2023 Rwanda Global Money Week

PARTICIPATING ORGANISATIONS:

• AIESEC RWANDA,CENTRAL BANK OF RWANDA; IGIHE LTD; RWANDA STOCK EXCHANGE; SPENN RWANDA; EPRN RWANDA; 4 Universities; 4 Schools; other 11 Media house

TOTAL NUMBER OF PARTICIPATING ORGANISATIONS:

• 21

NUMBER OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE REACHED DIRECTLY:

• 1100

NUMBER OF ADULTS REACHED DIRECTLY:

• 60

NUMBER OF PEOPLE REACHED INDIRECTLY:

• 50 000

Through Global Money Week 2023, AIESEC RWANDA and its partners reached 1100 children and youth through several activities such as the GMW2023 Launch, financial literacy workshop, school awareness campaigns, Media-TV Show, and essay competitions. The launch of GMW2023 was held at the Rwanda Stock exchange. Young people participated in a lesson on how the stock market works. During GMW2023, financial literacy awareness sessions were held on topics such as financial inclusion, awareness of financial scams, and safe investments that youth can make. University students participated in an essay competition, where they shared their thought about financial inclusion, and what the Government of Rwanda and Fintech companies can do to achieve financial inclusion.

2022 Rwanda Global Money Week

PARTICIPATING ORGANISATIONS:

• AIESEC in Rwanda, Finance Plus Plc, I&M Bank Rwanda Plc, Rwanda AISEC, Rwanda Stock Exchange Limited, Economic Policy Research Network (EPRN), schools, universities

TOTAL NUMBER OF PARTICIPATING ORGANISATIONS:

• 16

NUMBER OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE REACHED DIRECTLY:

• 640

NUMBER OF ADULTS REACHED DIRECTLY:

• 50

NUMBER OF PEOPLE REACHED INDIRECTLY:

• 15,000

Throughout Global Money Week 2022, AIESEC in Rwanda along with partners reached 40 children and youth through several activities such as visiting the Rwanda stock exchange market, I&M Bank PlC, and physical visits to schools.

During GMW2022, financial literacy awareness sessions were offered to children, youth and adults, mostly through a hybrid format. This included sessions about the importance of early saving, stock market operation, high-level virtual discussions about various themes and other educational sessions.

Furthermore, this year, university students had the opportunity to participate in workshops on banks at the Rwanda Stock Exchange.

In 2022, AIESEC in Rwanda focused on reaching both children and youth through in-person visits that took place in different primary schools in Kigali and Huye. Students were educated about money matters and how they can prepare for the future through savings starting at an early age.

Moreover, I&M Bank Rwanda Plc and Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE) sponsored Global Money Week 2022. The Economic Policy Research Network (EPRN) supported the overall coverage of GMW2022. Students were hosted by I&M Bank Plc Rwanda and the stock exchange warmly welcomed the students at their institutions where educational sessions were prepared about both institutions and how students can benefit from their services.

In addition, AIESEC in Rwanda had a virtual closing ceremony event that gathered 487 youth from different universities. During the event, partners delivered keynote speeches and participated in the panel discussion. Panellists shared their experiences and how they have come where they are today, their perspective when it comes to money matters and saving at an early age. The youth had interactive discussions and all their questions were answered. Throughout Global Money Week 2022, Finance Plus Plc along with partners reached 600 children and youth through several activities such as workshops and over 150 parents.

During the campaign, financial literacy awareness sessions were offered to children, youth and adults mostly through media, TV shows and radio shows. We estimate that those sessions through media reached at least 10,000 people.

2021 Rwanda Global Money Week

PARTICIPATING ORGANISATIONS:

• AIESEC in Rwanda, African Management Institute – Rwanda, Entrepreneur Solution Partners, Equity Bank Ltd Rwanda, Rwanda Stock Exchange, African Leadership University, University of Rwanda

TOTAL NUMBER OF PARTICIPATING ORGANISATIONS:

• 6

NUMBER OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE REACHED DIRECTLY:

• 412

NUMBER OF ADULTS REACHED DIRECTLY:

• Not reported

NUMBER OF PEOPLE REACHED INDIRECTLY:

• 412

Throughout Global Money Week 2021, AIESEC in Rwanda along with its partners reached 412 youth through several digital activities. These included panel discussions, workshops, Kahoot! Financial Game, and financial social media challenges. More than 10,000 youth and adults were engaged in the campaign through social media, radio presents, and TV talks.

During GMW2021, financial literacy awareness sessions were organised mostly through digital means. This included sessions via Zoom and Kahoot! app. High-level discussions, seminars, and other educational sessions were organised by AIESEC in Rwanda. Throughout the Week, young people were able to engage in the Rwanda Stock Exchange online visit to understand how it works and how youth can get involved. Furthermore, this year university students had an opportunity to benefit from our AIESEC in Rwanda Partners programmes.

