Meet Kharim

Kharim is also a founding member of PLP. He serves as the Operations Manager and is involved in many of PLP's community service projects, such as, The Watchman. Kharim has been a member of the Walk to Remember team since 2009.  In 2010, he led school mobilization in Kigali as well as led the W2R team in Burundi.  He is a leader among his peers who is known for his vivacious personality and work-ethic. Kharim is currently Head Organizer of Walk to Remember activities in Rwanda and throughout East Africa.

1) Why do you participate as an organizer for W2R? What drives you? 

Because I believe in it and the impact that it will make, the thing which drives me is that I don't want this happen again and to keep the memory alive.

2) What makes you proud to be Rwandan? 

The thing that makes me proud to be a RWANDAN is our culture.

3) What do you wish people knew about Rwanda? 

A country of 1000 hills, 2000 problems, 4000 answers and 8000 smiles.

4) What is your vision for Rwanda and the entire continent in ten years?

My vision for RWANDA is to be financially stable and UNITED, for the entire continent it is for Peace and Love. 

5) How do you bring about change in your community?

Telling the truth, say what I mean and do what I mean.

6) What do you think is the leading cause of war or genocide in one word? 

Selfishness

7) If you were asked to describe yourself in one word, what would it be? 

Worker 

8) What do you want to be remembered for? 

I want to be remembered as a peacemaker 

9) Favorite Rwandan delicacy?

Imvange (Ibirayi nibishyimbo)

10) Your definition of success?

My definition of success is to achieve what you planned to achieve.

Bonus: What song makes you want to bust a move?

Genda RWANDA uri nziza.

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Thanks, Kharim!!