UK in Rwanda

We are recruiting for an exciting new Trade and Prosperity Officer to join the Green Growth and Trade Team at the British High Commission Kigali. The closing date is 17 Mary 2022. More information and a link to apply can be found here:

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UK commits new support to African-led projects to protect vulnerable communities at the frontline of climate change A package of UK support announced at COP26 today will bring together private sector finance and public sector expertise to scale African climate adaptation projects and provide life-saving support in the face of climate shocks

The UN Central Emergency Response Fund (UNCERF) has released $1.5 million to respond to floods in Gatumba and Rukaramu of Burundi. The fund will help 35,000 people affected to get shelter, water, sanitation and hygiene and save lives. Pleased that the UK is the largest donor to CERF since 2006.

Some 100,000 people have been affected by flooding in Gatumba and Rukaramu, including some 40,000 people who were displaced. Up to 65,000 people could become displaced by the end of the rainy season in September. The ERC has allocated $1.5 million from CERF to provide immediate humanitarian assistance as well as to limit the humanitarian impact of future flooding by initiating the relocation of people to less flood-prone areas. This is in line with the government’s national programme to consolidate peace, social stability and economic growth and has been consulted with the World Bank and other development actors. Overall, the CERF allocation will target an estimated 35,000 people. The allocation prioritizes two key objectives: save lives by providing shelter and water, sanitation and hygiene assistance to displaced families, and restore livelihoods through food and cash assistance.

We have updated our travel advice regarding
in the aftermath of Nyirangongo volcano eruptions in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Rwanda travel advice Latest travel advice for Rwanda, including how to stay safe during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and information on returning to the UK.

Updated information on the ongoing impact in Rwanda of the eruption of Mount Nyiragongo in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Rwanda travel advice Latest travel advice for Rwanda, including how to stay safe during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and information on returning to the UK.

On Saturday 22 May, Mount Nyiragongo volcano in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), close to the city of Goma, and near the border with Rwanda, began erupting. The British High Commission, Kigali has now updated the travel advice. Please follow the link:

Safety and security - Rwanda travel advice Latest travel advice for Rwanda, including how to stay safe during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and information on returning to the UK.

The Duchess of Cornwall, Vice-Patron of the Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS) has launched the 2021 QCEC - the world’s oldest international writing competition for schools - with the theme Community in the Commonwealth, inviting young people to consider the ways in which communities come together in the face of adversity. The online submission portal is now open until the competition deadline of 30 June.

Following the eruption of Nyiragongo volcano, we have updated our travel advice. please follow the link:

Safety and security - Rwanda travel advice Latest travel advice for Rwanda, including how to stay safe during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and information on returning to the UK.

Todays is International Day for Women in Mathematics! The British High Commission in Rwanda joins Building Learning Foundations (BLF), Rwanda Education Board (REB) and, The African Institute for Mathematics Sciences in Rwanda to celebrate this day while acknowledging some of the women mathematicians.

Dr Cornelie Mitcha Malanda

On this we celebrate young females such as Dr Cornelie Mitcha Malanda, a Teaching Assistant at . She attained a PhD in Mathematics at the age of 25 making her the youngest female holder of a PhD in Mathematics in her country-Republic of Congo.

Chantal Uwiragiye-Mathematics Lead, BLF

Chantal leads the numeracy component of the Building Learning Foundations (BLF) Programme in Rwanda, a flagship programme focused on improving learning outcomes in Mathematics and English through self-study and school-based peer support. She has over 15 years of experience in developing literacy and numeracy materials for teachers and learners. On this , we thank Chantal for her support in leading the development of radio lessons that were aired during the C-19 lockdown in Rwanda.

Marie Chantal BIZIMANA

To mark International Day for Women in Mathematics, we appreciate Marie Chantal and her colleagues who support Mathematics teachers through the UKinRwanda funded BLF programme to improve teaching practice.

Vestine Mukandayisenga, Data Analyst PIH Rwanda

celebrates young female mathematicians like Vestine Mukandayisenga, a data analyst at PIH_Rwanda. Vestine holds two masters degrees, one in statistics with specialization in Biostatistics and another in mathematical sciences from AIMS Rwanda

Stephanie Nyirakamanzi-Mathematics Assistant, BLF

On we celebrate young women such as Stephanie Nyirakamanzi, BLF Mathematics Assistant. We appreciate Stephanie’s role in supporting our
UKinRwanda funded programme to develop Maths essential learning materials.