2019 Rwanda Global Money Week

LEADING ORGANISATIONS:

• AIESEC Rwanda

PARTICIPATING ORGANISATIONS:

• Adventist University Of Central Africa, African Leadership University, Economic Policy Research Network, Green Hills Academy, I&M Bank, Igihe Media Company, Institute Of Certified Public Accounting Of Rwanda, Lycee De Kigali School, Ministry Of Finance, National Bank Of Rwanda, Rwanda Broadcasting Agency, Rwanda Revenue Authority, Rwanda Stock Exchange, University Of Rwanda

NUMBER OF CHILDREN REACHED DIRECTLY:

• 1 288

NUMBER OF PEOPLE REACHED INDIRECTLY:

• 1 250

AIESEC Rwanda
Throughout GMW2019, AIESEC in Rwanda along with EPRN, ICPAR, Ministry of Finance, I&M Bank, Rwanda stock Exchange, Rwanda Revenue Authority, National bank of Rwanda, reached out to children and youth, by organising visits to the stock exchange and banks. Financial literacy awareness sessions were offered for children, youth and adults. The sessions were conducted based on the GMW2019 theme “Learn.Save.Earn”. These sessions were held in all the provinces of Rwanda. There were high-level discussions, seminars, and other educational sessions organised in collaboration with Ministry of Finance. The aim was to create awareness of the government programme- ''ejyo Heza'' meaning save for the future, which hopes to teach people how to save. Additionally, the Rwanda Stock Exchange was festively opened by students from Green Hills Academy, University of Rwanda and University of Tourism and Technology. Throughout the Week, young people were able to engage themselves at the Rwanda Revenue Authority exhibitions, to explore how taxes are imposed, implemented and how youth can contribute to its growth. Furthermore, this year university students attended a workshop on awareness of accounting courses and offers by the Institute of Certified Public Accounting of Rwanda. This was held at University of Rwanda. At the close of the Week, additional Financial Fairs were held both in HUYE province and African Leadership University in Kigali.

2018 Rwanda Global Money Week

LEADING ORGANISATIONS:

• AIESEC Rwanda
• Compound55

PARTICIPATING ORGANISATIONS:

• GIZ, Green Hills Academy, I&M Bank, KCB Bank, Klab Rwanda, NAKUMAT, National Bank of Rwanda, Reach for Change Rwanda, Riviera High School, Rwanda Capital Market Authority, Rwanda Civil Aviation, Rwanda Stock Exchange, Rwandair, University of Rwanda, White Dove Girls School Kigali, Zipline International, 10 schools, 6 universities

NUMBER OF CHILDREN REACHED DIRECTLY:

• 7 065

NUMBER OF PEOPLE REACHED INDIRECTLY:

• 5 370

AIESEC Rwanda
AIESEC Rwanda’s GMW2018 celebrations started with a financial summit, which brought together over 800 students from six universities in Rwanda. The event was attended by top university staff and lecturers as well as partners. This event featured panel discussions, presentations and workshops on financial awareness. The following day, a financial outreach programme took place, targeting Kigali, South and Northern provinces. Over 2,000 students in high schools, primary schools and orphanages were involved. Activities included quizzes, financial debates and selfie competitions. The events were coordinated by local AIESEC boards in the provinces. The celebration ended with a visit to the Rwanda Stock Exchange, where students were given practical sessions on how the stock market operates, its importance to the economy and how students can invest. Students had the chance to ring the opening bell to begin the day’s trading. The CEO of Rwanda Stock Market led this activity, together with other top officials.

Compound55
Global Money Week activities in Rwanda empowered high school students by way of entrepreneurial education sessions and enrichment opportunities, for them to create, capture and deliver value from new ideas, regardless of their future career path. A training workshop was organised at kLab, where participants worked in groups to brainstorm on the most pressing societal challenges and created technologically innovative solutions to solve them. A business visit was also conducted where participants visited Zipline International Inc, to learn about how different departments work, what skills are needed to create livelihoods, entrepreneurship tips and what it takes to be a good employer and employee. To follow up on its GMW2018 activities, Compound55 plans to continue the programme, by hosting a boot camp to turn the solutions created by GMW participants into action.

