When we were here last year they were beginning to build a storage building for the farmers and their crops. That is complete as well as a section for offices for a brand new Compassion site!! Compassion came and found that the area qualified for a program here, so Cyivugiza became a Compassion Site. There are 14 workers, and 210 children enrolled in the program- awesome!!
We also saw the stalls for the cows- and example for all; clean with raised food beds and a constant supply of water.
Let us give you a bit of background on the area that may explain why we get so excited about this area! During the 1994 genocide, this area was hit very hard. Most of the local population was killed. As well, with those left behind there was a high incident of HIV/ AIDS. The church then was burned and all members killed. When we came the first time we left with a feeling of hopelessness- it felt like there was no vision. We came back the following year and Pastor Vincent was the new pastor, and we were greatly encouraged. Now 5 years later, there are two gorgeous church buildings refilled with people, many hectares of land developed for agriculture, water available , Compassion, the storage for farmers, a nursery school, electricity and lots more plans for the future!!
We visited one farm in this area, and were impressed with the set up the farmer had for his cow!