Rwanda STORIES

New Home, New Words, New Hearts

Stepping onto Rwandan soil for the first time filled me with excitement and curiosity. The land of a thousand hills stretched before my eyes, green, peaceful, and rich with stories waiting to be discovered. As...

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From Fear to Family

When I stepped off the bus on 7 September 2025 at my new deployment site in Gisagara District, Save Sector, my heart was pounding with equal parts excitement and fear. I was far from home...

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A Journey from Deployment to Home

The day of deployment came faster than I expected. After weeks of training at Amakuza Training Center, I stood beside my fellow Gicumbi Volunteers excited, nervous, and filled with anticipation. The bus ride was full...

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When Kindness Becomes a Lifeline

Life often surprises us with quiet moments that test our humanity, reminding us that kindness is not about grand gestures but about being there when someone’s world feels like it’s falling apart. My journey in...

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Beyond Volunteering

It wasn’t just about carrying a sack it was about carrying trust, respect, and shared purpose. Walking together taught me discipline, humility, and the beauty of building connection through everyday acts. Volunteering is often seen...

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A heartwarming Experience with my Host Family

My time with my host family in Musanze District, Musanze Sector, Garuka cell, Cyanturo Village has been truly unforgettable. From the moment I arrived, they welcomed me with warm smiles and huge hugs, making me...

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Turning Jokes into Goals

One day, I traveled to Rulindo District, Bushoki Sector, to my site in Karambi for a meeting with our new youth group. I arrived prepared to discuss saving with purpose and how young people can...

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The Only Way to Win People’s Heart is to Be Kind

In August 2025, when every volunteer chose their site, I was deployed to Huye-Ruhashya. At first, I worried about living in a new place without family or friends. I wondered how I could integrate into...

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Becoming Part of Kansoro

The morning I arrived in Kansoro, the air felt different, fresh, calm, and full of unspoken possibility. I didn’t know exactly what waited ahead, but I carried one thing with confidence: the desire to learn,...

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The Unexpected Surprise That Changed My First Day in Runyoni

The long journey to Ngororero, specifically the Runyoni site, ended not with a formal introduction, but with an immediate and deeply touching embrace. Stepping out of the transport around noon, I was met by my...

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