They got a donation

This 5 November, 2013, the National Youth Network with HIV/AIDS (RNJ+) has got a donation of four laptops by Western Union in partnership with six local banks. RNJ+ praises the initiative.-By Yves Didier Irakoze

RNJ+ Youth getting the donation by Western Union and BCB representatives.©Iwacu

Four laptops of an amount of USD 4,000 and T-shirts have been given to RNJ+ by “Western Union” in partnership with BCB, Interbank, Bancobu, Ecobank, Finbank and the National Post. Marlène Njinyari, Agent of “Western Union” and another BCB Agent are the ones who have handed the donation to RNJ+. According to Marlène Njinyari, apart from transaction operations made by “Western Union”, this latter in concert with other Banks often organize humanitarian actions towards associations that help people. “Then, the RNJ+ has been chosen this year because this Association shows a good will to tackle burning issues that threaten the world like the prevention of HIV/AIDS,” points out Marlène. She goes on saying that during their sensitization activities, RNJ+ youth need computers to keep their files, to print documents for their daily work of educating people how to fight against HIV/AIDS. “Sheets of paper are not easy to keep cause of humidity, that is the reason why we have decided to give them those computers to make easy their activities,” highlights Njinyari. She also mentions that they wish to continue supporting the RNJ+ even in the future.

RNJ+ Network thanks the initiative

There was a feeling of joy of the RNJ+ young people who are aged between 15 and 35 because of the donation. According to Cédric Nininahazwe, Vice Chairman of RNJ+, the gift has somehow been a nice surprise because they didn’t expect it. “It’s really a pleasure for us and those computers will facilitate our work today. Then, this will have a positive impact on our activities of sensitizing other youth about HIV/AIDS,” says Nininahazwe.
He also indicates that their Association started in 2004 and officially recognized in 2006 and now they are delighted because it is the first time they get this kind of assistance which is of a paramount importance. “We are gladdened by this kind of aid; this shows that our activity is appreciated by the community. This noble act will push us to be more active and dynamic during our daily activities of playing a leading role in fighting against HIV/AIDS. Thanks to our commitment, we hope to stop the spreading of that terrible threat,” declares Nininahazwe. He states that he would be happier to continue receiving this kind of support and calls upon other institutions to be also good Samaritans like Western Union and some local banks. He concludes that they will sit together with the Association Executive Committee to see how and what they can share with other youth members of RJN+ operating upcountry.