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The IMCS- RWANDA is trying to network with other organizations of youth. The network allows the creation of a platform where youth can discuss their needs and views. The IMCSRWANDA has partnered with the East African organizations to build a momentum towards RIO+20, held in Rio de Janeiro from 21st -22nd June, 2012. The East African Campaign was called RAUKA. This campaign was organized by KYNC (Kenya Youth Network for Climate change). The KYCN partnered with national movements of youth that have the environment in their portfolio. The IMCS-Rwanda networked with KYCN during the whole campaign. The aim of this campaign was to raise the awareness among the youth and the East African community on sustainable development, green jobs and green economy. Youth from Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda organized different activities in their respective countries to collect views and build a momentum towards Rio+20. The objective of this campaign was achieved: young people who have demystified concepts about sustainable development, green jobs and green economy are now aware of environment degradation; after the workshop we committed to campaign for a sustainable future. After the KIGALI+20, IMCS participated in the AFRICAN Rio+20 held in Nairobi from 12th to 13th June, 2012. This was the end of the Rauka Campaign and to collect ideas from east African countries and make an African Declaration to be sent to Rio de Janeiro. IMCS Rwanda in Networking Towards Sustainable Development The IMCS –RWANDA is one of the organizers of the KIGALI+20. The Kigali+20 has been the youth campaign organized in partnership with YCS, KYCN, RYCA. The Kigali+20 was held in KIGALI. from 7th to 8th June The IMCS-Rwanda through partnerships and networks is trying to put together Rwandan Youth to have strong steams that contribute to policy negotiation. This way of working puts people together and can build a global youth voice. 7th June, 2012: The workshop on Sustainable development (green jobs and green economy) The youth has to campaign for sustainable future. The IMCS- Rwanda is empowering its members and raising their awareness through workshops on sustainable development. We are member of environment and everything that destroys the environment destroys the human being. We have to campaign together and create platform where we can discuss our future. 8th June, 2012: Outreach activity (UMUGANDA- UMUGANDA is a Kinyarwanda Word meaning “ community work ) The IMCS-Rwanda is a member of IMCS PAX ROMANA International working with the catholic students in Rwanda. IMCS Rwanda works in 8 universities and institutions of higher learning in the country and has around 6500 members. The organization is involved in environmental actions, good governance and capacity building of Christian students. It aims to be the voice of the vulnerable people and the driver of network building towards sustainability in RWANDA. IMCS Pax Romana | Newsletter– Special Edition| 2012-2013 www.imcs-miec.org 10