What were we doing to close out 2010? Well, we’ve been keeping pretty busy. On the solar power project front, we’re working with 2 non-profit organizations to consult on installs for schools in Africa. One school, in Sierra Leone, is in the building stage, and will soon (hopefully) be able to give us information on …
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This semester, we had a student from Kalamazoo College, Ali Portillo-Taylor, volunteer to work with us in Rwanda. As our intern, Ali has been working with the women in the Beacon Program, primarily helping to train them in business skills. Here are some of her notes from Rwanda… Dec. 5 Tomorrow I finally begin teaching. …
Read MoreIngenzi Cooperative – December 2010 Comments Off
December 2010: The Nyarugenge branch has welcomed 34 new members to the cooperative. That brings the total of members in the Nyarugenge/Gasabo districts to 54 and 74 members total in the program. Members were chosen by the program manager and executive committee of the Nyarugenge branch and were trained in December 2010 by an intern …
Read MoreThank you! Now it’s time to “Think Global, Support Local!” Comments Off
“Experience Rwanda” was a success! The event drew over 100 people and allowed us to raise several thousand dollars to benefit our upcoming solar power project in Rwanda. It is our hope to make this an annual event, and we are already excited for next year. The next weekend, we traveled out to Watermark Country …
Read MoreKoinonia — Grand Rapids Events Oct/Nov 2010 Comments Off
It’s been a while since we last blogged. So what are the folks at Koinonia up to now? Keeping things busy, as usual. Of course, we’re getting ready for “Experience Rwanda” on Oct. 27. The chefs at Bar Divani have put together a fantastic menu; gift bags will be filled with Rwandan and local items; and …
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