Kwita Izina has evolved into one of Rwanda’s most iconic conservation events, garnering significant national and international attention each year, and Kwita Izina 2025 was no different. Rooted in a local cultural practice originally intended to name newborns, Kwita Izina … Read More
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Kwita Izina: Rwanda’s Baby Gorilla Naming Ceremony
Each year in Rwanda, Kwita Izina brings international conservationists, government officials, scientists, and invited guests together for one purpose: to name infant mountain gorillas. This event takes place near Volcanoes National Park, where the majority of Rwanda’s mountain gorillas live … Read More
World Gorilla Day in Rwanda
World Gorilla Day, marked annually on September 24, serves as a reminder of the urgent need to protect one of the planet’s most endangered primates. In Rwanda, the day carries added weight. It aligns closely with the country’s long-term strategy … Read More