Urukundo Center for the Arts presented its first attempt at Drama.
Our teachers presented a play for the children and Hope House became the stage and auditorium.
The play was WHO IS IN RABBIT'S HOUSE?
Here is rabbit's house:
And here is the cast of animal characters:
Head Teacher and his fellow actor/teachers taking a bow.
The performance was delightful and the kids said it was funny. It was a learning experience for all.
Congratulations to Urukundo Learning Center Staff for job well done!
Latest progress report on Primary 4.
The ground is cleared, leveled and the foundation is in progress.
How very wonderful.
Libby, Rahab and Delphine, three of our Conversational English class members, pose with our new teacher Patrick.
Thanks to Michael Grosspietsch and Melissa Lesage URUKUNDO LEARNING CENTER was added to their already full schedule. It was a new experience for our teachers.
We thank them for finding a bit of time for Urukundo. They have been a long time source of encouragement.
Global Engagement Foundation was established to better serve the world. To learn more about this organization check out their website.
Buffalo University out of New York State, USA came to Urukundo
Drew Kahn - Professor, Theater and Director, Anne Frank Project
SUNY Buffalo State
Professor Drew Kahn, the Head of the Drama Studies program and 6 of his young students spent about 3 hours at Urukundo. What a wonderful 3 hours that was.
The impact they had on our teachers was evident. The teachers saw, heard and learned the value of drama in teaching children.
Their purpose:
Teaching storytelling skills to Rwandan teachers
The theme for this presentation was survival, caring and sharing based on the Diary of Anne Frank.
Who knew the equation 2 + 2 = 4 could be so much fun when acted out.
Yes even Math can be fun if a little imagination is added to the mix.
Our new House of the Arts was the perfect setting for this project. Design and decorations were done by two of our girls, Anitha and Belise. Great job girls!
Teachers focus on the story.
After the teaching session the visitors joined the children in the Boys' Home.
The work to have Primary 3 ready for the kids by January 6 was completed.
New on campus
A photo shoot through the new Glascow Center for the Arts.
Starting at the main entrance. This is the performing arts and drama area.
Our Dancers, Story Tellers, Artists and Musicians will use the area to display their talents and the work they have done to an admiring parents and classmates.
Sitting area our audience. Benches are placed for seating. The area can also be used for small meetings or just for reading after having visited the library.
The music instruments available for our kids.
We would welcome used usable instruments you may have in the attic that your kids tried and put aside. We could use some small guitars. I didn’t know they made them but I am told they do. The big one is too big for our kids.
We also would like donations so that we can purchase native instruments to preserve the culture of authentic African music.
Preview: Uncle's graduation gown for the kids to see. December 12 is graduation.
Two days later. The real thing. Congratulations Emmy (Uncle).
An event to remember!
Emmanuel is the sixth member of our staff Urukundo has supported with tuition and expense money to attend University and achieve their Bachelors degree. There are three more attending University now with full support. We are so blessed to have donors who find supporting education a good way for charitable giving. Gifts to HMR’s Education Fund for Higher Education are not only a blessing to Urukundo but are tax deductible. We are a 501(C)3 charity. And what better way to ensure that Urukundo will continue after you are no longer here to send your gift each month, than to make provision in your Will. If you are like me, then you want to know where your assets are going before you go to your reward.
Five of our Secondary kids finished High School this year. A lot depends on the scores made in the National exams where their future lies. We can make a difference. A gift to the EDUCATION FUND is one way you can help these kids obtain higher education and a brighter future.
Because you cared this group of young adults dare to dream. Their dreams for the future are do-able. Can you help make it happen?
Anett hopes to be accepted at Akilah Institute for women.
Lucie, Her dream is to become a pastor and serve in ministering to others.
Divine has a heart for aviation and is applying to Nairobi Aviation College Flying School.
Esperance wants to go into the field of medicine. KHI (Kigali Health Institute) Medical or Dental.
Alexander's future lies in Computer Technology and Computer Science. KIST for his Bachelors and Carnagie Mellon Rwanda for his Masters.
CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES. WELL DONE.
WE ARE PROUD OF YOU.
Their goals are within reach with your help. Funding is needed. Check out the web sites for these schools and see where your heart leads you.
The October Newsletter is the month we start thinking about providing schooling for the very poor children in Muhanga. In the past, beginning in 2009, we were blessed to be able to provide school supplies for 369 children seeing them through Primary school. Those children have all finished Primary School and now there is a new group needing our help.
In order to know where the help is most needed we have connected with the Village leaders (Mudugudu). They can identify the children from very poor families who will not go to school without help. With Urukundo Learning Center and your help we are able to reach out and offer education to children who would not go to school and offer them a good educational foundation and environment. $15 is still the amount to provide for a needy child. Help make a difference. A check to Hope Made Real PO Box 3222, Williamsport, Pa 17701 will make a difference in the life of a child. Mark the check: Education in the memo. Or you can donate online through the 'Donate Now' link on this page. Mark 'education' in the notes field. Thank you.
THE FARM
October 19 saw the birth of a new baby girl calf. We are always pleased when the baby is a girl. We now have 3 milking cows and two girl calves.
This new baby means more milk for the kids and to sell.
70 children graduated from Kindergaten at Urukundo Learning Center on October 25, 2014. What a glorious day it was.
All students and parents preparing for the Parade.
The march from the school to the site of the ceremony was awesome
This scene takes place along the road for the neighbors to witness our graduates, students and parents. They made a very long line.
The parade coming in at my gate.
Very serious.
Our guest of honor was GASPARD RUTEGESHA from the board of education in the Cyeza Sector. He took part by shaking hands and giving each child a certificate.
I felt very short today, my five foot one next to this six foot 7 gentleman. It's a good thing I was sitting down.
He was our honored guest and main speaker.
The president of Urukundo Foundation's Board of Directors Hildebrand Kanzira spoke, encouraging the children and their parents to place much value on education.
Even I added my 2 cents' worth, using the back of a chair for support.
A first at our graduation celebration: the music and art department presented a program for our entertainment. Bono the music teacher traveled from Kigali to be here for this occasion. Bono is from the Kigali School of Music and teaches twice a week at Urukundo Learning Center.
Intore translated means 'an all-boy dance team'. The boys did a great job. Keeping the culture alive for the children is so important.
The girl dancers were not to be outdone and we were delighted.
Diplomas were held high.
I have so many wonderful pictures it was hard to decide which would give you a clear picture of the event in the lives of the children and the program you are making possible by your gifts and donations.
Thank you for helping make a difference.
