Dian Fossey remains one of the most consequential figures in the history of wildlife conservation in Africa. Her pioneering work in Rwanda’s Virunga Mountains, beginning in 1967, created the foundation upon which modern gorilla research and tourism were built. Trained … Read More
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Kwita Izina 2025: Rwanda’s 20th Gorilla Naming Ceremony
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
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