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EASF Day Rwanda 2018

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Photo Gallery of the EASF Open Day 2018 in Kimironko Sector, Gasabo District, Rwanda.

The EASF Director (center) during the community work session of the EASF Open Day in Rwanda
The Head of Peace Operations Department (third from left) during the EASF Open Day
The Head of Administration and Finance (3rd from left) during the building of the drainage system
The Chairperson of Friends of EASF (left) and the Danish Technical Advisor to EASF (right) join in the community work
People from all walks of life join hands to accomplish a common task
Among the participants included delegates who had attended the Policy Organs Meetings in the last three days before the EASF Day
The EASF Open Day in Rwanda was heavily attended by local residents including many youths
The participants included students from universities and colleges
The youths joining hands for a better tomorrow
Working towards a common goal fosters understanding and dialog thus cultivating a path towards peace
The Rwanda Chief of Defence Forces (in uniform) and the EASF Chief of Staff Logistics Base (in white) during the occasion
Some of the leaders taking part in the community work pose for a photograph
Front Row (left to right) The Chief of Defence Forces of Rwanda, the Rwanda Minister for Defence, the EASF Director and a delegate from Kenya.
The Rwanda Minister for Defence (in green jacket) with other participants during the community work session
Students join in song and dance after accomplishment of their work during EASF Day in Rwanda
Some of the officials listening to speeches during the EASF Open Day
Participants included many representatives from different parts of the world
EASF Open Days have up to now taken place in nine out of the ten Member States
Many of the participants of the Policy Organs Meetings which took place in Rwanda graced the EASF Open Day
The EASF Director briefs the media during the EASF Day in Rwanda

EASF Day Burundi 2018

Speeches Made during the EASF Open Day in Burundi

Speech of the EASF Director, Dr. Abdillahi Omar Bouh

Speech of the Chairperson, Friends of EASF, Col. Joern Rasmussen

Photo Gallery of the EASF Open Day 2018 in Bujumbura, Burundi.

The EASF Director (left) hands over the flag to the Burundi Defence Minister (right)
The Minister for Defence flags off the Peace Walk
The walk will follow designated streets in Bujumbura
The Peace Walk conveys the message of peace to the general public
Civilians, police and military personnel take part in the walk
EASF Open Days in Member States were rolled out in 2015 for the first time
University and college students taking part in the walk
The Minister for Defence (left), the Director and other officials during the walk
The EASF Head of Peace Operations' Department carries the EASF flag
The Chairman, Friends of EASF takes over the flag from Head of Peace Operations' Department
The Danish Technical Advisor to EASF flies the EASF flag high
The Military band entertains the crowds along the entire way
The Minister for Defence delivers his keynote speech after the walk
The EASF Director addresses the participants
The Chairman, Friends of EASF delivers his message to the participants
One of the selected speakers addresses the public
A university student poses a question
The EASF Director explains the mandate and responsibilities of the Standby Force
The EASF Military Chief of Staff (left) and the Human Resource Officer (2nd left) during the question and answer session
A substantial number of people have shown interest in the event
Three members of EASF staff during the occasion
The Head of Peace Operations' Department gives a word of thanks at the close of the occasion
The Minister for Defence (left) hands over the flag back to the Director
Senior officials (hosts and guests) pose for a group photograph

EASF Day Comoros 2017

Photo Gallery of the EASF Open Day 2017 in Moroni, Comoros.

Members of the Police Service preparing for the Peace Walk
Representatives from the Civil Society before the Peace Walk begins
The banner with the message of this important and memorable day
Members of the armed forces preparing to take part in the Peace Walk
All ready and set to underline the day's importance
Officials from the Government of the Union of Comoros together with the some senior members of EASF leadership
An official from the Government of the Union of Comoros flags off the Peace Walk
The Police band leads the Peace Walk
Another police unit follows the band
University students during the Peace Walk
EASF puts a special emphasis on involving the leaders of tomorrow
Peace and social cohesion are foundations of progress
The youth have a big stake in the future and stability of this world
Members of EASF leadership and a government official from Comoros
As is custom, every EASF Day in Member States starts with a message to the people, delivered through the walk
Three members of EASF staff (in white t-shirts) together with Comorian nationals during the walk
Participants pose for group photograph
The activities of the open day include presentations, discussions as well as a question and answer session
Guests assemble in the hall for discussions
Participants include military, police and civilians
A lady from Comoros delivers a presentation
The day's speakers include EASF Staff and Officials from Comoros
The event has been given a lot of weight by invited guests
Some of the guests from the Union of Comoros
A participant posses a question to EASF staff
The EASF Director delivers a speech
The guests follow the day's presentations with keen interest
The participants come from all walks of life
The EASF Technical Advisor from Finland gives a presentation
One of the key speakers from the Union of Comoros
The EASF Joint Chief of Staff (JCoS) giving a presentation
Another key speaker from the Union of Comoros addresses the audience
The EASF Force Commander speaking to the participants
The youth follow the discussions with great interest
Some of the participants pose for a group photograph

EASF Day Uganda 2017

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Photo Gallery of the EASF Open Day 2017 in Kampala, Uganda.

The EASF Director, Amb. Issimail Chanfi holds talks with EASF Day participants
EASF JCoS (2nd fr. right) with EASF members of staff
The banner carries the Open Day message
The EASF Director gives a speech before the start of the Peace Walk
The Peace Walk is flagged off by a senior government official from Uganda
EASF flag flies high in the streets of Kampala city
The Military band with its tools of trade gives the day its appropriate importance
Civilians, police and military taking part in the open day's events
Four members of EASF staff taking part in the Peace Walk
Head of Peace Operations' Department (2nd fr. left) and Liaison & Information Officer (2nd fr. right)
JCoS (2nd fr. left) and Head of Administration and Finance (on JCoS' left)
It is pomp and color along the streets of Kampala
Two members of staff during the walk
Participants gracefully pacing together in the name of peace
The message of peace is in the resonating melodies
The walk continues inspite of the hot tropical sunshine
Ms. Amanda Magambo, the first Head of EASF's Civilian Component
University students take part in the Peace Walk
The future is only feasible if peace prevails today
It is a long walk and the message is shared with the citizens
EASF Open Days provide platforms for engaging the citizens of Eastern Africa in matters of peace
A member of the EASF Media documents the day's events
The Open Day attracts guests from many parts of the world
Military officials from South Africa during the Open Day
The EASF Director (right), conversing with immediate former Danish Technical Advisor to EASF (left)
The former Head of Liaison (2nd fr. left) during the occasion
The event attracted many participants from all walks of life
The Swedish Technical Advisor to EASF (left) converses with a guest
As leaders of tomorrow, the youth are larger stakeholders in matters of peace
The chosen conference room could accomodate many more participants
The newly appointed Danish Defence Attache to Kenya (right) who is now also the Chairman of Friends of EASF
The Open Day is a forum to demystify the operations of the regional peacekeeping force
A member of staff during the occassion
Many show keen interest in matters of peace
Taking notes for further reference
One of the key speakers of the day
A former EASF Director from Uganda addresses the participants
Another of the day's speakers
Guests stand to attention as the Ugandan National Anthem is played
Former EASF Head of Liaison Department (front)