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Urukundo steps out in Mission

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This month we welcomed Suzanne Evans to Urukundo Village. This woman from New York in the US had a vision and she came to us thanks to friends who supported her in that vision. Her purpose was to build a well that would benefit many. She asked us if it could be done, and our response was "with God in charge everything is possible". She had faith and now a community of over a thousand people have a source of water that will see them through the wet season and will be there even in the dry season.
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Praise a loving God and a woman with a vision. Suzanne was present to start construction of the well and then watched its development and completion. In less than a month, the life-giving water supply was built and in use. Suzanne will be at the dedication of the well on June 2nd before she returns to the US on the 3rd of June. We are blessed.
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Inyanza community a village about an hours drive from Urukundo Village is blessed because one woman cared and took action. Suzanne celebrated her 70th birthday with the May birthday children at Urukundo Home for Children. What a precious gift she gave to others in this her special birthday month.

With the completion of the well at Inyanza the next step to be considered is a similar well at Urukundo. We know now it is possible. It would benefit not only our village, but the whole community of over 2000 people.
Pray on this please.

Visitors for May

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Angie Kilp - a Physician' s Assistant from Michigan USA, who manned the clinic during her stay. She and Suzanne traveled together. We reaped the blessings.

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Polly Newall from the UK and Switzerland. Polly spent 4 days with us at Urukundo and plans to return and stay longer next time.
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Todd and Clementine from EOS and our visitor Margit Zingg from Switzerland standing on the mountain.
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Margit enjoying the view from the Tiki Rest Hut.

Greetings from Mama Arlene in Rwanda for April 2010

Greetings from Mama Arlene and the family at Urukundo Home for Children.

After a bout with Sciatica and walking with a cane for a few days I am climbing my mountain again. Thanks to you and your prayers. God is Good.

April has seen the room in the Boys' Home renovated and prepared for Todd Ellingson to arrive. Todd is brave - he wants to live with the boys. The boys are thrilled. It is a good way to start. I lived with the 12 girls in one house when Urukundo first started. You really get to know the kids and they know you.

Support Gifts can be sent to:

Hope Made Real
PO BOX 3222
Williamsport, Pa, 17701

Mailed gifts can be sent to:

Urukundo Home for Children
BP 179
Muhange, South Province
Rwanda, Africa

Thank you for sharing in this ministry.

Announcement

A baby boy arrived April 24th. His mother died after leaving the hospital. His story is sad.
His mother gave birth at the hospital but with no money she could not stay there. She was discharged shortly after the birth to return to her village. The village is far out in the hills and a motor bike was the cheapest mode of transportation. The roads are one big rut after another. She got on the bike with her new born son in her arms and started for home.
The ride was rough and she did not heal well after the birth and so started to hemorrhage severely. The ride was over an hour and her life's blood was draining from her body. I am told she died on the way home still clutching her baby boy in her arms.
When the driver realized she was in trouble it was too late there was nothing he could do.

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He is beautiful. He is loved and his name is Hildbrandt. Called Hillie.

Notice

I am told If a check is sent to the PO Box in Philadelphia it will be held for six months before being forwarded to the Williamsport PO Box.

For anyone who has sent money to the Philadelphia address : if you have not received a receipt from our Treasurer, John Green, please contact him (john@hopemadereal.org) and he will advise what is best to do.

Did you know?

Hope Made Real the Umbrella Foundation for Urukundo Foundation supports individuals or groups to start small businesses in Rwanda enabling families to care for themselves.

Thanks to a small investment from Hope Made Real:
Onasmo, a former employee, now owns his own business making and selling Sumbosa - the best in town! Meat and Vegetable. We helped him get the equipment he needed.
A group of women in Gitarama needed some capital to start a sweater knitting business. We not only gave them a start but bought sweaters for our children helping them to further their business. They are doing well and about 25 families are now independent.

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David modeling Sweater

Our driver of 4 years, Oswald, had the opportunity to buy a small car and start a taxi business so that he could support his wife and 4 children. He has worked hard for us and saved as much as possible. Knowing his need and knowing he is a good investment Hope Made Real contributed the final amount needed to make his dream come true.
You are making a difference.