2017 Rwanda Global Money Week

LEADING ORGANISATIONS:

• AIESEC in Rwanda
• Rwanda Sock Exchange

PARTICIPATING ORGANISATIONS:

• College of Science and Technology, College of Business and Economics , University of Tourism Technology and Business, Studies UTB, KIM University, Green Hills Academy, Cornerstone High School, Wellspring International School, Rwanda Stock Exchange, National Bank of Rwanda, Rwandair, Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority, GIZ, EPRN, I&MBANK, Igihe.com, Inyarwanda.com, Ukwezi.com, Kigali today Touch Rwanda, RBA, CNBC Africa,
• Lycée de Kigali, Cornerstone Primary School, Kigali City School, Nakummatt Super Market, FBFIC, NG Creative

NUMBER OF CHILDREN REACHED DIRECTLY:

• 4000

NUMBER OF CHILDREN REACHED INDIRECTLY:

• 7000

Throughout Global Money Week 2017, the AIESEC Rwanda along with partners reached 4000 children and youth through visits to Banks, Government institutions, NGO’s, Corporate etc.

During GMW, financial literacy awareness sessions were offered for children, youth and adults - including sessions on savings, monetary policies and economics.

High-level discussions, seminars, and other educational sessions were organised by National Bank of Rwanda and Rwanda Stock Exchange. The Rwanda Sock Exchange was opened by students from Lycee de Kigali and high-level representatives from AIESEC Rwanda, RSE CEO and Lycee de Kigali School Management. The participant visited National Bank of Rwanda for the activity of GMW study tour, students from Green Hills Academy a High School with UTB University students were introduced to following sessions, Functions of financial markets, Monetary policy and Research, currency and Banking and the role of Saving for a young person.

The GMW in Rwanda also focused on younger student with the activity: saving shop. During this activity, the students from Kigali City School (primary 3 groups) were introduced to saving shop activity in Nakummatt Super Market at Kigali down town. Furthermore, this year university students had the opportunity to visit Rwandair and Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority.

At the close of the week, additional Financial Fairs were held at University of Rwanda by BNR, RSE, I&MBank, and EPRN to teach children and youth the role of saving from early age.

2016 Rwanda Global Money Week

LEADING ORGANISATIONS:

• AIESEC in Rwanda KCB Rwanda Ltd

PARTICIPATING ORGANISATIONS:

• Rwanda Stock Exchange I&M Bank Nakumatt Rwanda PwC Rwanda Rwandair Kigali Institute of Management University of Rwanda

DATE OF THE EVENT:

• 14th - 20th of March

TOTAL NUMBER OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH ENGAGED:

• 6 000

TOTAL INDIRECT REACHED:

• 5 000

On 14 March, AIESEC Rwanda, in collaboration with the Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE), organised a “Ring the Bell” event which marked the opening of GMW 2016 in Rwanda. Over 80 persons participated, and children and youth had the opportunity to ring the bell to open trading for the day, to learn how the stock market works and to interact with the CEO of the Stock Exchange. In addition, students from schools and universities seized the opportunity to create accounts with the stock market as a sign of their commitment towards saving and investing in Stocks.

The following day, leading organisation KCB Bank opened the bank visits for the Week. Children from SOS Hermann Gmeiner Technical High School, for example, had the opportunity to visit various departments of the bank. The highlight of the event was the talk with the managing director of the bank, Mr. Toroitch, where he interacted with children about the history of banking while encouraging them to develop a culture of savings while they are still young. KCB Bank opened accounts for all 30 participants, crediting all children with 10,000 Rwf to encourage them to start saving in their own accounts. The banks visits continued the following days in the regional branches of KCB and I&M Bank. In addition, AIESEC Rwanda organised student visits to PWC and Rwandair to also show the corporate side of the business world. Furthermore, a “saving shops” activity was organised with eight schools. This practical competition taught students to save while shopping in a large shopping mall of Kigali. Media helped to advertise these wide-ranging activities during the Week.

Through this extensive programme, Rwanda showed once again its active and strong commitment to Global Money Week!

2015 Rwanda Global Money Week

PARTICIPANTS:

• Ministry of Finance and Economic Development (MINECOFIN) World Bank (country office) Ministry of Education (MINEDUC) Rwanda Stock Exchange Rwanda Capital Market Authority African Alliance Rwanda Plan International KPMG AIESEC in Rwanda Junior Achievement Rwanda PAJER Kenya Commercial Bank in Rwanda Ltd (KCB) Banque Populaire de Rwanda (BPR) Rwanda Bankers Association (RBA) Urwego Opportunity Bank (UOB) National University of Rwanda College of Business and Economics (CBE) SOS Technical High School WellSpring Academy Path To Success School Groupe Scolaire APACOPE Little Gems Academy Alpha Community Academy Riviera High School Ecole International de Kigali Groupe Scolaire Mwendo Groupe Scolaire Murama Groupe Scolaire Nyamata Catholique Groupe Scolaire Rilima Groupe Scolaire Masiga Groupe Scolaire Kibangu Groupe Scolaire St Paul-Kibeho Groupe Scolaire Runyombyi Groupe Scolaire Rasaniro

PRESS AND MEDIA:

• CNBC Africa The East African TV-10 The NewTimes

DATE OF THE EVENT:

• 9th - 23rd of March

NUMBER OF CHILDREN REACHED:

• 27 577

2015 Global Money Week in Rwanda saw a record collaborative effort and participation by various national actors from Government institutions, NGOs, private sector, and institution in the civil society, providing the foundation to develop inclusive financial services for young people in Rwanda. These institutions came together to create an impact, serve and strengthen a generation of young economic citizens.

