umuganda

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Rwanda-Rundi umuganda.

Noun

umuganda (uncountable)

1. A national period of mandatory community work that takes place once per month in Rwanda.
   • 2021 April 13, Richard Quest and Joe Minihane, “The gleaming city that emerged from turmoil in the heart of Africa”, in CNN‎^[1]:

     As with Umuganda and Girinka, Umutoniwase hopes her textiles and clothes can be part of a bigger story of unity in the wake of adversity.