Meet The Children

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From the Nursery

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Kavine and Diane continue to grow and be the center of attention.
Kavine is a happy, healthy little girl. She is trying to sit up alone. That's a big job! She laughs out loud, gurgles and reaches for my finger.  Real progress.
Diane's arm is healing, thanks to Nancy, our in-house Nurse. She has done the physical therapy necessary to save the arm from becoming a disability.
The wound on Diane's face is filling in quite well but there may be a small scar. Only time and Nancy's special attention will tell. 

Nancy has been a volunteer with Urukundo Foundation since 2008. She comes from New Hampshire, USA. Nancy is a retired Army nurse and Nurse Practitioner. 
We are doubly blessed to have her as she is acting coordinator for Urukundo Learning Center working with two Early Childhood teachers in the US with the necessary credentials.

God Continues to Add

She is a precious child of God and she arrived at Urukundo as I was on my way to the airport so I have not held her yet.
Her name is Diane. She was 4 weeks old when she came home to be with us. She was an abused child. Now she is a loved child. She was taken to the hospital for treatment of the wound to her face and I am told her arm is broken. However, being 'broken' in Rwanda does not necessarily mean a bone has fractured. When my kids stub their toe they say "I am broken". So I am not sure although they did say the arm would be in plaster.
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Sports World Headlines

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News Flash
After their team won the Basketball championship in Muhanga District, 3 of our boys - Amin, Bosco and Abis, were chosen to receive sports training in Nyanza, the capital of South Province. They really are champs.
The training will take place from November 27 to December 12th.
We are so very  proud of our boys!
(l-r) Bosco, Abis and Amin.

Greetings from Mama Arlene in Rwanda for October 2011

Dear friends and partners of Urukundo Foundation and Urukundo Home for Children.
I started out thinking there was not a lot to share in October but by the time I finished counted the blessings there was too much.  Bear with me please and help us to appreciate the gifts we have received.  There are so many blessings given to Urukundo in the month of October. 
Our family continues to grow.
ARRIVAL ANNOUNCEMENT
A baby girl arrived at 7:40 pm on October 14th 2011.
She has been named Kevine Nelly Ineza.  She is a beautiful little girl and is about 2 weeks old.
Kavine was found in a ditch near a forest by police and brought to Urukundo at the request of the District.
We are happy to welcome this child into our Urukundo family.

REMINDER : IT'S TIME FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL SPONSORSHIPS

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 consider supporting Urukundo Foundation's goal to provide an education for as many children as possible: add EDUCATION FOR A RWANDAN CHILD to your Christmas gift list.

Gifts for education must reach HMR by December 15th.  The school year begins in January.  

 

Happy Times

Claude had a very happy birthday. He is delighted to have a picture of his sponsor in the US, a birthday card and a new game to play.

Aline Molly and Luki.

We do welcome babies at Urukundo Village but these are special babies.. New arrivals at Urukundo are loved in full measure and hugged by Aline Molly and Luki. These little ones have no names as yet but I am sure that will happen soon.

Rebekah and Prince out for a stroll.

I can show you the way.

 

Preserving the Rwanda Family

Urukundo Home for Children has taken on a new role. It started with the twins Kenny and Kinelia.  There are children here who are not orphans and are not abandoned but family circumstances warrant a better place to live and be cared for. These beautiful twins have a grandfather who lives his life in a wheelchair, loves them very much, visits them at Urukundo but can not support nor care for the needs of these very active children.  It is the goal of Urukundo to care for children in need and help them keep in contact and preserve their Rwanda family.
Grand papa and Social worker, Kenny and Kinelia visit while Johnny inspects the workings of a wheel chair.

Newest Member at Urukundo

Let me introduce you to Nelly. Nelly arrived at Urukundo and became a part of our family in September. Nelly has a mama who loves her but needs to get an education so that she can later care for her little girl. King David Academy is giving mama this opportunity and Urukundo is providing a safe and healthy environment with lots of brothers and sisters to keep her company while Nelly waits for her mom to prepare for a better future for both of them. Urukundo congratulates KDA for helping to make this possible and inviting Urukundo to be a part of it. Nelly is 5 years old and now attends Cyakabiri School in the afternoons. 
She is a happy little girl.
Nelly joins Belise, Alina Molly and Aline. They are now the "FABULOUS FOUR". They are now bunk mates and are taken care of by Auntie Betty. A very interesting combination. A bit lively and very precious.

Our Kids

Soso our youngest to date plays peak-a-boo. About time for a hair cut.
Claudine with lunch on her face.
Claude #3 happy smiling boy.
Agide - not quite sure, but thinking about it.
Giselle finishing Primary school this year on her way to her future.
Claude will some day be a big business man in Rwanda.
Bosco wants to be a driver. We hope we can make it happen.
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May Birthday Party

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The Nursery (Mama Cindy's Cottage) is such a blessing.  So much activity takes place there.

The month of May found three of our babies having a birthday - LUKI, SARAH and PRINCE.

The special event, the birthday party, now takes place each month in the nursery where things are just their size.  It begins with a Baby Einstein dvd (thanks to Rhegan from Arizona) on my 15 inch laptop, then cake with a candle to blow, singing and juice and gifts. Sarah received a box from her sponsor. Luki has a new kite to share from Louise in the UK. A box of trucks, cars, a big red fire truck and large yellow bus came for all to share from Ken Lake in California.   It was a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!