Community organizing that began in rural Mumeya, Rwanda, has spread across Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya, and Ghana. Grassroots leaders in Rwanda are now working as organizers in 21 communities, teaching and…
Health care in Rusumo, Rwanda
“I learned about PICO through John R. He came up to me and asked me what kind of problems were the people in Rusumo facing. We talked for a long time. He asked me about what was the most pressing need. So, we had a clinic, but then after some time it closed. I was lucky enough that after meeting John, I immediately told him that we needed a clinic. John said he was ready to help us make a clinic here. We talked to the local people together and all determined that a clinic would be the most pressing need in this community.” – Sibomana Jean Bosco, “Marindogo”, Rusumo, Rwanda
The Rusumo health clinic was dedicated in March and serves 200 people each day. Next year they will complete water access to the clinic and add a maternity ward.