Julienne Uwacu

"Young people should know the opportunity that the country has created for them"

"We laud the effort by Rwandans and our partners who contributed to this year’s economic growth in different sectors. On this day, we have to look at what we can do to further development and share our harvest with the have-nots."

"You are talented and have worked hard to make it to the final team, now go out there with confidence and determination to make your country proud"

""It’s not professional to find anyone with intentions of escaping on national duty while competing in such competitions.”"

"We all have to work hand in hand without wasting time for the future of our country. Primarily, this year we have embarked on a programme intended to foster Rwanda’s development and the projects that were outlined by the leaders are expected to lead the country to self-reliance,"

"Rwandan youth have a responsibility to embrace social values and spread them in their respective communities and schools."

"Take the lessons from the training to the community and schools. You reflect the image of the country at the international scene and you should keep Rwandan values at heart. You should always remember that even when you continue your studies out of the country because the image of the country you represent will be judged based on your behaviors and values."

"“Culture is neutral. It is the common thread that runs through a society and brings people together. The moment we put our people first, culture becomes the glue that holds our people; we do not give up; we are never thrown off balance. We are held by this rich culture,”“Culture is neutral. It is the common thread that runs through a society and brings people together. The moment we put our people first, culture becomes the glue that holds our people; we do not give up; we are never thrown off balance. We are held by this rich culture,”"

"Mrs. Uwacu Julienne said that Africans must take the lead in writing their own history and promote their heritage rather than waiting for foreigners to do it for them."

""Africa has its own history, culture and heritage to communicate to all Africans and to the rest of the world, and Africans have to write their own history," she said."

"During one of the sessions, we were told that we could forgive either those who ask for forgiveness or those who do not"

""Among our group included Genocide survivors who would share with us how they were able to forgive perpetrators who killed their family members. At the end of the program, our wounds had healed.”"

"“A lot has been achieved in the last 24 years, sacrifices were made by everyone for the country to be where it is today but we still have to remember the tragedies that befell us; that’s why we must commemorate as we also reflect on our past, ensure it never happens against and to further build a peaceful, stable and united country,” said Minister Uwacu."

"“This is the time we need the media to be more vibrant and counter the genocide deniers. Let’s not let someone tell our story the wrong way; no one has lived our experience to be in position to speak for us. We know better and that’s why we must tell our own story,” said the Minister"

"“What you publish can shape the legacy of our communities, that’s why responsible journalism is what shapes our future and you are the people do that.”"

"“There is nothing worse like losing people, it’s something hard to recover from, but the more we keep close and supporting survivors, improving their welfare the more we comfort them and trauma cases reduce,” she said"