabazi and I am excited to join the Coordination Office as a Finance Officer. I previously worked as a project accountant in an NGO where I gained experience in finance management, budgeting, reporting and ensuring accountability in large projects. In my new role as a finance officer, I will be responsible for organizational financial management and ensuring financial accountability within partnerships as well as reporting, budgeting and payroll-related tasks. I look forward to working with the Jumelage team, building strong professional relationships, contributing to the organization’s growth and supporting an impactful partnership through effective transparent financial management. I am excited to continue learning, grow professionally and play a part in advancing the partnership’s mission and success.

Mein Name ist Phanith Mbabazi und ich freue mich sehr, als Referentin in der Finanzabteilung des Koordinationsbüros anzufangen. Zuvor war ich als Projektbuchhalterin bei einer Nichtregierungsorganisation tätig, wo ich Erfahrungen in den Bereichen Finanzmanagement, Budgetierung, Berichterstattung und der Gewährleistung der Rechenschaftspflicht bei Großprojekten sammeln konnte. In meiner neuen Rolle als Referentin in der Finanzabteilung werde ich für das Finanzmanagement des Koordinationsbüros und die Gewährleistung der finanziellen Rechenschaftspflicht innerhalb von Partnerschaften sowie für Aufgaben im Bereich Berichtswesen, Budgetierung und Gehaltsabrechnung zuständig sein. Ich freue mich darauf, mit dem Jumelage-Team zusammenzuarbeiten, starke berufliche Beziehungen aufzubauen, zum Wachstum der Organisation beizutragen und durch ein effektives, transparentes Finanzmanagement eine wirkungsvolle Partnerschaft zu unterstützen. Ich bin gespannt darauf, weiter zu lernen, mich beruflich weiterzuentwickeln und einen Beitrag zur Förderung der Ziele und zum Erfolg der Partnerschaft zu leisten.

15/05/2026

𝐇𝐖𝐆 𝐋𝐮𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐠𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚
At the end of April 2026, the Ludwigshafen University of Business and Social Sciences (HWG LU) welcomed a visit from its partner institution, the “Ruli Higher Institute of Health” in Rwanda. The focus was on expanding cooperation in nursing and midwifery, as well as exchanging ideas on teaching, clinical practice, and future collaborations.

Representatives from HWG LU, the Rhineland-Palatinate–Rwanda Hospital Association, and graduates of the midwifery program discussed joint projects and toured the university’s skills and simulation center. Reciprocal visits by faculty and students between Ludwigshafen and Rwanda have been taking place since 2024.

A particular focus is the launch of a joint research project on birth cultures in Germany and Rwanda. Funded by the ASA University Program, midwives Leonie Hartwich and Charlotte Saal will each spend several months in both countries to gain intercultural experience and conduct on-site research.

The cooperation is to be further deepened in the future through additional exchange and research programs.

Fotos: HWG LU

14/05/2026

Last week the Igisoro Project implemented by Jumelage and the Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy (Inteko y’Umuco) started with two regional competitions. The first competition took place on Monday at the Rwanda Art Museum in Kigali and comprised partner schools from Kigali City, the Northern Province and the Eastern Province. The second competition took place on Wednesday at the Ethnographic Museum in Huye where students from partner schools from the Southern Province played against each other. Each school sent two students, one boy and one girl, to participate. On Wednesday, the Managing Director of the Partnership Association Layla Engeln, visiting from Mainz, and the Director of the Coordination Office Hanna Schühle attended the competition. They were able to witness the skills of the students and enjoyed playing Igisoro for the first time.

Photos: Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy

Letzte Woche startete das von der Jumelage und der Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy (Inteko y’Umuco) durchgeführte Igisoro-Projekt mit zwei regionalen Wettbewerben. Der erste Wettbewerb fand am Montag im Rwanda Art Museum in Kigali zwischen Partnerschulen aus Kigali, der Nordprovinz und der Ostprovinz statt. Im zweiten Wettbewerb spielten am Mittwoch im Ethnografischen Museum in Huye Schüler*innen von Partnerschulen aus der Südprovinz gegeneinander. Von jeder Partnerschule nahmen eine Schülerin und ein Schüler teil. Am Mittwoch verfolgten die Geschäftsführerin des Partnerschaftsvereins Layla Engeln, die aus Mainz zu Besuch war, und die Leiterin des Koordinationsbüros, Hanna Schühle, den spannenden Wettbewerb und hatten Spaß daran, zum ersten Mal Igisoro zu spielen.

Fotos: Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy

12/05/2026

Herzliche Einladung zur Filmvorführung von „The Bride“, am 03. Juni 2026, im CinéMayence.

08/05/2026

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝘆𝗺𝗻𝗮𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗞𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘇

Last week, the Rwanda Club of the Gymnasium auf dem Asterstein in Koblenz hosted a presentation evening during which the students shared the impressions and experiences from their journey to Rwanda with an interested audience.
Together with four teachers, the members of the Rwanda Club spent two intensive weeks in Rwanda that left a lasting impression on everyone involved. Encounters filled with warmth and hospitality, shared lessons at the partner school, a football match, and many personal conversations quickly turned strangers into friends.

Particularly moving were the visits to a kindergarten as well as the engagement with the country’s history, especially the genocide, which led to emotional and reflective moments.
What remains is a connection that goes far beyond the journey itself and the realization of how valuable genuine encounters between people truly are.

𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗥𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗶𝗿𝗼 𝗮𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗟𝗣 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲

For four years, Kallstadt has maintained ties with the District of Rutsiro in Rwanda, Rhineland-Palatinate’s partner country. As part of the BLP conference organized by the GIZ in Berlin, Mayor Thomas Jaworek presented the partnership and subsequently accompanied the guests from Rwanda, Eugene Ndungutse and Manzi Bertrand, during their visit to the Palatinate region.

The program included, among other things, a visit to the Zein asparagus farm in Erpolzheim, the “Gemüsegarten Pfalz” vegetable garden project with Markus Keller, as well as a guided tour of the Pfälzerwald Association’s cabin at Lake Ungeheuersee. An exchange with the local rural women’s association during a joint asparagus cooking and dining event was also part of the visit.

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