Author Archives: YEGO Rwanda

About YEGO Rwanda

YEGO is a Kinyarwanda word meaning YES. YEGO or YES to building a truly loving and hopeful generation in Rwanda. The YEGO Foundation says "YES" to helping support and empower Rwandan orphans to: Heal from trauma Obtain education and develop skills Grow physically and spiritually Unite and reconcile with other Tutsi and Hutu orphans Instil hope for the future

Rwanda Visit – Day 17

Posted on March 12, 2019

Home visit Emmanuel and Athanasie regularly minister to several women and children who need their support and the help of YEGO. The team brought rice, beans, sugar, porridge, and laundry soap to a young mom today. The visits remind the … Continue reading →

Posted in Computer Assisted Learning, Home visits

Day 3 – Retreat #2

Posted on March 10, 2019

The level-2 retreat ended amidst much joy, laughter and song. The song that ended up being the theme for the weekend was God is So Good. Over and over, it expressed the feelings of the women. In case you’re wondering … Continue reading →

Posted in Women's Healing Ministry Retreats

Day 2 – Retreat #2

Posted on March 9, 2019

In the Level 1 retreat the women shared their stories of pain and suffering. Now in Level 2 they are sharing their journeys of healing. There were many stories but the one that came through frequently was the movement from … Continue reading →

Posted in Women's Healing Ministry Retreats

Day 1 of Retreat #2

Posted on March 8, 2019

Today was the start of the second retreat. The women and youth have all been to a retreat before. This time the theme is Finding Hope. When the bus arrived the air was filled with the sound of singing. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Women's Healing Ministry Retreats

Rwanda Visit – Day 11

Posted on March 6, 2019

Shopping for computers Today was computer-shopping day, African-style. After visiting a couple of shops to compare products and prices, the word was out. By the time the YEGO group got to the third shop, a proprietor from a few blocks … Continue reading →

Posted in Computer Assisted Learning

Rwanda Visit – Day 10

Posted on March 5, 2019

Home visits The women that YEGO visits all have something in common. They all struggled with loneliness but now they have a community that cares about them. They are grateful for visitors because then they know they are not forgotten. … Continue reading →

Posted in Computer Assisted Learning, Home visits

Women’s Healing Retreat 2019 – Day 3

Posted on March 3, 2019

Retreat leader Kae Neufeld says, “Even one story makes the trip worthwhile, but there are so many more.” Here is one such story. One of the youth asked on Friday if she could tell her story to one of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Women's Healing Ministry Retreats, Youth groups