Today we worked our butts off!
We got up and went to the center of the village and painted concrete tables, benches and stools.
We painted about 20 different seating areas. It was exhausting, but we had fun and worked really well as a team. It was nice to help spruce upthe pace and leave a lasting impression.
At noon we met with Vincent he is the COO and he sat and talked with us and explained to us the mission of the school and how they support the students from the start to be independent and successful upon graduating. The students asked good questions and we learned a lot about Rwandan culture and the role the school plays in preserving the culture.
Then it was time for lunch! We were hot and sweaty and in need of a nap, but instead we were scheduled for the Science fair. There were some excellent inventions and the kids did a great job. They explained what it was how and why they built it and what it would accomplish or solve. Very impressive. It was very hot and very crowded but we stuck it out. Then it was Back to painting. We painted for another hour, finishing up one area. There is another whole area that still needs to be done. But it looks awesome so far! Then we had a meeting with the Momma’s. That was very insightful. These women run a house with 20 girls or 24 boys. They raise them, love them and provide stability for them for the4 years at the school and onward. They spoke about their role of helping their kids transition from really bad situations, extreme poverty, violence, severe trauma, etc. and nurturing and teaching these kids into responsible, independent young people. Then we had
Dinner and off to pack and finished the night off saying good bye to friends and a little Bonfire. So sad to leave the village.
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