I have introduced you to many members of my family already but this picture is a more full picture of my Rwandan family. Les and Yvonne have begun two "group" homes and a child-led household which I want to introduce you to.
Many people have a heart to help orphans of which there are many in Rwanda but what happens to these orhpans when they grow up. Many times they are too old to continue living in an orphanage but where do they turn? The reality is that many of these will end up out on the streets or other tragic lifestyles as a form of survival. This is the "lost generation" of Rwanda.
Many of these young people have not yet finished school though they are over 18 years old. They have no jobs, no money, no food, no family, and no one to guide them in their future. Many feel they have no future and therefore, no hope.
The "Remember Me" Homes were started for these precious young people. Les and Yvonne saw the need and God gave them the tools to really make a difference! The Remember Me Boys' Home currently has 9 older boys, two house fathers, and a cook. There are two more boys who are in the process of transitioning into the home. The Remember Me Girls' home currently has 11 girls, one of which is the house mother. These are the young people that you see in this picture. I can not begin to tell you details about each one but they are all precious brothers and sisters!
I also mentioned child-led households. These homes help the oldest sibling in a family become productive "heads of households" and learn to care for their younger siblings. There are currently two child-led homes that we are supporting.
It is exciting to see how their lives have been totally transformed. They no longer have fear about what the future holds and that has given them so much hope! To God be the glory great things He has done!
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