Let's Get Down to Business

by Kelly Bean
 

During the May trip, board member SeanCallahan from the UK was able to join me in Kigali for a valuable African Road review and strategic planning process. Since Lori had to return home early, we missed having her in the session! Thank goodness for phone, email, and Skype. It has only been two years since the story of AfricanRoad began and it continues to grow quickly. There is so much possibility for the future - so much we know God can do.

Planting grass on the land so the Togetherness preschool children can have a lawn to play on.

During this trip I visited government officials and leaders of non-profits to continue building strong relationships and to assure our legal status in Rwanda.  Our growing friendship with Rwandan Rotary club members is also a joy to continue to build. Four Rotarians visited the Togetherness Cooperative with me and were treated to an Intore dance performance. These Rwandan professionals were extremely impressed with the land and the progress the youth have made. They expressed interest in joining to help. It's always important to make good friends on the ground! 

Also, we made an exploratory trip into the neighboring country of Burundi. There is a remarkable cooperative working to help women who are coming off the streets in the capital city of Bujumbura. We attended the Amahoro conference there - a gathering of young, inspiring African leaders working for good in their countries. Pastor Steven was able to join us at the conference where he shared encouragement and good counsel with his peers across the continent.

Togetherness Cooperative youth dancing the traditional Intore