Rwandese Community of Greater Manchester (RCGM)

Established in 2008, serving as a gathering point for individuals of Rwandan heritage and those interested in Rwandan culture.

Liberation Cup Final & Youth Connect

Join the Rwandan community in the UK for an exciting football final and youth empowerment event

Liberation Cup Final & Youth Connect Event Poster

Event Highlights

1

Open debates on Youth role in Leadership

2

Opportunities to work and connect with Rwandan job market

3

Meet other like-minded youth driven to succeed

When

Saturday, October 18

12:00 PM

Where

Belle Vue Sport Centre

Kirkmasshulme Lane

Manchester, M12 4FT

Football Final

Coventry RCA

VS

Manchester RCA

Hosted by RCGM

Contact Information

Claude:

07411282800

Hamissi:

07415005473

Join the Community!

Connect with the Rwandan Community in the United Kingdom

Why Attend This Event?

Network & Connect

Build meaningful connections with fellow Rwandans and expand your professional network

Youth Leadership

Engage in discussions about youth leadership and make your voice heard in the community

Career Opportunities

Discover job opportunities and connect with the Rwandan job market

Basketball Programs at Belle Vue

Join our exciting basketball programs at the National Basketball Performance Centre

October Half-Term Basketball Camp

October Half-Term Basketball Camp

27th - 29th October 2025 | 10am - 2pm

Ages 8-16 Free T-Shirts & Prizes

Free Basketball Sessions

Free Come & Try Basketball Sessions

Mondays & Fridays | 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Ages 7-16 100% Free

Our Key Objectives

Cultural Promotion & Preservation

Key Events

  • Annual Rwandan Independence Day celebration on July 1st
  • Traditional music and dance performances
  • Cultural festivals showcasing Rwandan arts and crafts
  • Traditional food sharing events

Cultural Activities

  • Kinyarwanda language classes for children and adults
  • Traditional craft workshops and exhibitions
  • Cultural heritage preservation programs
  • Intergenerational knowledge transfer sessions

Community Support & Social Integration

Support Services

  • Welcome program for new arrivals
  • Housing and accommodation guidance
  • Educational system navigation support
  • Healthcare system orientation

Integration Programs

  • English language support and conversation clubs
  • Employment workshops and job search assistance
  • Cultural adaptation workshops
  • Mental health and wellbeing support

Commemoration & Awareness

Annual Commemoration

  • April 7th Kwibuka commemorative events
  • Survivor testimonies and support groups
  • Memorial services and vigils
  • Youth education on genocide history

Educational Initiatives

  • School outreach programs
  • Public awareness campaigns
  • Documentation of survivor stories
  • Reconciliation and healing workshops

Education & Youth Engagement

Youth Programs

  • Mentoring schemes for young professionals
  • Academic support and tutoring
  • Career guidance and development
  • Leadership development programs

Educational Support

  • University application assistance
  • Scholarship information and guidance
  • Skills development workshops
  • Cultural identity programs for youth

Organizational Collaboration

Partnership Networks

  • Collaboration with UK-based Rwandan communities
  • Partnerships with local authorities
  • Joint initiatives with African organizations
  • International development partnerships

Collaborative Projects

  • Cross-cultural community events
  • Shared resource development
  • Joint advocacy campaigns
  • Collaborative funding initiatives

Social Cohesion & Community Awareness

Community Integration

  • Public cultural awareness events
  • Inter-community dialogue sessions
  • Local community engagement programs
  • Cross-cultural exchange initiatives

Public Engagement

  • Community outreach programs
  • Educational partnerships with local schools
  • Media engagement and public relations
  • Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Kwibuka31 Commemoration event in Manchester on Saturday 26th April 2025 in Salford City, Manchester.

26th April 2025
Manchester Memorial
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Distinguished Guests

The Honourable High Commissioner of Rwanda in UK Johnston Busingye
Rebecca Long-Bailey MP
Salford City Council Mayor Paul Dennett
Cllr. Alexis Murura
Cllr. Wilson Nkurunziza
Cllr. Emma Cammell
Cllr. Roseanna Wain
PSP Chairman from Rwanda Alphonse Nkubana
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Recent Events

Memorial Stone Unveiling

Memorial Stone Unveiling

First memorial stone inaugurated at Saint Stephen's Gardens Park in Salford.

15th Anniversary Celebration

15th Anniversary

Celebrating 15 years of community service with distinguished guests.

Cultural Events

Cultural Celebrations

Regular cultural events bringing the community together.

Chronicle of Community Events & Achievements

2024

June 1, 2024
15th Anniversary

Community Milestone Celebration

A landmark celebration marking 15 years of community service and cultural preservation. High Commissioner Johnston Busingye honored the event as the distinguished guest of honor in Salford.

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Event Highlights

  • Cultural performances
  • Community contributors recognition
  • Traditional Rwandan cuisine
April 7, 2024
Commemoration

Genocide Memorial Flag Lowering Ceremony

In collaboration with Salford City Council, a solemn ceremony marking the beginning of 100 days of mourning for victims of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi.

Event Details

  • Location: Salford Civic Centre
  • Minute of silence observed
  • Community remembrance gathering
July 14, 2024
Democratic Participation

Presidential and Parliamentary Elections

Organization of polling stations in Manchester enabling diaspora participation in Rwanda's democratic process.

Presidential and Parliamentary Elections

2023

April 22, 2023
KWIBUKA28

Oxford Commemoration Support

RCGM members supported the Oxford commemoration, featuring a memorial walk from the BBC Oxford building.

Key Participants:

  • High Commissioner Johnston Busingye
  • Oxford Council Ceremony Mayor
  • Community leaders
  • Rwandan diaspora members
Key Participants Representation
Peace Cup Tournament & KWIBOHORA29
July 29, 2023
Sports & Celebration

Peace Cup Tournament & KWIBOHORA29

Youth football team participation in Coventry peace cup tournament, followed by liberation day celebrations.

2022

June 25, 2022
Youth & Culture

Summer Umuco Camp

Three-day cultural immersion camp in Derbyshire in collaboration with KEZA GROUP.

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Activities Included:

  • Traditional dance instruction
  • Tambourine playing workshops
  • Rwandan history lessons
  • Cultural exchange activities
July 9, 2022
Historic Celebration

First KWIBOHORA28 Outside London

Landmark celebration of Rwanda's 28th liberation anniversary, hosted in Stockport with over 600 attendees.

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Distinguished Guests:

  • High Commissioner Johnston Busingye
  • Stockport MP Navendu Mishra
  • Stockport Council Ceremony Mayor
  • Local councillors and community leaders

Contact Us

Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
(+44) 7415 005473 (+44) 7309 762671
rwandesecommunityinmanchester@gmail.com

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