Although we wish we could say we will look forward to working alongside our new member of staff, we canâÂÂt.
Of course, this is only for the reason that he will be based 4,000 miles away!
So, on behalf of Shared Interest Foundation and COFTA, we welcome Donatien Mungwarareba as co-ordinator of our Rwandan Producer Support Project.
Donatien is a 31 year old Rwandan national, with a BachelorâÂÂs Degree in Business Administration and Management, who is also studying for a Masters in Project Management in the evenings.
From 1st August, Donatien will be spending his days based in the Rwandan Private Sector Federation office in Kigali. Going out to visit all 50 of the farmers and handicraft makers as soon as he joins the team, Donatien will get real hands-on experience during his first few weeks in post.
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