2013

Once again, with another new year comes the annual back to school preparations: fees to pay, uniforms and books to buy, not to mention pens, pencils and geometry sets.

For the past year the Nyamirambo project has been looked after by Steven, our very capable helper and guide in Rwanda.

Nyamirambo is a district on the south side of Kigali known for its Muslims and its poverty.

Nyamirambo is a district on the south side of Kigali known for its Muslims and its poverty.

At first glance, little has changed in Kigali city centre since our last visit. On closer inspection, the shiny new buildings start to stick out where previously there had been construction sites.

Travelling from Kigali to Rwamagana takes an hour by bus. Learning how to pronounce the place takes slightly longer.

The knack to surviving in Africa is taking opportunities when they come along, and knowing which opportunities to let pass.

After a couple of weeks back in Africa, we are settling in to a daily routine which had been forgotten.

One of the reasons for this trip to Rwanda is to find suitable partners that we can work with.

Articles in this blog have frequently mentioned poverty or families that don't eat every day.