BRIEF OVERVIEW:
Rwanda has three major tribes, the Twa (known as pygmies), Hutus and the Tutsis. The ethnic tension among these tribes has left a long and painful memory in the lives of Rwandans. In 1994 over 800,000 Tutsis were killed and 2 million Rwandans were displaced. This effects of this horrific genocide is still prevalent today.
More insight into the Rwanda genocide:
FAST FACTS
Type of Government: Presidential Republic
Capital City: Kigali
Population: 11, 901, 484
Currency: Rwandan Franc
Language: Kinyarwanda
Religion: Protestant (50%), Roman Catholic (44%), Muslim (2%), Other 1%, None 3%
Major Industries:
Cement, agricultural products, small-scale beverages, soap, furniture, shoes, plastic goods, textiles, cigarettes
WR MINISTRY:
Drug Rehabilitation/ Empowering Women- Hopethiopia/Rwanda
Training Center: Sewing Sisterhood
THEIR GREATEST NEED:
To know they are not forgotten and that they are loved by their Heavenly Father. Healing from the trauma of the Rwandan ethnic genocide.
Will you share the hope and healing of the Living God with the hurting in Rwanda?
WORD FROM THE SPONSOR
“I chose Rwanda because of the genocide that occurred many years ago. My heart was led to pray for all the tribes in Rwanda. As the Holy Spirit leads, may your team Dear niece help the people choose Jesus.”
-Sharyn Newkirk
Thank you Sharyn for sponsoring Rwanda and joining me in sharing the redeeming love and hope of the gospel!
FuN FaCtS
https://www.worldrace.org/location/rwanda
Chile, Bolivia, Thailand, Serbia, Bulgaria, Uganda, Ethiopia are still in need of sponsors. By the grace of God and your faithful support I have reached my 3rd financial deadline and am now $4,612 away from being fully funded. The final deadline for me to stay on the race and fulfill God’s calling to share the gospel in January 31st.
Please prayerfully consider uniquely joining me on this journey by sponsoring a country! If you have any questions on how to join me please comment/text/email me!
