Ange Kagame

[[[File:Ange Kagame 2014.jpg|thumb|Ange Kagame 2014]] Ange Kagame (born September 8, 1993,) is the second child and only daughter of Paul Kagame, current President of Rwanda, and First Lady Jeannette Kagame. She has three brothers — Ivan, Ian and Brian — and has spent much of her adult life balancing a largely private upbringing with a highly visible public role as Rwanda's "first daughter." Kept mostly out of the public eye as a child for security and privacy reasons, Kagame completed her secondary education at Dana Hall School, a private preparatory school in Wellesley, Massachusetts, before earning a bachelor's degree in political science, with a minor in African studies, from Smith College, and later a master's degree in international affairs from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs. She speaks English, Kinyarwanda and French, and has since been associated with New York's Strategy & Policy Council. In July 2019 she married Rwandan-trained architect Bertrand Ndengeyingoma, an MIT graduate then pursuing doctoral studies at the London School of Economics, in a ceremony in Kigali. Kagame's public advocacy work took shape from around 2010, initially alongside her mother's Imbuto Foundation, and grew into an independent platform spanning girls' and women's empowerment, early-childhood education and literacy, poverty eradication, and immunization and mass-vaccination campaigns. She drew wide attention in August 2014 when she accompanied her father — rather than her mother — to a White House state dinner hosted by President Barack Obama during the U.S.–Africa Leaders Summit, an appearance widely read as a signal of her emerging role as a youth-focused ambassador for the continent. The following year she organized visits to textile factories in Rwanda to inform female garment workers of their workplace rights, and she has continued to speak publicly on reading, brain development in young children, and reforming legal barriers that hold back girls and women. Quotes Growing up, my parents made reading a top priority. My parent’s emphasis on reading is not confined to our home, they have made it a priority for our entire country. Education is the key to our country’s future. "Education is the key to Rwanda’s future, says Ange Kagame", The New Times (May 8, 2015) The early years of a child are important for the child’s brain development, because the experiences young children have and the relationships they build with the important people in their life, literally shape the development of their brain. "Ange Kagame joins ‘parenting month’ campaign, shares tips on developing a child’s brain", The New Times (June 21, 2021) Unfortunately, in many places, girls and women are held back by legally sanctioned sexism and laws that prevent women from traveling outside the home or obtaining secular work without male consent. This is why I support the Level the Law campaign, say Ange Kagame , The Global Citizen (July 19, 2016). Serve and return’ is just like any play but it is more important because it brings about interaction that goes in both directions. Parenting Tips on Developing Children’s Brain through Play ,say Ange Kagame,"KT Press"( June 21, 2021). It is only combination of the young and the old, the traditional and the modern, that we can deliver the kind of future, the next generation deserves. Ange Kagame tells youth All Africa (March 25, 2015) I have always felt that being independent is one of the most powerful assets a person can have. Said by Ange Kagame Visits The ADC Factory In Masoro MRO Canada's maintenance voice (June 23, 2015) Celebrating 20 years of Rwanda's independence leaves our peers with a great responsibility. The passion of our parents made us the first generation to live in a Rwanda that is full of value and human attraction. It is our duty to protect and leave what our parents were willing to die for. "mu-kiganiro-kirambuye-ange-kagame-yahishuye-byinshi-mu-buzima-bwe-bwite", Mu kiganiro kirambuye, Ange Kagame yahishuye byinshi mu buzima bwe bwite (August 10, 2014) It's not good to go into something without putting your whole heart into it."(Si byiza kujya mu kintu utagishyizeho umutima wawe wose".) "mu-kiganiro-kirambuye-ange-kagame-yahishuye-byinshi-mu-buzima-bwe-bwite", Mu kiganiro kirambuye, Ange Kagame yahishuye byinshi mu buzima bwe bwite (August 10, 2014) If I want to show who my father is in one word, I would say that he is an activist. He went through a rough road, but it built him up, it didn't discourage him. You are recognized as an incomparably strong man.