When I created and established The Rwanda Peace Convention to promote the UN’s International Day for Peace for the first time in Rwandan history from June until September 2009, it served to raise awareness in the world about Peace Day.

That was just four years after creating and founding my organization The Why do I Exist? / KUKI NDIHO RWANDA ORPHANS SUPPORT PROJECT.

I had no idea then that one day, in May 2010, that I would be nominated to receive the Ambassador for Peace Award at the United Nations . Please enjoy the video clip below.

I thank God for all opportunities. Many thanks to my volunteer team, donors, supporters and my executive committee. May God continue to bless and protect YOU. Peace!

I’m a PEACEMAKER (Marie Claudine MUKAMABANO), a Rwandan orphan genocide survivor, the 2012 Humanitarian Award Winner, 2011 African Community Leader Award Winner & 2010 Ambassador for Peace Award Winner

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I’m so glad to get this opportunity.

Thank you  Dear Lord for your everyday guidance in my life. Amen Today, May 21, from 3:00 pm EST- until 4:25 pm EST , I was on very informative workshop online about writing and promoting my book. Guess who were the speakers?

REID TRACY ( President and CEO of Hay House Publishing the largest publisher of self empowerment books, cds, dvds and empowering live events in the world.) & CHERYL RICHARDSON (New York Times bestselling author and community leader) Many thanks to you! Hay House Publishing Company for Organizing and hosting this very informative session. May God continue to bless and guide you. I can’t wait to send you my book proposal as well as attending your workshop in New York City.Thank you ! Peace. Long life to Hay Louise the creator/ Founder of Hay House Inc.

More about Cheryl Richardson:

Cheryl Richardson

Cheryl Richardson is a celebrated leader in the life-coaching industry,

a New York Times best-selling Hay House author, and a spiritual adviser to millions of fans around the world.

As a professional speaker,

So, my Face book friends, Please feel free to call me  at 347 465 4045 or e-mail me at  claudinepeace@gmail.com  any time about your financial contribution, Mother’s day gift or just to talk about all the support and help you want to give in memory of your Mother, in the name of Mother’s day celebration to the Rwandan orphans who don’t have mother today. Thank you for your kindness heart and your unconditional love. May God continue to bless you.

My Dear face book friends & Family, I have to tell you, Yesterday, was a beautiful day for me a day of full of surprises.

Guess whom else, I met? About 2pm on my way going to the business meeting in Brooklyn,(at the train station) I met this very beautiful lady who is radio hostess, she was so happy to see me, she jumped on me and give me a big hug, . . . → Read More: My Face book friends and family really care for Rwandan orphans!]]> Yes, Its true, My Face book friends and family really care for Rwandan orphans. Yesterday, I get a call from one of my Face book friends, who want to donate shoes/ sneakers to
Rwandan orphans as a Mother’s Day gift. That phone call browned my mind away!

So, my Face book friends, Please feel free to call me  at 347 465 4045 or e-mail me at  claudinepeace@gmail.com  any time about your financial contribution, Mother’s day gift or just to talk about all the support and help you want to give in memory of your Mother, in the name of Mother’s day celebration to the Rwandan orphans who don’t have mother today. Thank you for your kindness heart and your unconditional love. May God continue to bless you.

My Dear face book friends & Family, I have to tell you, Yesterday, was a beautiful day for me a day of full of surprises.

Guess whom else, I met? About 2pm on my way going to the business meeting in Brooklyn,(at the train station) I met this very beautiful lady who is radio hostess, she was so happy to see me, she jumped on me and give me a big hug, with full of joy like my childhood best friend, then in my mind , I was like I don’t remember this face very well in my childhood, who is this personnel? and it’s seems that she knows me very well, but

I don’t remember her name neither her face, so…Lo…( smile) Immediately my mind clicked on Face book, I was like, I see,.. Then I told her: you must be my Face book friend, she said: “Yes. Yes! I love your Face book comments and I love what you do, I want to get involved in your efforts of helping Rwandan orphans and I will love to interview you on my radio show sometime very soon as well. “,

I was like Wow!!! Beautiful, I ‘m so happy to meet you as well, we laugh and talk then I invited her to take part on our next Peace event preparation meeting this coming Monday at Baruch College. She was very happy to join us; she decided to change her Monday scheduler, just for joining us because she believes in promoting Peace and Justice. I was very pleased to meet and have a short conversation with her. Beautiful experience

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Dear Marie Claudine, I participated in your side event at CSW56. I was moved by your speech! Shirley and I are both member of IFUW (international federation of university women). During the session, you mentioned you need shoes for kids in Rwanda. If so, I will collect shoes and send them from Japan.

