Rwanda 2015 day 3 Today we get a bit more serious. Rukundo, Erika, Jean Bosco (their most business savvy member), Judith and I and work through Hilary’s income and expenditure tracking spreadsheet which she has specially written for multiply projects. Language is a little bit of a problem, Jean Bosco who lives adjacent to … More Rwanda 2015 day 3
Rwanda wildlife, weather and Rukundo’s household Just as a break from the diary and in honour of Piers who asked me to send him some photographs of insects I thought you might like to know a little bit about the wildlife and weather. The most striking thing is the seeming lack of insect life and … More Rwanda wildlife weather and Rukundo’s household
Rwanda 2015 day two 29 September 2015 Rukundo had said this was to be a rest day for us. Hmm, I’m here on a mission – don’t really do rest. I protested slightly but Judith kicked me and said that was probably at least in part a euphemism for the fact that he had things … More Rwanda 2015 day 2
Rwanda 2015 day one 28 September 2015 We had set the alarm for 2:15 a.m. but amazingly we were both awake at about 2:10 a.m.. We had put in a token visit to Heart, our local evening service, but had headed off early at around 8 p.m. and managed to get home and get our … More Rwanda 2015 day one
We’ve arrived safely in Kigali. Great flight. Tired but happy. Rukundo on his way to collect us. Thanks to everyone that helped us so far.
We are packing tonight! How will we get this lot into 4 suitcases and not exceed the weight limit. There’s only one way to find out, let’s go for it! The news from Rwanda is really exciting. Erika has opened the store and they have started selling. The first day was quite encouraging but it’s … More We Are Packing Tonight!
We found some fantastic premises from which to operate and the brilliant news is that at £50 per month they are half the price we budgeted. I’ve had this great discussion with Rukundo, Erika and Aimable, one of the guys from their house family, where they have told me that they have found a really suitable unit … More We’ve found some premises!
It’s now less than 4 weeks to go before we’re off so we are getting into some serious preparation. There’s quite a few things outstanding on the checklist. Can you help? A half decent Windows 7 or later laptop (for the Rwanda crew to do their bookkeeping) or maybe a tablet. Wheeled suitcases Small gifts … More Can you help?
Let me tell you little bit about Rukundo and his extended household. I’ve mentioned before Rukundo is married to Erika and they have 6 children 4 boys and 2 girls from their mid teens to about 5 years. He is a deeply compassionate and caring man and he has opened his home to 7 other … More Rukundo and his Extended Family
Here’s me telling you all about our plans for multiply Rwanda and I forgot to mention there are 5 of my friends actually out in Kenya at the moment doing something very similar. Hilary Oldham our accountant from work and our friend Janet Butler are helping to establish a sewing school for widows and single mothers … More Multiply Kenya
Mission Trip Rwanda 