This years holidays were filled with treats, crafts, visitors, and just general love and comfort. We could not have celebrated Christmas without the support from our volunteers and sponsors. One of our holiday visitors from the UK was Jenifer Mahon,
Bridge 2 Rwanda & Ubaka U Rwanda’s Eggdrop Challenge
Students from the organization Bridge 2 Rwanda (known for assisting outstanding students in attaining scholarships to universities in the U.S.) have been coming to help the boys with homework, English, general studying, and just hanging out. For the last 2
From Street Child to Ubaka U Rwanda’s best pupil
Where did you live before you came to Ubaka U Rwanda? When I grew up I lived with a man, who told me he was not really my father. I had to sleep out the front of
Mid-term school report from Ubaka U Rwanda
In January the academic year started for our youngest, and a month later, our older boys return. A new school year begins with new books, uniforms and a big debate about the new school bags. We have a lot of
Boys singing and dancing at the centre
Christmas in Kigali & New Year’s Resolutions
Firstly, I want to wish everyone connected with Ubaka U Rwanda a Happy New Year. 2010 was a massive year for us as we saw the marriage of our founders and a significant increase in new supporters! In November the
My first impressions
To be honest this is the first time I have ever written a blog! My name is Doug and I moved to Kigali from Kenya in September 2009 to work for Save the Children. I was looking for weekend volunteer
My first visit to Ubaka U Rwanda
After 2 years the pictures and stories turned into reality and I finally got the chance to visit and stay at the Ubaka U Rwanda Centre which provides a home for 35 street boys. I have been a trustee of