Questions:

Where I should send to?

Is there time limit to send? how many shoes you might ask?

Hope to hear from you

IZUMI

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Please meet our HERO

Izumi Yamashita

I was born and gown in Fuji city which is located in Mt. Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan. I . . . → Read More: Our JAPANESE HERO helps Rwandan Orphans]]> Yes we did IT. Thank you Lord for the opportunity. Many Thanks to our Japanese sister IZUMI YAMASHITA, because of her  efforts and initiative , 225 Rwandan orphans & vulnerable children have now each child a new pair of  Sport shoes/ Sneakers  in Rwanda. The Shoes come from Japan to Africa in Kigali Rwanda. Please enjoy the video clip of the children receiving the shoes in Kigali Rwanda at Muhima Primary School.  May God continue to bless you so much our Dear JAPANESE Sister IZUMI YAMASHITA, the True Hero of our TIME. Peace l

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Dear Marie Claudine,
I participated in your side event at CSW56.
I was moved by your speech!
Shirley and I are both member of IFUW (international federation of university women).
During the session, you mentioned you need shoes for kids in Rwanda.
If so, I will collect shoes and send them from Japan.

Questions:

Where I should send to?

Is there time limit to send?
how many shoes you might ask?

Hope to hear from you

IZUMI

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Please meet our HERO

Izumi Yamashita

I was born and gown in Fuji city which is located in Mt. Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan. I have sent most of my time with children as a swim and English instructor. My time with children made me concern about child happiness with their families. So, I decided to study and was educated in the United States in my 30s.

I hold a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and child development & family life at Indiana State University, and a master’s degree in community services, Family and Child Ecology at Michigan State University. I worked as a family life educator after 　having come back to Japan and then, I worked as a Fuji city councilor from 2007 to 2011. I try to get a seat again in political arena.

I am now doing social activities as a member of Japanese Association of University Women, Japan home economics association, and a local community. Building wonderful child and family support systems in Japan is to my job and hope! I live in Fuji city with my parents and a cat. Peace!!

Fofanah and Honorable Mayor of South Thoms River ; Joseph Makhandal Champagne ( Vice – Chair of The Why do I Exist?/ KUKI NDIHO RWANDA ORPHANS SUPPORT PROJECT) Many Thanks to all my friends, Volunteers & Donors , Supporters, Mentors, Business Advisory may God continue to protect and bless you.Now and for ever Amen.

Oh, my God! I received a $25,000 dinner gift at The United Nations’ Delegate Dining Room for my birthday!! I am just speechless! This is such a beautiful and wonderful surprise!

My dear friends and family, did you hear about this?

To globally honor my birthday on Wednesday, April 17th, 2013, and acknowledge my BEAUTIFUL Mother’s decision to give me this Gift of Life (which I’m so grateful to have and I can’t STOP giving thanks and praises to Almighty GOD),

the Global Ambassador of BIKOLINOS (Shoes and Bags* Maasai Project),BISILA BOKOKO , Founder & Board Chair of BISILA BOKOKO AFRICAN LITERACY PROJECT, in collaboration with Mr. Juan Peran, the President and Founder of Pikolinos Group, as well as the special Ambassador and Supermodel Olivia Palermo (who just came back from Kenya & Tanzania) decided to honor my humanitarian achievements and efforts during their Fundraising Dinner at The United Nations Delegate Dinner by granting me a Dinner Table with my nine (9) guests of honor for FREE-of- charge, which otherwise would cost $25,000 that night!

