Minister of State for Youth and Arts Umutoni Sandrine met with international partners to strengthen collaboration on heritage preservation and community-based arts, focusing on local ownership, cultural sustainability, and creative empowerment across Rwanda.

The Minister of State Sandrine Umutoni met with Mellon Foundation’s J. G. Moore and Heritage Management Organization’s Dr. Kyriakidis to strengthen collaboration in heritage preservation and community-rooted arts spaces. The discussion emphasized local ownership, capacity building, and creating sustainable cultural initiatives that empower Rwandan communities while safeguarding the nation’s rich heritage.