About Rwandan Community Abroad

Rwandan Community Abroad unites Rwandans worldwide, supporting and connecting them with their homeland for a stronger future.

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Introduction to Rwandan Community Abroad Unit

Bridging Rwanda and Its Global Community

Rwandan Community Abroad is a unit in Rwanda's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in charge of Engaging, Serving, and Protecting Rwandan communities abroad. Overall, the unit serves as a bridge between the government and its citizens living abroad, fostering a strong and mutually beneficial relationship.

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Rwandan Community Abroad mission and vision

Our Mission

Promoting cultural exchange, providing mutual support and assistance, and advancing the interests of the Rwandan Community Abroad.

Our Vision

Achieving social, economic, and political empowerment, both within Rwandan Community Abroad host countries and in their homeland.

Responsibilities of the Rwandan Community Abroad Unit

The Rwandan Community Abroad Unit plays a key role in supporting Rwandans living abroad by strengthening connections, addressing their needs, and fostering engagement with their homeland.

Engaging with Diaspora Communities

Building and maintaining connections with citizens living abroad, addressing their concerns, and fostering a sense of belonging.

Information Dissemination

Keeping the Diaspora informed about developments in the home country, government policies, and opportunities for collaboration

Cultural and Educational Outreach

Promoting cultural exchange, supporting language education, and facilitating programs to connect the Diaspora with the home country's culture and heritage.

Policy Development

Formulating policies related to Diaspora engagement, addressing issues of economic collaboration.

Crisis Management

Coordinating responses to crises affecting citizens abroad, such as natural disasters or political instability, to ensure their safety and well-being.

Investment and Economic Collaboration

Facilitating economic ties between the home country and the Diaspora, encouraging investments, and exploring business opportunities

Rwandan Community Abroad Objectives

The Rwandan Community Abroad (RCA) unit aims to preserve cultural heritage, maintain connections to the homeland, and address social, economic, and political issues the community faces both in the homeland and abroad.

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