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GORILLA NAMING CEREMONY

Once again, Kinigi (Northern Rwanda) held the worldwide famous event:
The KWITA IZINA (baby gorilla naming ceremony). Various activities preceded this long-awaited day, mainly focused at increasing the general public's awareness on development of tourism and conservation in Rwanda. To name a few of these activities:

  • A high profile conservation conference that gathered an impressive panel of 150 environmental researchers, policymakers and activists.
  • The launching of community projects, namely two schools, two bridges, and three harvesting tanks all financed by last year's Kwitizina fundraising...

This time this deeply emotional ceremony saw the participation of international business moguls like Dubai World, conservationists, international televisions (CNN, Reuters, Japan Television,...); a sign that wildlife conservation is a matter of all for all.

KWITA IZINA is now an important event in the rwandan calendar and it has touched the hearts of many at international level. Talking of international, this June the 21st was World Music Day, and to this occasion famous Gabonese zouk singer, Oliver N'goma, heightened the event with his suave voice.

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Kwita Izina News Kwita Izina Benefits Mountain Gorillas

ORTPN has used the Kwitizina Event to raise much needed revenue through their Adoption Program. The revenue raised ensures they can finance initiatives that help them improve the lives of the communities surrounding the parks. Individuals and Corporate Companies contributed for:

√ Sabyinyo Community Lodge (SACOLA) costed Usd 1,2 million is now operational and will be launched during the coming June Kwita Izina week.
√ 10 Water Tanks were constructed
√ 2 Schools were constructed and equipped
√ Community Commercial Shop Complex in progress in Kinigi
√ PNV Buffalo Wall completed
√ A ten community projects were supported – Ex poachers association, Etc.

Humans and gorillas share more than 97% of their genetic material. There are two species of gorillas, western lowland gorilla (scientific name Gorilla gorilla ) and eastern lowland gorilla ( scientific name Gorillas beringei). The mountain gorilla is a subspecies of eastern lowland gorilla. They are found in two forests island : the Virunga Massif share by Rwanda, Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda.
More on mountain gorillas...


Comments of the Prime Minister

"...The tourism sector is one of the high revenue sectors in Rwanda, let's get involved in its development...", said the Prime Minister Bernard Makuza, Guest of Honor, as he acknowledged the Kwitizina milestones at this 4th event...

Read last year's guest of honour's speech

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Jack Hanna - renowned conservationist and emeritus of the Columbus Zoo USA.
 
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