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We've got our land, our architects, our vision. Now let's get the funds!
We've always had the dream, the vision for a Village of Hope. Almost as long as we have been caring for the children of Rwanda, we have envisioned our own space to provide the kind of heart work that is essential for kids from hard places to begin to heal. Now our dream for our own trauma informed school, foster care homes, community center and health clinic are becoming a reality! We own the land, we have the architects and the engineers ready. Our Headmaster is formulating the school. The plans have been made.
Hope Village is unique in the fact that we are diligent about our spaces for learning to also include healing. The learning, sensory and emotional needs of children who have experienced trauma are unlike those kids who have been born into a stable, nurturing and save environment.
April News From Hope Village!
In 2020, Dr Brent Rising was excited to sign up to travel with an Imana Kids Team. That trip was cancelled because of the pandemic, and our fundraising efforts, as well as travel, was put on pause.
This April, our team, staff and kids were excited to welcome Dr Rising to our Imana Kids family in Rwanda. Dr Rising was able to spend time with our staff and students, visit local dental clinics and familiarize himself with the people and country.
Next steps are to get an updated projection of building costs, then apply for a permit to get construction moving.
Kara Higgins was on site to provide training for our staff, as well as some guests from a nearby program on TBRI (trust based relational interventions) through Cultivate Connection.
Staff were excited to understand more the impact that trauma has on a child's brain development and were encouraged to have the tools and approaches to help their students overcome these specific challenges.