The Expo for the Vocational Training Schools (see below) is just 800 yards from L'Eglise Vivante - the church that Comfort Rwanda partners with and whose vision it was to build the College. The Expo on the right overlooks the whole of Gatenga in the distance - a pleasant short walk - no requirement for the Taximoto.
Immediately one is reminded that life's roads are much rougher, and heavy burdens are carried by the individual. We have it easier in the West even if we think otherwise.
It would be wrong to think that all houses are like this but many are. Some are being replaced but all too slow for these people. Some help is being invested and here are plans for a new health centre right opposite the church building.
Should be interesting in a year or so.
The church (below) many of you will have seen from previous photos. No investment here, and I just wonder about how long it will hang on before the developers move in!
But I was not here to see the building. The last time I visited was a Friday and I knew there was a chance to meet the street children again and I just went on spec. Sure enough I heard singing from a small door and there they were dancing, singing and practicing for Sunday's service, under the expert guidance of Betty.
Betty is the administrator of the Street Childrens project, but she does much more than this. On this occasion her superb rhythm and gentle encouragement of the children had them performing 5 songs for me - a private concert and much more edifying than speeches - loved it!
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