UK to launch new schooling partnerships with Rwanda
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he UK will launch a sequence of schooling initiatives in Rwanda throughout a three-day go to by a Foreign Office minister.
Andrew Mitchell will announce two measures geared toward strengthening schooling in Rwanda.
Under the UK’s new Girls in Rwanda Learn (Girl) programme, he’ll signal a seven-year partnership with Unicef that focuses on maintaining women at school who’re prone to dropping out, and supporting kids with disabilities.
He can be anticipated to launch the British Council’s Digital Library, which is a part of the UK’s efforts to make academic sources out there to all.
Access to the library can be free for 12 months and gives greater than 80,000 sources.
Our two nations proceed to work collectively on a variety of points vital to each nations, and the area, together with local weather change and girls and women’ schooling
Mr Mitchell mentioned: “During my visit to Rwanda, I will explore the depth and breadth of our relationship.
“Our two countries continue to work together on a range of issues important to both nations and the region, including climate change and women and girls’ education.
“The long-term partnership between the UK and Rwanda is underpinned by our support to help eradicate poverty, educate children, especially girls, and provide British expertise to improve the delivery of public services for all.”
Mr Mitchell will see the affect of British Investment Partnerships in Rwanda, visiting a water therapy plant that’s a part of a three way partnership between British International Investment (BII) and Metito.
High-level discussions can even happen with President Paul Kagame and minister of overseas affairs Vincent Biruta, specializing in bilateral relations and regional points.
Mr Mitchell can even attend Rwanda’s annual gorilla naming ceremony, Kwita Izina, to spotlight conservation efforts.
The Foreign Office says the UK’s dedication to Rwanda’s growth can be additional highlighted on the UK-African Investment Summit in London in April 2024.
In April 2022, the UK and Rwanda agreed a Migration and Economic Development Partnership, which features a five-year “asylum partnership arrangement”.
However, no person has but been despatched to Rwanda amid ongoing authorized challenges, though the High Court upheld the general lawfulness of the coverage in December 2022.