Community Outreach

Our outreach to the children in the community continues to be a success because so many of you care. Our goal was reached.  Thank you for supporting this part of the mission. The photos are just a few of the children from the local community, Binunga Village, that Urukundo through your gifts are supplying basic needs for primary school.

More Outreach

We continue our hope to fulfill our commitment for the poor in 2012. Here are some of the community kids we help to gain an education through our love and support. Remember them and others in your giving. You do make a difference.

 

Community Service

WE NEED YOUR HELP.

This year's fund for Orphans and the poor children of the community is far behind last year's gifts.  Last year we were able to send 340 children to primary school thanks to your generous support.  These children would not go to school without your love and gifts.  The amount needed to supplement what the government provides is $15 USD per child per year.  This purchases a uniform, exercise books, pens, a book bag, flip flops and a jacket. 

Please help so that no child is disappointed and consider supporting Urukundo Foundation's goal to provide an education for as many children as possible.  Thank you.

Gifts for Education should reach HMR as soon as possible - the school year begins in January.

Greetings from Mama Arlene in Rwanda for September 2011

Headlining the month of September and it is difficult to decide which event in our busy month should be the headline!

TIME FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL SPONSORSHIPS

It is that time of the year when our project becomes the community children living in poor circumstances.

If you remember - and even if you don't - last year we were able to send 340 children to primary school thanks to your generous support. These children would not go to school without your love and gifts. The amount needed to supplement what the government provides is $15 USD per child per year.

That $15 provides a uniform, exercise books, pens, book bag, flip flops and a jacket.  

Urukundo Foundation's goal is education for as many children as possible. The need to read and write is a priority.  Pre-school & primary school are where the foundation is laid. 

Investing in education is investing in a better life. Please partner with me so that Urukundo can continue caring for children who deserve a brighter future. This is the best gift to Rwanda's children you can give.

Gifts for education must reach HMR by December 15th to be included in the December wire transfer, and for us to provide the items needed to insure continuing education for the 2012 school year. The school year begins in January. 

Please consider adding EDUCATION FOR A RWANDAN CHILD to your Christmas gift list.

Education Sponsors

We believe that child development is dependent on love, care, and spiritual discipleship. Jesus said: Mark 10 verse 14 “Let the children come to me, don’t stop them! For the kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children”. This is our inspiration to help the children in our care and community by equipping them with Christian values, love, and education.

December is the month for giving gifts in Jesus' name. What better gift than the gift of EDUCATION to a child in need? 

This is surely a gift that keeps on giving. Every child deserves the opportunity to learn to read, write, and make good decisions for the future. 

Your gift of $15 can begin to make this possible for another child who has been homeless or abandoned. Please give from your heart, knowing you are making a difference in the life of a child.



Scholarship Fund Report

Thanks to all of you, our scholarship drive was amazing. 330 orphans and children of very poor families are going forward in education. Below are just a few of the kids you are helping to have a better future.

Priority Project

Finish construction on the Multi Purpose Center "HOPE HOUSE"

Windows and doors needed.

Ceiling boards and tile for the floor are essential.

We are a faith ministry and in faith we know God is in Charge.
Our mission outreach after feeding, clothing, lodging and educating the Urukundo kids is to the aid children in Rwanda.
The update for scholarships given by you will be in the next newsletter. It is not too late to give the gift of a scholarship.
Send your gift of $16 for a needy child by Paypal or to:
Hope Made Real
Arlene D Brown
PO Box 3222
Williamsport Pa 17701

GOD BLESS US EVERY ONE
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2010

Greetings from Mama Arlene for November, 2009

The month of Thanksgiving is here and Urukundo and I have so much to be thankful for. We are counting our blessings (42 children) and are thankful to our Lord for each of those blessings. I thank you for you have been faithful in supporting this ministry. That support not only feeds and cares for the children who live in our village but provides education for the very poor, vulnerable children throughout the region. A donation of just $15 makes a big difference.
Yes, $15 allows us to provide the necessary items needed for a child to receive an education and a better start for a promising future. If you are able to, please consider adding an extra dollar ($16), since prices have gone up in Rwanda, like the rest of the world.
Last year we were able to provide educational scholarships for 329 impoverished children giving them hope in Kigali and South Province.
This year we are nowhere near our goal - yet.

Don't delay, do it today! Make a difference in our world - yours, mine and the children in Rwanda.




LETS KEEP THEM IN SCHOOL!

Our Wish List: Urukundo Education Outreach Scholarships

We are currently in a holiday and looking forward to Christmas, the time we set aside to celebrate the greatest gift ever given. The birth of our Lord Jesus. That gift can never be improved upon.

Last year we sent 329 Rwandan children outside of Urukundo Village to school for 2009. Your donations made that possible. We can do it again and, perhaps, even do better.

A gift of $15 will provide the necessary equipment for neighborhood poor children and orphans to go to school. This includes not only access to school, but also their supplies and school uniform. We are asking those who can to add an extra dollar this year ($16) because like every where else prices have gone up. The extra dollar will help us meet our promise to the vulnerable kids in Rwanda.

We do need your help and cannot do it without you.

Consider putting these children on your gift list and make a donation so that a child can get an education in 2010. What better gift can you give to each other than a gift that keeps on growing? From your kindness, it travels to Africa and is a gift to me and the kids at Urukundo Village. You make it possible for us to help our friends and neighbors send their children to school. This is surely a gift worth giving.

Our 2009 Education Total: 329 children!

You have gone beyond my wildest dreams and hopes.

329 children have received the assistance needed to attend school. Our goal was 300. We have reached that goal and exceeded it. This is 329 real children who will be able to attend school in 2009 that otherwise would not have been able to.

You are the best.

Our Secondary School Kids

Our kids did exceptionally well on the National Exams. The extra study time with a teacher in the evenings payed off. They are very pleased and the younger kids now know how important those evening classes are.

Secondary school is equivalent to High School in the United States.  Going away from home is always scary and it is no different for the 7 kids from our family. Secondary school is a boarding school. King David Academy, a school in Kigali, has accepted to take our kids at a reduced rate because we are a home for orphans and abandoned children. We are blessed as we could not send the kids to a better school nor could we afford the full tuition cost.

Leaving them there was difficult and the first week they all wanted to come home. It is better now, but the food is not as good as home. Sound familiar?

Divine, Anett, Esperance, Lucie, Penina, Alexandre, and Tresard

Our first Scholarships for 2009

I am preparing an end of the year report and will send that progress report in January 2009, but for now December has been a wonderful month at Urukundo village.

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We are able to award sponsorships for education in a new neighborhood of children.

Johnny, a youth leader in our area and two mothers receiving the scholarship gift. 26 kids in this poor community will attend primary school 2009. We are making a difference.

We are very close to reaching our goal of 300 orphans and poor children living in South Province and Kigali City. I am sure those gifts are on the way. I will be pleased to announce our success in the progress report in January which should be finished soon.

We have posted many pictures on the web site. These kids are a few more and the caregiver from Mpushi who loves them.

I do want to thank everyone who opened their hearts and gave so that these children and others will have an education. The Spirit of Christmas was evident as many gave education gifts to our children as a gift to honor family members and friends.

This is one grateful mama.