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Kwita Izina - A centuries old Rwandan tradition for giving a name to a new born baby. Rwanda celebrates new births of the rare mountain gorillas through naming.

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@aluconservation
ALU School Of Wildlife Conservation
21 days
Important Update: Due to a directive from the Rwandan Government, Kwita Izina and the in-person #BCC2024 have been postponed. We remain committed to advancing conservation dialogue in Africa and We'll share new plans soon. Thank you for your understanding!
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@RDBrwanda
Rwanda Development Board
22 days
ITANGAZO:Gusubika umuhango wo Kwita Izina 2024
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@RDBrwanda
Rwanda Development Board
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Public Notice: Rwanda Development Board announces postponement of Kwita Izina 2024
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@Kwitaizina
Kwita Izina
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🎥 #Isura , one of the mothers in the #Isimbi family at @VolcanoesPark , welcomed a baby mountain gorilla on 15 May! Join us on 18 October in Kinigi for the 20th #KwitaIzina ceremony to find out what name this cute infant will receive and the meaning behind it. 🦍 #VisitRwanda 🇷🇼
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@aluconservation
ALU School Of Wildlife Conservation
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We’re excited to have @GreenFundRw (Rwanda Green Fund) as a "Conservation Lead Partner" at the Business of Conservation Conference this October! Register today to reserve your spot at this year's big conservation event in Kigali:
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@aluconservation
ALU School Of Wildlife Conservation
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We are proud to highlight @Mass Design Group and @UNDP as "Big 5 Conservation Partners" at this year’s Business of Conservation Conference! From groundbreaking sustainable design to impactful global development initiatives.
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@Kwitaizina
Kwita Izina
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🚨 Reminder! The 2024 #KwitaIzina Business of Conservation Conference is less than a week away! Join global leaders, experts, and innovators to shape the future of conservation and sustainability. 🗓️ 14 - 16 Oct 🔗 Register: #BCC2024 🦍 | #VisitRwanda 🇷🇼
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@Kwitaizina
Kwita Izina
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🐾 Meet the newest member of the Isimbi family! Born on 22 March to proud mother Rwandarushya, this adorable baby gorilla is settling in well in @VolcanoesPark . 🌿 Stay tuned to find out her name at the 20th #KwitaIzina Gorilla Naming Ceremony on 18 October.🦍 #VisitRwanda 🇷🇼
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@aluconservation
ALU School Of Wildlife Conservation
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🚨 Just 1 week to go until the Business of Conservation Conference 2024! 📅 Dates: October 14-16, 2024 📍 Location: Kigali, Rwanda 🔗 Link to register:
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@NewTimesRwanda
The New Times (Rwanda)
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#Rwanda marks 20 years of the 'Kwita Izina' gorilla naming ceremony this month. In a guest Op-Ed in TNT, Melissa Ingabire, a Musanze native, reflects on how this milestone showcases Rwanda's commitment to wildlife conservation and sustainable tourism.
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@Kwitaizina
Kwita Izina
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🎥 The #Isimbi family of mountain gorillas in @VolcanoesPark welcomed another addition—a daughter born to Ejoheza on 9 August 2023. She will be named at the 20th #KwitaIzina on 18 October 2024.🦍 #VisitRwanda 🇷🇼
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@Kwitaizina
Kwita Izina
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📹 Meet #Africa ’s beautiful daughter, born on 24 Dec 2023, an adorable new addition to the Isimbi family of mountain gorillas in @VolcanoesPark . Stay tuned for her name reveal at the 20th #KwitaIzina Gorilla Naming Ceremony! 🦍 #VisitRwanda 🇷🇼
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Kwita Izina
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🎥 Another addition to the #Ntambara family! Born on 3 February to Tegereza, this baby mountain gorilla will be named at the 20th #KwitaIzina , held at the foothills of @VolcanoesPark in Kinigi, @MusanzeDistrict 🦍🌿. #VisitRwanda 🇷🇼
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@REMA_Rwanda
Rwanda Environment Management Authority
27 days
📢Watch our latest video Nurturing Biodiversity: Rwanda's Efforts to Preserve Its Biodiversity for a Sustainable Future! Explore how Rwanda is safeguarding its ecosystems for a greener, sustainable tomorrow. Don't miss out 👉Watch now: #GreenRwanda 🇷🇼🌿
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@aluconservation
ALU School Of Wildlife Conservation
27 days
Highlighting our sponsors for the BCC 2024! Exciting times ahead at #BCC2024 ! We're beyond grateful to have @AfricanParks , one of our biggest supporters since day one, as our "Conservation Lead Partner" for this year's Business of Conservation Conference!
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@aluconservation
ALU School Of Wildlife Conservation
27 days
Highlighting our sponsors for the Business of Conservation Conference 2024! We're proud to welcome @OOResorts (One & Only Resorts) as a "Conservation Lead Partner" at the Business of Conservation Conference this October from 14th to 16th.
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@Kwitaizina
Kwita Izina
28 days
📹 Meet #Gukina 's son, born on 19 May in @VolcanoesPark , a precious new member of the #Sabyinyo family. Join us at the 20th #KwitaIzina 🦍 to witness him receive his name as we celebrate community-centered conservation. #VisitRwanda 🇷🇼
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@Kwitaizina
Kwita Izina
28 days
Did you know? 🌿 Mountain gorillas live for 35-40 years on average, but in @VolcanoesPark , they’re living longer and thriving! 🦍 Thanks to community-centered conservation, their numbers are rising and habitats are protected. Celebrate this success at the 20th #KwitaIzina ! 🇷🇼
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@OmanyDenise
Denise B.
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@Kwitaizina @VolcanoesPark 20years own and all the efforts , commitments, lessons, investment and amaizing value which is Priceless❤️🙏🏽
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