Ever the ambassador for the Urukundo Foundation, Divine brought volunteers from Germany with her. The group works with special needs children using a circus theme.
From left: Claudi, Nellie, Christine, Claudi, and Markus. Christine’s passion is serving special needs children at a home in Kibilizi, Rwanda.
Fred was the youngest member of the group. It was a bit hard to catch Fred in a photo. Camera shy, I think.
The main purpose of the circus time group's coming to Rwanda was to support a home and school for special needs children.
Christine Kandebaua has a heart as big as forever. She represents Wir fur Ruanda (We for Rwanda), which runs the Children’s Hope Centre in Kibilizi, Rwanda. It provides children with intellectual disabilities a two-year school and remedial training program. The volunteers brought their circus time program to the Children’s Hope Centre. The kids had a wonderful time.
Claudi shared some of her photos from the visit with special needs kids with us.
The pure joy on this smiling face is reward enough for making the trip from Germany.
Balancing on a ball is a challenge.
It is possible with a little help from your friends.
The mattress is there to catch the one who might fall. It is important to encourage the children but to ensure their safety.
Pyramid. Well, maybe.
The parachute was a big hit. Our kids at the Urukundo Learning Center enjoy a similar exercise.
Even though their visit was short and our school was not in session, they spent time at the daycare, clapping hands and having pretend tea.
They visited the school.
A classroom
The library
They took a walk near the compound.
We are so grateful they found time in their busy schedule to spend a few days at Urukundo and thank them for bringing our daughter Divine home for a short visit.
Saying goodbye was not final as we hope they will return when school is in session and share their circus talents with Urukundo Learning Center students.