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“A glass of milk” brought Kagame and me together – First Lady

“A glass of milk” brought Kagame and me together – First Lady

Rwanda’s First Lady Jeannette Kagame has told an audience in Los Angeles (USA) of the special place cows hold in Rwandan society – as they have pulled thousands out of poverty.

“Heifer donations of cows hold a special meaning, their worth represent social ties deeply rooted in our traditions,” said Mrs Kagame at a ‘Beyond Hunger’ gala hosted by Heifer International on Friday evening.

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.carpeting for a cause. but beyond the carpet, last night was eye-opening, inspiring and fulfilling. Heifer International is an incredible organization implementing real change in the lives of so many. empowering women, fighting poverty, and ending world hunger. I was humbled and honored to be a part of last nights event, and truly look forward to doing more work with them in the future. Please visit http://www.heifer.org/ to investigate what you can do to help! You could give a pig, or a goat, or a cow!...to people in the world who really need them...and that's only the beginning. #bethechange #BeyondHunger (oh! & @inbarlavi, #yourwishismycommand ;) Kehee)