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- The plaque commemorating the official inauguration of the Kigali Public Library.
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- My father, Howard Herschel Kaufman, joined me for the official inauguration of the Kigali Public Library.
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- My father, Howard Herschel Kaufman, and I were both extremely excited to participate in the official inauguration of the Kigali Public Library.
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- But we weren't the only ones who were excited! Rwandan schoolchildren using the computers in the Kigali Public Library's children's section.
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- Rwandan schoolchildren participating in a book discussion in the Kigali Public Library's children's section.
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- You know. Just chillin' at the Kigali Public Library.
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- My first math book!
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- The Kigali Public Library has partnered with One Laptop Per Child / One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) Rwanda. With me here are visionary OLPC leaders Sergio Romero (OLPC Vice President for Africa) and Bakuramutsa Nkubito (OLPC Coordinator for Rwanda).
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- One Laptop Per Child / One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) Rwanda corner of the Kigali Public Library.
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- Amazing map of One Laptop Per Child / One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) Rwanda programs!
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- Awesome statistics of One Laptop Per Child / One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) Rwanda programs!
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- Rwandan schoolchildren using One Laptop Per Child / One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) Rwanda laptops at a booth assembled for the Kigali Public Library inauguration.
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- One of our Kigali Public Library staff members working at the front desk.
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- My two books -- After Genocide (co-edited with Dr. Phil Clark) and Social Entrepreneurship in the Age of Atrocities -- on display at the Kigali Public Library.
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- And the latest book by Paul Williams, also on display in the Kigali Public Library.
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- In addition, a recent, inspiring book by Consolee Nishimwe is also on display in the Kigali Public Library.
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- Raising the Kigali Public Library roof! 🙂
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- The Kigali Public Library inauguration begins with dancing performed by Rwanda's National Ballet!
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- Now for some traditional Rwandan drumming!
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- Speech time! Rotary Club of Kigali-Virunga / Rckv Rwanda President Gitau Wamukui commences a trio of speeches from RCKV and American Friends of the Kigali Public Library / American Friends of the Kigali Public Library (AFKPL) speakers, including RCKV Founder Cally Alles and AFKPL Founder, President, and Chairman of the Board of Directors and RCKV Honorary Member Zachary Kaufman. Gitau thanks donors and guests.
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- American Friends of the Kigali Public Library / American Friends of the Kigali Public Library Founder, President, and Chairman of the Board of Directors and Rotary Club of Kigali-Virunga / Rckv Rwanda Honorary Member Zachary Kaufman speaks, emphasizing how important a public library is, particularly in a post-genocide society where media had been monopolized and manipulated to incite and execute atrocities
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- Government of Rwanda's Minister of Youth, Sports, and Culture Portais Mitali speaks about the importance of the Kigali Public Library to Rwanda, especially in inspiring and educating its youth and preserving its culture.
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- Rwanda's First Lady Jeannette Kagame speaks about the significance of the Kigali Public Library to the future of Rwanda, noting that children comprise about half of the country's population.
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- Masterful Master of Ceremonies and Past President of the Rotary Club of Kigali-Virunga / Rckv Rwanda Masterjerb Birungi Paul provides concluding remarks at the Kigali Public Library inauguration.
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- Party time at the Kigali Public Library's Rooftop Cafe!
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- Kigali Public Library Executive Director Janepher Turatsinze and American Friends of the Kigali Public Library / American Friends of the Kigali Public Library Founder, President, and Chairman of the Board of Directors Zachary Kaufman celebrating.
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- Those of us remaining later into the night. We're not done celebrating!
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- Rwanda's First Lady Jeannette Kagame, U.S. Ambassador to Rwanda Don Koran, and other dignitaries hand out awards to Rwandan schoolchildren who distinguished themselves during Rwanda's annual "Reading Week."