I’m so . . . → Read More: Celebrate our Achievements Globally on April 17th,2013]]>

Marie Claudine MUKAMABANO ( Rwandan genocide orphan survivor & Founder /CEO of Why Do I Exist?- KUKI NDIHO RWANDA ORPHANS SUPPORT PROJECT)

Oh, my God! I received a $25,000 dinner gift at The United Nations’ Delegate Dining Room for my birthday!! I am just speechless! This is such a beautiful and wonderful surprise!

My dear friends and family, did you hear about this?

To globally honor my birthday on Wednesday, April 17th, 2013, and acknowledge my BEAUTIFUL Mother’s decision to give me this Gift of Life (which I’m so grateful to have and I can’t STOP giving thanks and praises to Almighty GOD),

the Global Ambassador of BIKOLINOS (Shoes and Bags* Maasai Project),BISILA BOKOKO , Founder & Board Chair of BISILA BOKOKO AFRICAN LITERACY PROJECT, in collaboration with Mr. Juan Peran, the President and Founder of Pikolinos Group, as well as the special Ambassador and Supermodel Olivia Palermo (who just came back from Kenya & Tanzania) decided to honor my humanitarian achievements and efforts during their Fundraising Dinner at The United Nations Delegate Dinner by granting me a Dinner Table with my nine (9) guests of honor for FREE-of- charge, which otherwise would cost $25,000 that night!

I’m so THANKFUL, and I can’t wait to be among powerful humanitarians as well as business people who will be coming from different corners of the world (Europe, America, Australia, Africa, Asia, Atlantic, and Brooklyn) to show to the Maasai people in Kenya and Tanzania that they care.

My dear friends and supporters, you can also honor and celebrate my birthday wherever you are by holding fundraisers to help Rwandan Orphans via “Why Do I Exist? / KUKI NDIHO RWANDA ORPHANS SUPPORT PROJECT.” For more information, please call me at 347 465 4045, or e-mail me at claudinepeace@gmail.com. Feel free to learn more about our work at www.whydoiexist.org

Thank you, and God bless you!

Our HERO

Carl Wilkens is the former head of the Adventist Development and Relief Agency International in Rwanda. In 1994, he was the only American who chose to remain in the country after the genocide began. His choice to stay and try to help resulted in preventing the massacre of hundreds of children over the course of the genocide.

Through the telling of his own experiences, Wilkens puts a human “face” on genocide, showing us that the perpetrators, victims, and resistors will not soon be forgotten, and teaching participants how one person really can make a difference. His story reminds us of the profound connection between history and the moral choices we face each day. It also arms us with new insights in the fight against genocide along with tools and inspiration for re-evaluating the relationships we are part of every day.

Wilkens is the author of I’m Not Leaving and . . . → Read More: Genocide studies by our HERO: Carl Wilkens the Author of ” I’m Not Leaving”]]> “I’m Not Leaving” – A Lecture and Discussion with Carl Wilkens, Founder of World Outside My Shoes
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 – 7:00 – 8:30PM – Reception to follow
The New School – 6 E. 16th St. – Room 1103
Free and open to the public.

Our HERO

Carl Wilkens is the former head of the Adventist Development and Relief Agency International in Rwanda. In 1994, he was the only American who chose to remain in the country after the genocide began. His choice to stay and try to help resulted in preventing the massacre of hundreds of children over the course of the genocide.

Through the telling of his own experiences, Wilkens puts a human “face” on genocide, showing us that the perpetrators, victims, and resistors will not soon be forgotten, and teaching participants how one person really can make a difference. His story reminds us of the profound connection between history and the moral choices we face each day. It also arms us with new insights in the fight against genocide along with tools and inspiration for re-evaluating the relationships we are part of every day.

Wilkens is the author of I’m Not Leaving and founder of World Outside My Shoes, a non-profit educational and professional development organization committed to inspiring and equipping people to enter the world of “The Other” which may be under our own roof or on the other side of the globe.

He was featured in Frontline’s “Ghosts of Rwanda” and “The Few Who Stayed: Defying Genocide,” an American Radio Works documentary which aired on National Public Radio. His humanitarian work has been recognized with several awards including the Dignitas Humana Award from Saint John’s School of Theology Seminary and a 2005 Medal of Valor from the Simon Wiesenthal Center.

