Trip to Rwanda - Wednesday, 6th of October 2010

It was a long and busy day but very fulfilling. Seeing these children and the condition they live in highlights the fact that there is a great need. But the most amazing part is their cheerful disposition.

Stuart treated us to dinner at the plush Serena hotel in Kigali to chill out and celebrate our trip so far.

Trip to Rwanda - Wednesday, 6th of October 2010

While visiting the Ndera community we went to visit Jean Marie who is 16years old and has no living relatives. He was a baby when his parents were killed during the genocide of 1994. He now lives alone having been given up by his carers. He rents this small room and earns an income from carry people on his bicycle. The members of the community visit him regularly to keep him company. He is been sponsored through school. We gave him gifts during our visit.

Trip to Rwanda - Wednesday, 6th of October 2010

While we were visiting the Ndera community, Stuart Anderson gave the children of the community gifts of clothes which were very well received. This was truly a blessing to the children and their carers because you can see how old and worn out their clothes are.

Trip to Rwanda - Wednesday, 6th of October 2010

We went on to visit Alexis Ntakirutimana (16yrs old) and Jean Paul Nduwayezu (14yrs old). They live in Ndera. From January 2011, Alexis will be starting 6th year of primary school and Jean Paul 4th year of primary school.
Alexis wants to become a Biologist and Jean Paul wants to become a Doctor.
I was given a present for their sponsor and I also gave them presents from their sponsor.

Trip to Rwanda - Wednesday, 6th of October 2010

Next was our visit to David Ishimwe (7yrs old), Igor Kirenga (8yrs old) and Deborah Isimbi (11yrs old) who live in Kigali with their grandmother. From January 2011, David will be starting 2nd year of primary school, Igor 3rd year of primary school and Deborah 5th year of primary school.
David wants to become the president of Rwanda, Igor wants to join the army (you can see him already wearing army fatigues in the picture) and Deborah wants to become a doctor.

Trip to Rwanda - Wednesday, 6th of October 2010

Sisters, Claudine Ukwishaka and Mediatrice Ingabire, were visited at their home in Kigali. They live with their mother who is currently very ill. Claudine (10years old) will be starting her 4th year of primary school in January 2011 and Mediatrice (13years old) will be starting her 1st year of Secondary school. Their brother, Ycentha, is also in the picture. They all received gifts from their sponsors.

Trip to Rwanda - Wednesday, 6th of October 2010

After we had lunch we visited some children sponsored by supporters of Solace Ministries UK.
Sisters, Dinah Uwamurera and Denise Wibabara, were visited at their school at Shyorongi Primary school in Shyorongi district. They live with their grandmother and have to walk 60mins to school every day. They were given gifts from their sponsor.

Trip to Rwanda - Wednesday, 6th of October 2010

Wednesday 6th of October 2010 - Rwanda from Nkem Dennar's perspective.

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A group counselling session for orphans and widows is usually held every Wednesday morning at the Solace Ministries headquarters. The session consists of survivors giving an account of what they are currently going through and how they cope.



Mama Lambert as she’s fondly called chairs the sessions. Today’s session began at about 9:30am and although I didn’t understand the language I could sense her words encouraged the congregation.

As a kind gesture we brought underwear for the widows which we presented to them at the end of the session. These gifts were well received and some of the ladies didn’t wait a minute to get them on. As usual they sang and danced thanking us for our generosity.