Kayonza district staff trained in accountability

KAYONZA - Kangurirwa, a Human Rights Association, last week trained 61 civil society leaders in Kayonza district in accountability and project planning. Frank Asiimwe, the chairman of Kangurirwa said that apart from human rights awareness, they wanted to build the capacity of participants to manage cooperatives.

Monday, February 08, 2010
Anasthase Barinda hands over a certificate of participation to Venansia Kabazayirwa.

KAYONZA - Kangurirwa, a Human Rights Association, last week trained 61 civil society leaders in Kayonza district in accountability and project planning.

Frank Asiimwe, the chairman of Kangurirwa said that apart from human rights awareness, they wanted to build the capacity of participants to manage cooperatives.

Anasthase Barinda the Kayonza vice Mayor in charge of Economic Affairs stressed the importance of working with members of the civil society to build the district.

"The civil society is our key partner in development, which is why we have been working closely with it,” he said.

Venansia Kabazayire, 56, a member of a milk cooperative in Kayonza district said that the skills they acquired will help them to improve production in their projects.

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