August 2009
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I’m leaving on a jet plane…
Don’t know when I’ll be back again… Which is what makes leaving Rwanda so difficult. Over the past ten weeks, I have made great friends and had “wonderful moments.” This experience would not have been possible without the support of so many friends, family members and colleagues. Thank you to… everyone who donated to help me get to Rwanda; Georgetown for its very generous “Improving the Human...
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A Rwandan Name
In our final meeting, Kabera pulled out an invitation from a large folder. “It is for our 13th anniversary celebration. You will not be here, but I wish you could be. His Excellency will most be our guest of honor. It will be a very special day for AERG.” Kabera has dedicated a tremendous amount of work to this event that will take place on August 13th at Amahoro Stadium in Remera. He will...
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One Man's Word... →
Interesting article about Benoit Kabayiza, a Rwandan man, accused of genocide, living in the U.S. The story highlights many of the controversial issues behind gacaca and justice today in Rwanda. I’m pretty sure I don’t have the answers, and there seems to be little concensus here about what to do in cases like Benoit’s.
H/T: Katelin