Key Insights from Apostle Dr. Paul Gitwaza's Space Discussion with X Users

Last Friday, Apostle Dr. Paul Gitwaza hosted an engaging X space aimed at raising awareness for the upcoming Africa Arise conference, which will celebrate its silver jubilee.

The key highlights from the session are summarized below:

Apostle Gitwaza's message to the youth is built on four fundamentals pillars:

1. Salvation: Emphasizing the transformative power of salvation, Apostle Gitwaza believes that knowing Jesus as the source of development and life imparts divine wisdom, enabling the youth to create beauty and progress in their communities.
2. Positive Discourse: He encourages the youth to speak well of Africa, urging them to proclaim positive attributes of the continent, seeing it as a blessed continent rather than a cursed continent.
3. Education: Apostle Gitwaza stresses the importance of education, calling on those with access to learning to use their knowledge to foster job creation and development within Africa.
4. Integrity: He underscores the value of integrity, advocating for trustworthiness and moral values as foundational to personal and communal success.

Apostle Gitwaza's journey began in the early 1980s in Congo, amidst poverty and resource exploitation by outsiders. His travels and experiences, particularly the 1994 Rwandan genocide, sparked a deep burden to pray for Africa. In 1994, God called him to initiate a repentance revival in Rwanda, leading to the birth of Africa Arise in 1996. Despite initial misunderstandings and skepticism, the vision gradually took shape, evolving into a movement aimed at uplifting Africa spiritually and practically.

Apostle Gitwaza clarifies that Africa Arise is not a political slogan but a divine vision. Unlike other Pan-African movements, Africa Arise integrates spiritual transformation with Christian values. It seeks to eradicate colonial mentality through spiritual means, advocating for a united Africa under God's guidance, where borders dissolve, and unity prevails.

Over the past 25 years, the Africa Arise Conference has significantly impacted the youth. Young people have found salvation, embraced their African identity, and actively participated in spiritual and developmental activities. They are no longer ashamed but are motivated to initiate projects and foster continental development.

Despite its successes, Africa Arise faces financial instability, hindering its global expansion. Addressing this challenge is crucial for the movement to realize its full potential and extend its influence worldwide.

Apostle Dr. Paul Gitwaza's vision for Africa through the Africa Arise Conference offers a transformative path forward. By emphasizing salvation, education, integrity, and positive discourse, he inspired the youth to shape their future. Despite financial constraints, the commitment to spiritual and practical growth remains steadfast. The Silver Jubilee of the Africa Arise Conference reflects a profound belief in the continent's potential, driven by faith and a call for unity. Africa Haguruka this year is scheduled to start on 4th to 11th August 2024. For more details visit afrikahaguruka.org