A Note from Andy! Kigali Reads

Note: Andy is a 5 year veteran corporate volunteer from St. Jude Medical, based in Minnesota and  long time supporter of our vision to provide care in Rwanda. Not only does he carry boxes and wash surgical instruments-- which is very different from his shirt and tie daily existence, but from the very first he developed our relationship with Gisimba orphanage.  Although Gisimba is different in number and ages of  occupants now  (with the country's increased emphasis in foster homes), the needs are huge as funding has decreased. 

Andy writes, "I want to first of all say I had an amazing time in Rwanda this year and I enjoyed seeing old TH friends and meeting some new ones.   I also want to thank you all for welcoming Drew into the TH family with such open arms!  Drew had the time of his life and he referred to the trip to a local reporter as "a profoundly life-changing experience".  

Lastly, I wanted to thank you for your generosity in supporting the Gisimba Orphanage and our newest partner, the Kigali Reading Center.   We raised over $2,500 which was used to buy food and medical supplies for the orphanage and to help support the KRC to buy books, bookshelves and other needed supplies for the children.  

I am including some pictures to show you the kind of difference that TH makes, in addition to the incredible life-saving work done at KFH". 

1.food supplies for Gismba

2.the reading room gets some fun new books and is an after school enrichment program

 3. A Banner announcing the partnership of Kigali Reads and Team Heart--and the first delivery of 700 books!

 4. The first aid room was empty! Now well stocked with  bandages, Neosporin, disinfectants and Tylenol needed for another year until we return!