Co-sponsored by the Graduate Program in International Affairs at The New School for Public Engagement, the History Department at Eugene Lang College, and Global Studies

LOCATION: ARMANIAN CONVENTION CENTER ( GUILD HALL}

630  2nd Avenue New York ,NY 10016

(Between 34th  East Street & 35 East Street) take 6 local train to 33 Street Hosted by

Marie Claudine MUKAMABANO

Marie Claudine MUKAMABANO ,Rwanda Genocide Orphan Survivor,The 2012 Humanitarian Award Winner & 2011 African Community Leader Award Winner and 2010 Ambassador for Peace  Award Winner and International- Entrepreneur Girl

Marie Claudine MUKAMABANO, she is the Founder & CEO of Why do I Exist?/ KUKI NDIHO RWANDA ORPHANS SUPPORT PROJECT

Distinguished speakers:

1.Charles J.Hynes (District Attorney) 2. Mr. William G. Greaves Jr. ( Consulate General of the republic of Liberia ) 3. Mr. Remongar Dennis (H.E Deputy Ambassador of Liberia to the UN) 4. Ms. Marie Claudine Mukamabano ( Rwanda Genocide Orphan Survival and Founder . . . → Read More: ” Empowering Girls and Women through Social Media and Entrepreneurship to STOP Violence against Them. “]]> With the highest respect and honor

The  United Nation’s Conference on the Statue of Women in collaboration with the Voices of Women World wide & VOW- TV with  Children ‘s Rights Organizations and Why Do I Exist?/ KUKI NDIHO RWANDA ORPHANS SUPPORT PROJECT

Cordially invite you to a very important forum on “ Empowering Girls and Women through Social Media and Entrepreneurship to STOP Violence against Them. “

DATE: MONDAY, MARCH 4TH , 2013

TIME: 6:15  TO 7:45

LOCATION: ARMANIAN CONVENTION CENTER ( GUILD HALL}

630  2nd Avenue New York ,NY 10016

(Between 34th  East Street & 35 East Street) take 6 local train to 33 Street

Hosted by

Marie Claudine MUKAMABANO

Marie Claudine MUKAMABANO ,Rwanda Genocide Orphan Survivor,The 2012 Humanitarian Award Winner & 2011 African Community Leader Award Winner and 2010 Ambassador for Peace  Award Winner and International- Entrepreneur Girl

Marie Claudine MUKAMABANO, she is the Founder & CEO of Why do I Exist?/ KUKI NDIHO RWANDA ORPHANS SUPPORT PROJECT

Distinguished speakers:

1.Charles J.Hynes (District Attorney)
2. Mr. William G. Greaves Jr. ( Consulate General of the republic of Liberia )
3. Mr. Remongar Dennis (H.E Deputy Ambassador of Liberia to the UN)
4. Ms. Marie Claudine Mukamabano ( Rwanda Genocide Orphan Survival and Founder & CEO of Why Do I Exist?/KUKI NDIHO RWANDA ORPHANS SUPPORT PROJECT and The 2012 Humanitarian Achievement Award Winner & 2010 Ambassador for Peace Award Winner.
5. Niama Nakagawa ( Professional Counselor for victims of domestic abuse).

and many more speakers & presenters

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The Role of Interfaith Dialogue in Peace building & Women Empowerment February 12, 2013 / Tuesday / 3-6 pm at UN

The World Interfaith Harmony Week adopted the United Nations General Assembly’s resolution 65/5 aims to promote a culture of peace and non-violence through inter-religious and intercultural understanding, harmony and cooperation; there hence, supports elimination of all forms of intolerance and discrimination based on religion or belief.

The international faith communities recognize the imperative need for raising awareness on empowering women by providing educational opportunities, especially for girls; collaboration on the implementation of sustainable educational programs; sharing best practices and supporting successful global initiatives throughout the world.

Religions and beliefs play an essential role in understanding the status of women and girls education according to different faith communities across the globe. The panel aims to raise awareness on empowering women and discuss multiple perspectives, implications and misconceptions on girls’ education based on religions, traditions, and customs.

