ANYONE LIKE TO SPONSOR AN ORPHAN?

Owing to the very generous donations I received when I did my Cumbrian coastal walk (over £300), plus the slow but steady trickle of money we receive from selling akabanga, we have recently been able to commit to sponsoring 2 of the 16 orphans we met in Cyanika - Anastasie and Monique. Obviously, we would like to sponsor them all.

To sponsor one orphan means a commitment of £180 per year - its nothing to us is it? but it is a life changing sum for one of these young people. Tempted?

There are many orphans in Rwanda, not just as a direct result of the Genocide ( these orphans are now nearly 20 years old but also, indirectly, people continue to be denounced and arrested for crimes they may or may not have committed during the genocide. Usually the denunciations are made by refugees returning from Congo, with a grudge or just jealous that someone has been able to rebuild their life and have little foundation in truth.

Many, many children are orphaned as a result of Aids.

UP AND COMING EVENTS

I am very excited because on Thursday 24th, I am taking part in a charities fair, run by the RLNI in Arnside. ABANA will be selling earrings, akabanga and cards and hoping to get lots publicity in the local area.

 

Also, on 12th November, Sonia is holding "Camp Cinema" in Derby (Camp Cinema because you have to bring your own chair) all admission charges will be shared between the two charities ABANA and Education for All.  

This could become a regular event which is fantastic news  - the second one is being held on December 11th - Sonia's birthday.

 

if anyone reading this blog has any good ideas for raising money for ABANA, I would love to hear