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Walk for Change Challenge at AHAIC 2025: Step into a Healthier Future

Get ready to lace up your sneakers and kick off AHAIC 2025 in style! Join delegates, partners, and the vibrant Kigali community on 2 March 2025 for the Walk for Change Challenge — an energizing pre-conference event that celebrates healthy lifestyles, environmental conservation, and community spirit.

The event coincides with Kigali Car Free Day, a landmark initiative by the City of Kigali to promote sustainable living and wellness. Together, we’ll transform the streets of Kigali into a buzzing hub of activity, energy, and inspiration.

What to Expect

The iconic Kigali Convention Centre will come alive with:

  • Electrifying Performances: Enjoy live music, dance shows, and artistic acts by celebrated guest artists and renowned DJs.
  • Warm-Up Activities: Get moving with yoga, Zumba, and fun stretches led by expert instructors.
  • Inclusive Activities: Whether you prefer walking, jogging, cycling, skating, or dancing, there’s something for everyone—no matter your age or ability.
  • Route Options: 5 km and 10 km (route map to be uploaded soon)

Why Participate?

This challenge is a rallying cry for adopting healthier habits to improve physical and mental well-being. Together, we’ll demonstrate the power of collective action to transform lives and inspire change across Africa.

Key Details

  • Entry: Free!
  • What to Bring: Comfortable sportswear and your best energy.
  • Extras: Complimentary water will be provided to keep you hydrated.
Event Information
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  • All conference participants are invited to take part in the  event for free as part of the conference activities. Register Here.
  • There will be a desk at the Kigali Convention Centre at which all the registered participants will issued with branded T-shirts and reusable water bottles.
  • Walking, jogging, and cycling
  • Fun-run
  • Networking sessions during the general exercises
  • Free medical checkups
  • This is a sports activity and we encourage sportswear – comfortable sports shoes, and pants.
  • There will be several mobile clinics offering free medical checkups stationed at strategic locations. These will include the Amref Mobile-Vaccination van that will be in Kigali to support in vaccinations and NCD screening.
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  • While the Car Free Day stretches for about 10 kilometers, the Walk For Change route will be approximately most 5 kilometers starting from the Kigali Convention Centre Roundabout through to the Prime Ministers’ Roundabout (via KG542) d Street and back to Kigali Heights, next to KCC.
  • Designated routes are fully pedestrian zones. You can walk, run or cycle without worrying about oncoming traffic. 
  • The event only lasts three hours, between 7 am and 10 am. That means you can comfortably join other attendees in a walk, jog, or exercise session in the morning and get back to other personal commitments for the rest of the day.
  • Water will be available for free at designated points within the route. You only need a refillable water bottle. Disposable plastic bottles are not allowed.
  • There are ambulances in strategic locations in case of an emergency.
  • Kigali city is also generally a safe city hence no need to worry about insecurity.

Want a glimpse of the excitement?

Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event! Register below and join us as we take the first step toward a healthier, happier future.

 

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  • 2 complimentary regular conference passes
  • Fast-tracked registration and badge collection
  • Access to the partner lounge
  • Partner recognition during opening and closing plenary and on conference report
  • Social media mentions and visibility on conference website, newsletters and all conference material.
  • 3m by 3m standard exhibition booth.
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  • Host a partner-led session
  • 3 complimentary regular conference passes
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  • Access to the partner lounge
  • Social media mentions and visibility on conference website, newsletters and all conference material.
  • A 3m by 3m standard exhibition booth.
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  • Host a partner-led parallel session with complimentary translation services
  • 4 Complimentary conference tickets (3 Regular, 1 Youth)
  • Access to the partner lounge (2 passes) and invite only partner receptions (2 passes)
  • Social media mentions and visibility on conference website and the final conference report.
  • A standard 3m by 3m exhibition booth
  • Digital banner placement at the conference center
  • Access to the dedicated partner registration desk.
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  • Host a partner-led parallel session with complimentary translation services
  • One live media interview or a co-authored opinion piece
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  • Partner recognition during opening and closing ceremony and the official conference report
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  • Social media mentions and visibility on conference website and all conference material
  • Access to on-site media press room for partner announcements
  • Access to the dedicated partner registration desk.
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  • Host up to 2 partner-led parallel sessions with livestream and complimentary translation services
  • One live media interview or a co-authored opinion piece
  • Access to high-level round table discussions (2 passes) and invite only Partner receptions
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  • Partner recognition during opening and/or closing ceremony and on the final conference report
  • Social media mentions and visibility on conference website and all conference material.
  • A standard 6m by 3m exhibition booth
  • Access to on-site media press room for partner announcements
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