Category Archives: News

The Genesis of Hate and the Trauma of Genocide – The Rwandan Context

Posted on March 30, 2019 by

The Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Gatera will be returning to Edmonton to teach a course on The Genesis of Hate and the Trauma of Genocide – The Rwandan Context. The course is being offered by St. Stephen’s College and runs from … Continue reading →

Posted in Counselling, Events, News, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), St. Stephen's College

YEGO Centre Grand Opening

Posted on March 13, 2019 by

Ribbon cutting It was a day of celebration! The mayor’s official representative was on hand for the ribbon cutting ceremony. Computer-assisted learning Then it was on to the computer room where Carolyn demonstrated some of the curriculum to be used … Continue reading →

Posted in Computer Assisted Learning, Dance, Events, News

Rwanda Visit – Day 4

Posted on February 27, 2019 by

Today included a visit to the genocide museum. What a sobering place. 250,000 of the nearly one million people killed are buried here.  One theme that came through is that survivors who were betrayed by neighbours, friends, and the church … Continue reading →

Posted in Counselling, News, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Women's Healing Ministry Retreats

Rwanda Visit – Day 3

Posted on February 26, 2019 by

Carolyn met with five more students today as well as the facilitator for computer-assisted learning. The possibilities are exciting!  

Posted in Computer Assisted Learning, News

Day 2

Posted on February 25, 2019 by

The group met at the YEGO office where Carolyn spent time with four students, talking about their knowledge of computers and their dreams for the future. This information is important to make decisions regarding curriculum and the type of computers … Continue reading →

Posted in Computer Assisted Learning, News, Women's Healing Ministry Retreats

Rwanda Visit – Day 1

Posted on February 25, 2019 by

Kae Neufeld, member of the YEGO Canada Support Team, and her daughter Carolyn arrive in Kigali safely after more than 30 hours in transit. They’re delighted to find +25C temperatures, versus -25C back in Canada. Seen here enjoying an afternoon … Continue reading →

Posted in Dance, News

YEGO Zone-A Women to Start Saving and Lending Co-operative

Posted on February 16, 2019 by

Athanasie Gatera and the women from Zone A are enjoying eating maize flowers together. Sharing maize is culturally significant. It symbolizes a united people meeting together to share experiences and celebrate life. Update: Athanasie gathered the women from Zone A … Continue reading →

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