Are the sources of gender inequality in life derived from social customs and traditions or do religions condone and strengthen this inequality? Does gender inequality stem from the foundational principals of . . . → Read More: WORLD INTERFAITH HARMONY WEEK]]> Marie Claudine MUKAMABANO ‘s Speech at UN

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The Role of Interfaith Dialogue in Peace building & Women Empowerment
February 12, 2013 / Tuesday / 3-6 pm at UN

The World Interfaith Harmony Week adopted the United Nations General Assembly’s resolution 65/5 aims to promote a culture of peace and non-violence through inter-religious and intercultural understanding, harmony and cooperation; there hence, supports elimination of all forms of intolerance and discrimination based on religion or belief.

The international faith communities recognize the imperative need for raising awareness on empowering women by providing educational opportunities, especially for girls; collaboration on the implementation of sustainable educational programs; sharing best practices and supporting successful global initiatives throughout the world.

Religions and beliefs play an essential role in understanding the status of women and girls education according to different faith communities across the globe. The panel aims to raise awareness on empowering women and discuss multiple perspectives, implications and misconceptions on girls’ education based on religions, traditions, and customs.

Are the sources of gender inequality in life derived from social customs and traditions or do religions condone and strengthen this inequality? Does gender inequality stem from the foundational principals of the religions or life practices, which reflects the culture and traditions throughout the world?

Facts:
Gender disparity in educational opportunities
Girls’ education remain elusive in less privileged regions of the world
Understanding of faith traditions as a major barrier to education
Dilemma: Violence &  Peace justified in the name of Religion or God
Under-representation of women in governance and politics

Goals:
Empowerment tools in reaching out to less privileged women/girls
Advocate for Women/Girls’ rights in various communities and governments
Collaborate with Interfaith NGOs, international communities and governments
Support innovation and encourage new ideas that empower women’s
educational, social, economic and political status to become more creative, and self-sufficient.

Outcome:

The panel will raise awareness on empowering women by providing educational opportunities for girls; eventually, it will impact greatly on women’s education, social and economic status, and eliminate inequality in women representation in governance and politics. The organizing committee aims to influence international community and policy makers in implementation of the United Nations’ resolutions and UN MDGs worldwide. The panel also will echo voices of the interfaith community in developing original perspectives on the topic, generating solutions to the problems, and supporting successful practices in less privileged parts of the world.

PROGRAM
Date: February 12, 2013 – Tuesday
Time: 3pm – 6pm
Place: United Nations Conference Room
Dinner: 6:30pm Dinner at a Restaurant (optional)

PROGRAM

3:00 PM   Welcome Remarks
Hon. Ufuk Gokecen, Permanent Observer of OIC to the UN
Mehmet Kilic, Director of Center for Global Affairs, Peace Islands Institute

Keynote Address
H.E. Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu – Secretary General of OIC
Panel 1- Government Perspectives, Policies and Implementations

H.E Lakshmi Puri , Deputy Executive Director of the UN Women

H. E  Henry  Leonard  Mac – Donald, Permanent Representative of  Suriname
H.E  Osama Abdelkhalek, Deputy  Permanent Mission of Egypt to the UN

H. E  Akan  Rakhmetullin, Deputy Permanent Representative of Kazakhstan to the UN

Panel 2- Mobilizing Civil Society & Best Practices across the Globe

Ms. Joyce Dubensky, CEO Tanenbaum Center

Dr. Alp  Aslandogan , President , the Alliance for shared Values

Ms. Marie  Claudine Mukamabano , Founder/ CEO of  KUKI NDIHO RWANDA ORPHANS SUPPORT PROJECT

Dr.  Sarah Sayeed Interfaith  Center of New York

Dr. William Vendley Secretary General, Religions  for Peace

Ms. Salwa  Kader, President, US Federation for Middle East Peace

CLOSING  REMARKS

H.E  Ufuk  Gokcen, Permanent  Observer of OIC to the UN

Mr. Mehmet  Kilic , Director of Center for Global Affairs, Peace Islands Institute