group picture of the ejo-connect meeting in Koblenz 2018

Ejo-Connect

Ejo-Connect is a Rwandan-German network of young people who enjoy (inter)cultural exchange and building a bridge between Rhineland-Palatinate and Rwanda through exciting joint projects and meetings.

We bring our perspective and our young commitment to the partnership. To this end, there is a group in Rwanda and a group in Germany that are in regular dialogue with each other.

Ejo Connect Germany

Our aim is to connect young people, experience intercultural interaction and help shape the future of the partnership between Rwanda and Rhineland-Palatinate through ideas and projects.

‘Ejo’ is used in Kinyarwanda for both yesterday (ejo hashize) and tomorrow (ejo hazaza). Our name says it all, because our network consists of young people, former volunteers, students, FSJ volunteers and pupils who were in contact with Rwanda yesterday and want to keep in touch tomorrow. All other interested parties are also welcome to join us at any time.

The focus of our work is on

Joint activities (hikes, visits to museums, visits to memorials)
Projects on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Intercultural exchange groups
Joint planning meetings, e.g. biannual network meetings in person and regular online meetings
Representation and voice of young people in the partnership
Organisation of events, workshops and lectures, e.g. at schools in preparation for a student exchange to Rwanda
Personal exchange: developing and consolidating old and new friendships
... and of course much more that happens on the side, in between and in the background!

If you have any questions or comments, we are always happy to hear from you by email or Instagram!

ejo-connect@ruandaverein-rlp.de (email) or @ejoconnect_germany (Instagram)

Ejo-connect Rwanda

Established in November 2020, Ejo-Connect Rwanda a dynamic youth initiative was born from a recognition that sustainable partnerships between nations must be built on genuine people-to-people connections. By creating spaces for Rwandan and German youth to collaborate, learn from one another, and tackle global challenges together, Ejo-Connect Rwanda is planting the seeds for long-term international cooperation.

Through carefully designed projects and activities, participants develop crucial intercultural competencies while simultaneously strengthening the special partnership between Rhineland-Palatinate and Rwanda. In doing so, they're not only breaking down stereotypes but also building the skills needed to thrive in our multicultural world - from project management to cross-cultural communication.

Recent Activities

Intercontinental visits in Teams up on SDGs 11 (2-way encounter) Rwanda&Germany

Cultural exchange – Museums, memorial sites,… visits

Environmental protection projects - Up-cycling: “From plastic bottle to flower pot”

Organising Workshops

Annual Meetings

Podcasts

Community Engagement participation –Umuganda (Community work)

Ongoing Preliminary projects:

1. "International Cultural Exchange with a Deep Focus on Histories Embedded in Museums"
2. “Project about the movie reclaiming history for historical and political awareness ”

We continue to welcome passionate young Rwandans and Germans residing in Rwanda who are eager to share perspectives, develop impactful projects, and grow as global citizens.

Join us in creating meaningful connections that transcend borders.

Flyer from Ejo-Connect

Ejo-Connect briefly explained

The new Ejo-Connect flyer is here! It tells you all about exciting exchange projects between young people from Rhineland-Palatinate and Rwanda. Whether workshops, joint meetings or friendships across continents - cultural exchange is a top priority here. With the support of the partnership association, you can play an active role in shaping the connection between yesterday and tomorrow. Curious? You can find the link to the new flyer Here