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Rwandan village puts Rwanda on map for endangered grey-crowned crane conservation

STORY: Rwandan village puts Rwanda on map for endangered grey-crowned crane conservation SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 8, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:27 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the grey-crowned cranes 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WINNIE KYAMUJARA, Village's head guide 3. various of the sanctuary 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WINNIE KYAMUJARA, Village's head guide 5. various of the sanctuary STORYLINE: Umusambi had been an average village on the outskirts of Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, until 2020 when a sanctuary was launched for birds with handicaps as a result of captivity. Umusambi village has shot to stardom globally by providing a conducive environment for more than 50 grey-crowned cranes. The sanctuary, with an area of roughly 21 hectares, has become a popular destination that draws tourists from Europe, Africa, and Asia who enjoy learning about conservation work and the importance of protecting natural environments. Winnie Kyamujara, the village's head

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RWANDA-KIGALI-WETLANDS

(221112) -- KIGALI, Nov. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 11, 2022 shows a view of Umusambi Village, a restored wetland area, in Kigali, Rwanda. The city of Kigali was accredited on Thursday by the Ramsar Convention as an international wetland city. Rwanda currently has one site designated as Wetlands of International Importance, with a surface area of 6,736 hectares. (Xinhua/Ji Li)

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RWANDA-KIGALI-WETLANDS

(221112) -- KIGALI, Nov. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 11, 2022 shows a view of Umusambi Village, a restored wetland area, in Kigali, Rwanda. The city of Kigali was accredited on Thursday by the Ramsar Convention as an international wetland city. Rwanda currently has one site designated as Wetlands of International Importance, with a surface area of 6,736 hectares. (Xinhua/Ji Li)

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RWANDA-KIGALI-WETLANDS

(221112) -- KIGALI, Nov. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Grey crowned cranes are seen at Umusambi Village, a restored wetland area, in Kigali, Rwanda, Nov. 11, 2022. The city of Kigali was accredited on Thursday by the Ramsar Convention as an international wetland city. Rwanda currently has one site designated as Wetlands of International Importance, with a surface area of 6,736 hectares. (Xinhua/Ji Li)

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RWANDA-KIGALI-WETLANDS

(221112) -- KIGALI, Nov. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 11, 2022 shows a grey crowned crane at Umusambi Village, a restored wetland area, in Kigali, Rwanda. The city of Kigali was accredited on Thursday by the Ramsar Convention as an international wetland city. Rwanda currently has one site designated as Wetlands of International Importance, with a surface area of 6,736 hectares. (Xinhua/Ji Li)

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RWANDA-KIGALI-WETLANDS

(221112) -- KIGALI, Nov. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 11, 2022 shows a footpath at Umusambi Village, a restored wetland area, in Kigali, Rwanda. The city of Kigali was accredited on Thursday by the Ramsar Convention as an international wetland city. Rwanda currently has one site designated as Wetlands of International Importance, with a surface area of 6,736 hectares. (Xinhua/Ji Li)

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RWANDA-KIGALI-WETLANDS

(221112) -- KIGALI, Nov. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Grey crowned cranes are seen at Umusambi Village, a restored wetland area, in Kigali, Rwanda, Nov. 11, 2022. The city of Kigali was accredited on Thursday by the Ramsar Convention as an international wetland city. Rwanda currently has one site designated as Wetlands of International Importance, with a surface area of 6,736 hectares. (Xinhua/Ji Li)

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RWANDA-KIGALI-WETLANDS

(221112) -- KIGALI, Nov. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 11, 2022 shows a grey crowned crane at Umusambi Village, a restored wetland area, in Kigali, Rwanda. The city of Kigali was accredited on Thursday by the Ramsar Convention as an international wetland city. Rwanda currently has one site designated as Wetlands of International Importance, with a surface area of 6,736 hectares. (Xinhua/Ji Li)