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YEGO Rwanda 2019 Annual Report
It’s been a busy year and YEGO Rwanda has a lot to show for it! Learn all about our ongoing programs and new initiatives. Read the 2019-AnnualReport.
The Genesis of Hate and the Trauma of Genocide – The Rwandan Context
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
YEGO Centre Grand Opening
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
Rwanda Visit – Day 4
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
Rwanda Visit – Day 3
Carolyn met with five more students today as well as the facilitator for computer-assisted learning. The possibilities are exciting!
Day 2
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
Rwanda Visit – Day 1
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