The GMW celebrations were official launched with the Ring the Bell event at the Rwanda Stock Exchange. This was followed by many colourful and fun activities for children and youth. Other activities included presentations, briefings, drama, a saving shop contest (a practical contest where children and youth learnt about how to shop smart, saving while shopping and the financial systems used at the supermarket), lessons in classrooms, club activities, visits to different banks in Rwanda and receiving information on banking operations and available products for youths, and the celebration of Aflatoun day.

It is noteworthy to mention that the Ministry of Finance and Financial Institutions announced their commitment to the launch of the SchoolBank project in Rwanda during the GMW 2015. The innovative nationwide project aims to increase financial inclusion by opening savings accounts and providing financial education and mentoring on financial matters to 100,000 children and youth.

Highlights of the week

Speeches, presentations, and discussions underscored the importance of saving and saving safely. Children and youth were urged to start saving and invest their money to generate revenues. For example, the executive director of Capital Market in a lecture on savings and collective investment schemes, encouraged students to form investment clubs at their schools for them to raise funds and invest jointly in the capital markets.

Likewise, directors and representatives of different banks urged youth to use banks not just for paying school fees or taking credit to start a business. They urged them to inculcate the habit of savings, earn interest, and create capital to start business. They also felt that more needed to be done to promote the habit of savings and that it should start at a very young age and nurtured by parents.

During the celebrations there was a special focus on the need for girls to take active participation in finance decisions. The banking institutions urged girls to take interest in learning about monetary systems and to pursue careers in banking and other financial sectors.

Plan International in Rwanda, a development agency, celebrated GMW 2015 through its project “Supporting Girls’ Futures through Education and Financial Education Training”. In addition to promoting the need for financial education and economic citizenship, there was focus on creating awareness about leadership & sexual reproductive health and roles skills, positive masculinity & gender-based violence, and saving & livelihood skills.

AIESEC in Rwanda played an important role in coordinating with various partners to conduct events across the country for the Global Money Week celebrations.

Quotes from participants.

A 14 year old girl, student of JSS and member of Club at Goupe Scolaire Saint Paul-Kibeho, while talking about learning the importance of saving, said, “Saving provides us wisdom and teaches discipline. You cannot easily fall for temptations once you save.”

Students also acknowledged that they learnt a lot from the bank tour.

Kalisa Eric said that he learnt how to operate his own account. Daniela Rhema Mugisha said she learnt about the benefits of saving with banks and also about prudent practices.

“I did not know about the loan recovery process and how banks make profits, but I have now understood how banks make money, among other things,” said Joy Gatabazi.

Joyseln Uwineza was interested in the children’s account. She was also impressed by the IT department’s work, especially how they co-ordinate the bank’s operations.

Sharon Bayingana said: “We have visited several departments, like the treasury section, and now I know who to approach when I need a particular service from the bank.”

2014 Rwanda Global Money Week

PARTICIPANTS:

• Parlement des Jeunes Rwandais (PAJER)
• SAGE
• Association of Microfinance Institutions in RwandaPlan Rwanda

DATE OF THE EVENT:

• 1st February - 17th of March

NUMBER OF CHILDREN REACHED:

• 9 000

Rwanda celebrated a month of activities prior to Global Money Week 2014. During the week they organised debates on the topic “Why the need for financial education?” The youth NGO PAJER partnered with Plan Rwanda to train over 6,000 voluntary savings and loan cooperatives with over 15,000 members. One of the most exciting events was the involvement of the above members in debates for Global Money Week which took place in their communities. The main focus was on financial education. PAJER also organised a debate in 4 secondary schools in Kigali.

One success story was that of Mukabalisa Philomena, aged 25, a mother of 5 children from Ineza Vsla. She is one of the beneficiaries that has succeeded due to the combination of a loan from Vsla and her participation in the cooperative. ‘Thanks to Plan Rwanda and PAJER in particular’, says Philomena. Before, she used to sell local cooking oil commonly known as Amamesa but after four weeks of her being in the co-op, she was among the first members that took a loan because she wanted to own her very own boutique. ‘I have been trained and actively participated in the Global Money Run-up activities; I now know how to use my money wisely but also share my dreams and passion with other people,’ said Philomena.

The Association of Microfinance Institutions in Rwanda organised activities on 17th March in Rwanda, joining countries around the globe in celebrating Aflatoun Day at the end of Global Money Week.