Tuungane Festival brings nearly 1,000 young people together for peace and social cohesion in Rutshuru

Nearly 1,000 young people from Goma, Rutshuru and surrounding areas attended the second Tuungane Festival on Sunday, October 25, at Sainte Chrétienne School in Kiwanja, North Kivu. Artists including Mack El Sambo, Brillant Bahisha, Aimable Mugisha, Kemvi Elkana and Willow Miller performed at the event, which uses culture to promote dialogue and coexistence in a region affected by conflict and displacement. The festival also raised awareness about Ebola prevention and encouraged youth entrepreneurship and leadership. Organizers said the initiative aims to support young people affected by war, including those facing limited opportunities and vulnerability to recruitment by armed groups.