My trip to Rwanda was an amazing and great learning experience. Being born and raised in Haiti, I see many similarities between our cultures and history (Haiti was colonized by France as well, and has had as much political turmoil, but fewer deaths). The Agahozo-Shalom Village is a pure glory, and one could easily refer to it as the sacred sanctuary of the young in Rwanda.
The kids in the village were immensely excited and hopeful for a better tomorrow. Every morning, we woke up early seeing both the sunrise and their bright smiles which lasted until long past sunset. The pleasure to see them happy in the village is very rewarding when knowing their struggles and everlasting pains caused by the tragedies in the country. They are all courageous and talented kids whom one day will secure positions all across the country, and will make real difference locally, and around the world.
This project inspires me to one day be able to make such a big impact in my native country in the life of many earthquake survivors, to offer them the opportunity for a new start. I was feeling very sad when seeing the youngsters outside of the village living under the bare circumstances, but not without a big smile like it was the national anthem. I deeply felt for them, but felt even worst when half of the Haitian communities are enduring the same poverty level. I am inspired to continue to do more to help.
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