The Inauguration ceremony of the Project of Construction of the JOC MUHONDO  VTC in Gakenke District took place in Muhondo Sector, Gakenke District on September 26, 2019.

JOC Rwanda, in collaboration with the Japanese Embassy in Rwanda , ​​has established a vocational training school in Gakenke District, Muhondo Sector, with the aim of helping the youth of the area to find  in a school nearby where they can study short-term vocational skills.  5 classrooms, one admistrative block, workshop, and a block of  toilets were built.

The Project  cost over 70 million Rwandan francs.

Ambassador Miyashita said at the ceremony, “Today, I am glad to celebrate the completion of the construction together with the people of Gakenke District. Education is a key for the country’s development and Japan has been contributing to in the area of education for the development of Rwanda. Just now, I inspected the constructed school buildings and saw wonderful classrooms. They have been constructed well and I am grateful for it. Please maintain and manage well so that the students of the next generations can also use the facilities and equipments in a good condition.

Mr. Joseph NKURANGA, Executive Secretary of Gakenke District, said “On behalf of the Mayor of this District, I would like to express gratitude toward Japan’s support. These facilities will give children promising future. We would like to use carefully and in an appropriate manner. Mr. Jean Bosco HARERIMANA, National President of JOC Rwanda also said “I would like to express heartfelt thanks to the Government of Japan. We promise to maintain these facilities in a good condition. In addition, Mr. Wellar UWAMUNGU, National Chaplain of JOC, said “Vocational trainings are indispensable for the success in our lives and we will try our best using the facilities supported by Japan.