After our day off, we were ready to jump back into our bedkit distribution today. We drove to a school in the Gicumbi District, north of Kigali. Together with the Rotarians and Rotaractors, and some local volunteers, we gave out 583 bedkits bringing our total to 3000. The singing and smiles of the children and their parents warms our hearts and brings a smile to our faces too.
In addition to the bedkit distributions, we have been making a home visit most days. This allows us to see the conditions the children live in and understand the value of the bedkits. The families have been welcoming, opening their doors and showing us their homes. This usually includes 2-3 small rooms for sleeping, a common living room and a small “kitchen” in a separate building.
Some homes have some livestock such as goats or a cow. In this mountainous country, getting to the homes frequently involves walking up or down a steep path from the road, but the views they have are spectacular. These people are strong and agile!
For the children.
Team Rwanda, 2025
Rotary Club of Kigali Virunga 🇷🇼 and SCAW 🇨🇦