Posts tagged with ‘Rwanda’

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Construction Now Underway on Health Clinic in Nyarubuye

by Cathy Chmel

“Rwanda has prioritized a decentralized health care system. This accounts for Rwanda’s success in combatting the pandemic.” – Agnes Binagwaho, Former Minister of Health, now at Harvard Medical School Community Clinics making a difference Community clinics in Rwanda are playing a critical role in protecting the health of local communities, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pacific […]

‘Walk for Rwanda’ raises $4K+

by Trina Kleist

  Thank you for supporting ‘Walk for Rwanda’! ‘Walk for Rwanda’ donations have reached $4,401 in support of 33 walkers who took to trails in western Nevada County recently. The walkers’ goal: raise at least $1,000 to benefit community-building in the African nation of Rwanda. “We were surprised by, and very grateful for, the generous […]

‘Walk for Rwanda’ raises $4K+ so far

by Trina Kleist

Thank you for making Rwanda walk a success! Early reports show than $4,000 in donations came in over the weekend in support of PEACE Lutheran Church’s “Walk for Rwanda.” More donations are expected this week – and you can still donate to this great cause by going to our secure donation portal! “Walk for Rwanda” […]

Celebrate Rwanda: Sponsor a student!

by Cathy Chmel

A Vision for education in Rwanda A vision that started 10 years ago has bloomed into a school educating the future leaders of central Africa. And, Americans now have the opportunity to support this work by sponsoring a student of Rwamagana Lutheran School. On Sunday, March 13, Karl Smith, president of the Rwanda School Project […]

Sunday, March 13: Rwanda Sunday today!

by Trina Kleist

How costly is your devotion? Mary and her sister Martha were dear friends of Jesus. But after Jesus raised their brother, Lazarus, from the dead, Mary’s devotion to her Lord reached a new spiritual depth. Mary has spent 300 silver coins for expensive perfume in today’s Gospel story. She rubs it onto Jesus’ hot, tired […]