There is a buzz word out in the non-profits regarding what they call Child Head of Household. It denotes children leading their own household due to no parents as a result of war, genocide, AIDS, etc. It’s not uncommon in Rwanda . . . Our host, Steven, came to Rwanda soon after the genocide and began taking these kinds of kids into his own home, and continues to do so unto this day . . . More
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From July 8-27th, the Go the Second Mile Rwanda Team will be in Kigali, Rwanda, working with our friend Steven Turikunkiko. Steven, and his wife Providence, whom have established a “new community” of over 200 widows and orphans, all of whom are victims of genocide, with many being HIV positive due to massive rapes occurring Continue readingRwanda Team Looking to Be a Help Friends recently returned from Iquitos bringing good news about Sara and Jefferson, the two abandoned children we have supported for the past 4 years. They are thriving with their foster family, attending school, doing their studies, helping around the house and being a part of a wonderful family. |
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