The Joint Action Development Forum (JADF) organized an exhibition showcasing the activities carried out by NGOs and Socio-Economic partners in the Muhanga district in southern Rwanda. The goal: inclusive development and collective engagement.
From June 17 to 20, 2025, the district of Muhanga hosted the 2025 edition of a four-day exhibition fair organized in partnership with the JADF (Joint Action Development Forum).
The event, held at the Muhanga stadium, took place under the theme: “A successful citizen, our pride” (Umuturage uteye imbere, Ishema ryacu”).
This annual event aims to strengthen transparency, inter-sectoral collaboration, and bring local community development actions closer together. This year, 56 partners participated, presenting their achievements and engaging in direct dialogue with the population.
Among the flagship activities: Free community health services; direct support for youth self-employment, with a check for 17 million Rwandan francs given to young people trained in technical and professional trades to help them buy work equipment; 60 piglets distributed to 60 young people involved in agriculture and livestock farming to support their income-generating projects; Live radio broadcasts on Radio Huguka to disseminate key messages and engage citizens who remained at a distance…
The closing ceremony, presided over by Ms. Kayitare Jacqueline, Mayor of Muhanga, was an opportunity to salute the involvement of partners in the socio-economic transformation of the district. Three trophies were awarded to the most successful partners, and all participating organizations received certificates of recognition.
The “Forum pour la Mémoire Vigilante” (FMV) took part in this event, underscoring its commitment to supporting local initiatives that promote inclusion, youth employment, and participatory development.
“The JADF exhibition is a fine example of local governance and multi-stakeholder engagement. It demonstrates that sustainable development is built at the local level, with citizens at the heart of the action,” said an FMV member present at the event.
The FMV took this opportunity to detail its activities in support of disadvantaged populations, including refugees: schooling for children and intervention in the psychological, social, medical, and legal fields. All these actions are part of a vision to eradicate poverty in all its forms, meet the fundamental needs of the population, and ensure prosperity for all.
In Muhanga, the 2025 edition confirmed that partnerships between public, private, and community actors remain an essential lever for building a more equitable, autonomous, and inclusive society.
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