Youthconnekt Convention

YouthConnekt

Convention

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About

The Youthconnekt Convention is an annual event that gathersyouth from all districts of Rwanda and abroad not only to discuss their development but also to showcase their achievements and set goals.

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As youth you have to seek knowledge, don’t reach a point where you feel like you are done with learning, your thirst for knowledge should be constant. Learning is a lifelong endeavour,
H.E Paul Kagame
President of the Republic of Rwanda
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If we are empowering youth, we are empowering our economy and our continent [] … We invite you to be partners and drivers in the delivery of the transformation of Africa.
Hon. Rosemary Mbabazi
Minister of Youth and culture, Rwanda
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Ask yourself as a young entrepreneur. What do you want? What don’t you want? How much time do you want to commit and what will you do to reach it?
Jack Ma
Founder - Alibaba group
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We are looking for respect, but we have to prove why we deserve it. All my life was full of challenges, but the challenges made me take the lead of my life.
Didier Drogba
Ivorian retired professional footballer

establishing a platform for Rwanda’s young people at home and abroad

Past Editions

The YouthConnekt Convention is coordinated by the National Youth Council (NYC) and targets ALL YOUTH via social media, television and radio.

YOUTHCONNEKT CONVENTION 2019

YOUTHCONNEKT CONVENTION 2018

YOUTHCONNEKT CONVENTION 2017

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About YouthConnekt

In 2012, The Government of Rwanda partnered with UNDP to initiate the YouthConnekt programme that is a multifaceted youth empowerment model focused on leveraging youth employability, entrepreneurship and civic engagement through innovation.

Contact info

  • Kacyiru, KG Av. 21, Kigali-Rwanda
  • info@youthconnekt.rw
  • +250 785655755
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Background

In 2012, The Government of Rwanda partnered with UNDP to initiate the YouthConnektprogramme that is a multifaceted youth empowerment model focused on leveraging youth employability, entrepreneurship and civic engagement through innovation with a specific mission to serve as portal of connecting youth with their peers, role models, skills and resources for their socio-economic empowerment.