The Rwandan Peacekeepers within the Hybrid Mission of the United Nations-African Union in Darfur, UNAMID, have once again demonstrated that they live by the values characterizing the Rwanda Defense Force in regards to the social cooperation with the local population.
Besides the mandated tasks of peacekeeping, the Rwandan Contingent in Darfur supports the local population by implementing long lasting developmental projects funded by the UNAMID through Quick Impact Projects (QIPs) that make a difference for the people.
In this regard, on 16 April 2012 Rwanbatt 28 (4Bn) handed-over seven (07) classrooms within its area of responsibility: 02 classrooms, a storeroom, and a toilet in NURSALAM Basic School; 02 classrooms and a veranda in EL SALAAM Basic School, both in KABKABIYA Locality; while in SARAF UMRA Locality, the same Rwanbatt 28 ceremoniously commissioned three classrooms and a staffroom in SAFRA JAMA Basic School.
In the same vein, on 18 April 2012, Rwanbatt 29 (157 Bn) handed over 10 classrooms constructed in the ABUSHOUK Internally Displaced People’s Camp, in El Fasher, North Darfur. The beneficiaries were over joyous for these projects that will support even the future generations.
The local population expressed their happiness and thanked UNAMID for its role in bringing lasting peace in Darfur, but most especially Rwandan peacekeepers who they brotherly called “their real own blood” for enhancing sustainabledevelopment spirit of Rwanda to Darfur.
The Local Leaders in all locations where the Rwandan Peacekeepers constructed classrooms for the needy population expressed satisfaction and praised the enhancement of education in Darfur as a most valuable means of promoting peace.
The Guest of Honor and Provincial Minister of Environment and Tourism, representing the North Darfur State Governor, Mr ADAM MOHAMED HAMID NAHLA remarked that having been personally in Rwanda in the recent past, there is no wonder to see what Rwandans are doing wherever they are.
That, although Rwanda is geographically very small country, it is humanitarian wise a great one.
On behalf of the UNAMID leadership, the Force Commander, Lt Gen Patrick NYAMVUMBA presided over the handover ceremonies in KABKABIYA, SARAF UMRA, and El FASHER, all in North Darfur.
On one side, the Force Commander praised the cooperation that exists between UNAMID and the local community; and on the other side he commended the Rwandan Peacekeepers that work hard to make a difference in the lives of the needy.
He reiterated the commitment of UNAMID in providing everything possible within their means in supporting the local community, and especially the young generation to live and grow in a better environment.
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