In October, heritage managers from fifteen institutions across Rwanda joined us online for our Project Management for Heritage Managers Workshop. The course aims to help stakeholders build a better understanding of how to effectively run heritage projects from inception to closure, including evaluation.

HERITΛGE’s Tim Healing started the programme by introducing the basic principles and tools of project management using four case studies from Ghana, South Africa, Niger and Sudan. Participants then focused on specific skills including budget planning, risk management, monitoring and grant writing in the planning and implementation phases of projects. Instructions were then given for the requirements of the final project which will be submitted in groups. 

The 22 participants included officials from  the Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement (MINUBUMWE), the Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy, the Rwanda Metereology Agency, Kigali Independent University, Rwanda Queen’s Museum, Mfura foundation, the  Rwanda Digital Cultural Archive and  Rwanda History Archives (Heritage Hub), Amatha Tech/ Rwanda Digital Heritage Platform, RWANDA cultural Library, NZIZA NGO, Golden Class Travel Agency, Art & Travel Ltd, Bwishyura Kivu Boat Cooperative, and Marti’s public secretariat Ltd.

The course was well received and participants showed great interest in how to manage a project and attract potential funders.

The workshop’s focus on real-life case studies also provided actionable insights, which I can implement in ongoing projects.

“Learning how to balance heritage conservation with sustainable development, while involving local communities, was particularly valuable. The workshop’s focus on real-life case studies also provided actionable insights, which I can implement in ongoing projects.” said Aime Ntyonagize, Founder and Director of Amatha Tech/ Rwanda Digital Heritage Platform.

Personally, I liked how very experienced the instructor is in Project Management.

“Personally, I liked the way the instructor is very experienced in Project Management, impressive topics, facilitations and explanations from the trainers etc. To be precise and concise, what I liked most is the project management skills and qualities of a good project manager that I gained from the instructors and facilitators during the course. It was so impressive and fantastic,” said Emmy MUSINGUZI, Genocide Memorials & Site management Officer / Bisesero memorial site

Tim Healing is our interim director of African Grants, and capacity development officer helping small heritage organizations in Africa develop an application and ensure they manage their grant efficiently. Tim has over thirty years’ experience working as a project manager and has a professional background in project management, community and NGO development. 

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