Speaking Engagement
Invite Lama Mugabo as Your Keynote Speaker – A Visionary Leader and Global Community Builder
Lama Mugabo is a dynamic community builder with over three decades of experience driving meaningful change in Canada and across Africa. His rich expertise spans urban planning, sustainable development, post-genocide reconstruction, and community revitalization. Lama’s thought-provoking insights and groundbreaking work make him an exceptional keynote speaker for your upcoming event.
Why Invite Lama Mugabo?
1. Rebuilding Rwanda from the Ashes:
As a member of the Rwandan diaspora, Lama spent seven years in post-genocide Rwanda, transforming challenges into opportunities. Collaborating with the COVAGA weavers’ cooperative in Gashora, he helped turn invasive water hyacinths into an engine for economic empowerment and environmental preservation. His work expanded into combating malnutrition by introducing household kitchen gardens and training local trainers, leaving an enduring legacy in agriculture and food security.
2. Championing Equity and Community in Vancouver:
Back in Canada, Lama has been instrumental in revitalizing Hogan’s Alley, a historic Black neighborhood in Vancouver. Through advocacy and collaboration, he has played a key role in restoring this cultural hub, ensuring it stands as a model for equitable urban development.
3. Inspiring Educator and Storyteller:
As a sessional instructor at Simon Fraser University and the University of British Columbia, Lama engages audiences with compelling narratives on gentrification, community resilience, and Rwanda’s remarkable recovery through homegrown solutions.
What to Expect:
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Lama Mugabo’s keynotes are more than speeches—they are transformative experiences. His unique ability to weave stories of resilience, innovation, and collaboration will captivate your audience and leave them inspired to take action.
Whether your focus is sustainable urban planning, grassroots solutions to global challenges, or revitalizing marginalized communities, Lama’s message will resonate deeply with your attendees.
We invite you to book Lama Mugabo as a keynote speaker for your upcoming conference, workshop, or special event. Let his powerful story and actionable insights elevate your event and inspire your audience.
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For inquiries or to discuss availability, please contact:
Lama Mugabo
604 715 9565