In June, Pr. John met the people in Rusumo and heard stories about their need for a health clinic. This month they have already begun construction! For decades, refugees travelled through Rusumo to and from Tanzania. There has been no…
Because Specioza exercised her power representing her community, a new Disease Prevention Center is being constructed in Mumeya. At a Kirehe District health meeting, Specioza questioned officials who were planning on putting the center in a location that was not…
Until now the lab technician at the Mumeya hoped the sunlight would come in the window just right so he could see the medical samples under his microscope. Now he will be able to turn on the lights to see…
Mark Holmerud, Lutheran Bishop of the Sierra Pacific Synod, and a delegation of clergy and lay leaders, witnessed the dedication of the Rwanagana Lutheran School science building. They also visited PICO Rwanda organizing projects across the country to support the…
Excitement was the rule of the day as Nyange leaders gathered to skype with engineers in the US to learn about a possible partnership to make and bake roofing tiles. PICO Rwanda is developing collaborative relationships between the people of…
Recognizing Pr. John’s role in the formation and growth of the Lutheran Church in Rwanda, church leaders overwhelmingly elected him to the position of Assistant to the Bishop. “People recognize that organizing is the key to developing and sustaining the…
Seven years ago, Specioza adopted a little girl named Pico when her mother died in childbirth. It took Mumeya leaders 10 years to finish their health clinic. This year, they brought electricity to the clinic and the 10 surrounding villages…
Rusumo is the newest member of the PICO-Rwanda family. Ten years ago, people built a small clinic that government officials took for another use. Using PICO training and the example of Mumeya, Kranganwa Malindogo is joining his neighbors to try…
Twenty years after the genocide, PICO Rwanda is helping people help themselves.Twenty years after the genocide, PICO Rwanda is helping people help themselves. PICO-trained local leaders are building community and changing lives. PICO Rwanda efforts are core to achieving the country’s…
The human heart has an amazing capacity for compassion. This is the home the villagers of Nyange built for Dorocella, a strong, resilient woman. In spite of being HIV+ and widowed, Dorocella attended a training at to learn tile making…