(Mbaye nshatse kugaragaza uwo Papa ari we mu ijambo rimwe, navuga ko ari umurwanashyaka.Yanyuze mu nzira y’inzitane, ariko byaramwubatse, ntibyamuciye intege.Mwemera nk’umugabo ukomeye mu buryo ntagereranywa. "mu-kiganiro-kirambuye-ange-kagame-yahishuye-byinshi-mu-buzima-bwe-bwite", Mu kiganiro kirambuye, Ange Kagame yahishuye byinshi mu buzima bwe bwite (August 10, 2014) The technology perfectly aligns with our country-wide efforts to increase digital learning, develop Rwanda’s reading and writing culture, and maximize the use of information and communications technology Education is the key to Rwanda’s future, says Ange Kagame, NewTimes Library for All can make a big difference in the lives of many children and young adults by encouraging the culture of reading in Rwanda. Education is the key to Rwanda’s future, says Ange Kagame, NewTimes Education is the key to our country’s future. Education is the key to Rwanda’s future, says Ange Kagame, NewTimes The successful programme of one laptop per child is already a policy in all primary schools and is expanding to one digital ID per child. This will allow a child to log in anywhere at any time, making it easier to track his or her progress. Education is the key to Rwanda’s future, says Ange Kagame, NewTimes I am sure, we all agree that in the end, knowledge is power. Education is the key to Rwanda’s future, says Ange Kagame, NewTimes We have to get to a place where education is not just a privilege for some but a right for everyone. Never touch anything with half of your heart, Ange Kagame tells youth, The NewTimes. The right to education has the potential to serve as an equalizer of opportunities globally. Never touch anything with half of your heart, Ange Kagame tells youth, The NewTimes. We live in a social media-driven world. With a large number of us with access to Twitter, Facebook and different social media outlets, the news and what is going on in the world is that much closer to us. Never touch anything with half of your heart, Ange Kagame tells youth, The NewTimes. Despite obstacles such as unemployment, Africa’s young population continues to show the potential for innovative young entrepreneurs across the continent to drive the economic transformation. Never touch anything with half of your heart, Ange Kagame tells youth, The NewTimes. The youth should own the development process of their respective countries and feel very much a part of it. Never touch anything with half of your heart, Ange Kagame tells youth, The NewTimes. I hope that in this generation’s lifetime, we can live to see a self-reliant and stable Africa. That we can start to be defined more by our successes rather than the negative images that have become synonymous with Africa. Never touch anything with half of your heart, Ange Kagame tells youth, The NewTimes. Our parents’ generation and our generation grew up under different circumstances. Our parents were born during difficult times and forced into exile at a very young age. They had to fight for their country and identity. Never touch anything with half of your heart, Ange Kagame tells youth, The NewTimes. This kind of accessibility will go a long ways to enhance the reading culture and boost the enthusiasm for learning starting at a young age. I am sure, we all agree that in the end In the end, knowledge is power. Education is the key to Rwanda’s future, says Ange Kagame, NewTimes Did you know that? Is it the responsibility of both parents to ensure baby’s brain development. https://www.ktpress.rw/2021/06/a-happy-mother-ange-kagame-shares-parenting-tips-on-developing-childrens-brain-through-play/. KT PRESS (June 21, 2021) Did you know that babies’ brains develop most in the first 1,000 days at a pace never repeated again? Did you know that the most important interaction you can have with your child is through play. https://www.ktpress.rw/2021/06/a-happy-mother-ange-kagame-shares-parenting-tips-on-developing-childrens-brain-through-play/. KT PRESS (June 21, 2021) The early years of a child are important for the child’s brain development, because the experiences that young children have and their relationships, they build with the important people in their life, literally shape the development of their brain. https://www.ktpress.rw/2021/06/a-happy-mother-ange-kagame-shares-parenting-tips-on-developing-childrens-brain-through-play/. KT PRESS (June 21, 2021) Parents can do to support the brain development of a child is to get to know the young child to understand her or his needs and also be able to engage with a child through what scientists call a ‘serve and return’ interaction. https://www.ktpress.rw/2021/06/a-happy-mother-ange-kagame-shares-parenting-tips-on-developing-childrens-brain-through-play/. KT PRESS (June 21, 2021) Serve and return’ is just like any play but it is more important because it brings about interaction that goes in both directions. https://www.ktpress.rw/2021/06/a-happy-mother-ange-kagame-shares-parenting-tips-on-developing-childrens-brain-through-play/. KT PRESS (June 21, 2021) Play can occur when you’re feeding your child, when you’re changing a child’s clothes or when you’re bathing your child. https://www.ktpress.rw/2021/06/a-happy-mother-ange-kagame-shares-parenting-tips-on-developing-childrens-brain-through-play/. KT PRESS (June 21, 2021) All of these are opportunities for playful interaction and learning between adults and children. Parents need to understand that when you smile back and don’t just stop there and start playing, you’re actually building the baby’s brain connections. https://www.ktpress.rw/2021/06/a-happy-mother-ange-kagame-shares-parenting-tips-on-developing-childrens-brain-through-play/. KT PRESS (June 21, 2021) It’s all about interaction, visual and sound, looking the eye, making the personal connection and being sensitive to the baby’s feelings. https://www.ktpress.rw/2021/06/a-happy-mother-ange-kagame-shares-parenting-tips-on-developing-childrens-brain-through-play/. KT PRESS (June 21, 2021) It is also very important that both the mother and the father play with their baby by taking the time to create back and forth interactions every day. You are helping to prepare your baby, laying the foundation for a lifetime of learning and problem solving. https://www.ktpress.rw/2021/06/a-happy-mother-ange-kagame-shares-parenting-tips-on-developing-childrens-brain-through-play/. KT PRESS (June 21, 2021) “Education is the key to our country’s future.” “The prominent role of women in Rwanda today is due to conscious decisions made by the post-genocide leadership, which supports their active participation in all aspects of the nation's development.” https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/level-the-law-gender-equality-kagame/?utm_source “With improved quality of life and legal equality have empowered women, especially, to challenge traditional assumptions and exhibit a self-confidence in their personal and professional lives.” https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/level-the-law-gender-equality-kagame/?utm_source “The early years of a child are important for the child’s brain development.” https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Ange_Kagame?utm_source “Speaking Kinyarwanda should suffice. Miss Universe pageants have translators for the contestants that don’t speak English. PLUS, the questions themselves are poorly worded in poor English.” https://www.kigalitoday.com/imyidagaduro/ibirori/article/ange-kagame-yanenze-imibarize-isebya-abakobwa-muri-miss-rwanda?utm_source “Laws are important in improving gender equality, but society is the first to make it happen.” https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/level-the-law-gender-equality-kagame/?utm_source “The case of Rwanda has proven that progress is not about the young versus the old. Instead, it is about leveraging the strengths both have to offer.” https://www.devex.com/news/ange-kagame-never-touch-anything-with-half-of-your-heart-85713/amp?utm_source “Rwanda’s transformation in the past two decades is a result of a country with young people who refused to accept the status quo, demanded more for and from itself.” http://newtimes.co.rw/article/117271/News/never-touch-anything-with-half-of-your-heart-ange-kagame-tells-youth/amp?utm_source “It is only through a combination of the young and the old, the traditional and the modern, that we can deliver the kind of future the next generation deserves.” https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/117271/News/never-touch-anything-with-half-of-your-heart-ange-kagame-tells-youth/amp?utm_source “You do not have to be great at everything, but find what it is you are passionate about, what it is you love, what keeps you up at night and do that.” https://www.devex.com/news/ange-kagame-never-touch-anything-with-half-of-your-heart-85713/amp?utm_source “The right to education has the potential to serve as an equalizer of opportunities globally, allowing every young person, wherever they may live, to develop their skills, contribute to building their countries as well as participate on the global stage.” https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/117271/News/never-touch-anything-with-half-of-your-heart-ange-kagame-tells-youth/amp?utm_source For community outreach to be successful there needs to be trust in the leadership. Defeat Poverty Global Citizen (September 22,2026) Community consultations are conducted at all levels—this creates ownership and a platform to defy traditional preconceived notions. Defeat Poverty Global Citizen (September 22,2026) Never touch anything with half of your heart. RWANDA'S leading daily the new times (September 22, 2026) The case of Rwanda has proven that progress is not about the young versus the old. Instead, it is about leveraging the strengths both have to offer. RWANDA'S leading daily the new times (September 22, 2026) It is only through a combination of the young and the old, the traditional and the modern, that we can deliver the kind of future the next generation deserves. RWANDA'S leading daily the new times'' (September 22, 2026) External links Category:1993 births Category:Living people Category:Women born in the 1990s Category:Women activists from Rwanda