Author Archives: Barry

We had a wonderful time in Nyamagabe. As it turned out, it was difficult to find time and easy internet access during our stay there to post ongoing updates to the blog, but we’ll be sharing thoughts here as we … Continue reading →

We are safely in Butare, Rwanda. This is a beautiful country with resilient people. Yesterday we passed a group of young men playing soccer with a makeshift ball. Snce we brought some real soccer balls for our “kids”, Jean-Rene thought … Continue reading →

Our whole group of 13 has now arrived in Rwanda, coming from various places like Wisconsin, Ohio, Uganda, and Kenya. We met this evening in Kigali, and are about to catch a night of sleep before we begin our itinerary. … Continue reading →

by Colin As I prepare to travel to Rwanda, I have become increasingly aware of my inner desire to more fully understand the concept of forgiveness. I am cognizant of the fact that I have much to forgive and much … Continue reading →

Muraho! Yes, we’re gathering things together, packing suitcases, preparing gifts, and getting ready to visit Rwanda. Woohoo! This is on  the heels of a very good retreat time together last weekend, getting to know each other better, thinking ahead, listening to … Continue reading →

In June 2011 a group of thirteen will travel from Madison, WI to Nyamagabe, Rwanda to visit children and families, meet with World Vision staff, meet sponsored children, observe the pilot distribution of Lights for Learning (see below), and return with … Continue reading →

The Lights for Learning project is exciting! We take electricity and light for granted, but in many parts of the world it’s not so easy. This is the case in rural Rwanda where many homes rely only on kerosene lanterns or … Continue reading →