RWANDAN WPC SCHOLARSHIP WINNER VISITS LOCAL 1
Friday, July 31, 2026
On Thursday July 30th, Plumbers Local 1 hosted Alphonse Tuyisenge of Rwanda, recipient of the 2025 World Plumbing Council's United Association Instructor Training Program Scholarship, and UA Director of Plumbing Services Tom Bigley.
A special thank you to Business Agent Tommy Kinirons for arranging job site and Trade Ed visits so Alphonse can bring valuable knowledge and experiences back home to share with fellow plumbing professionals.
The Plumber Protects the Health of the Nation. From providing safe drinking water to ensuring proper sanitation, plumbers play a vital role in safeguarding public health and improving quality of life in communities around the world.
We appreciate the UA's dedication to sharing knowledge and training opportunities with representatives from developing nations, helping to advance the plumbing profession and strengthen public health worldwide.