inside rwanda
Past Event

inside rwanda

Feb. 19, 2024 at 11:00 – Feb. 26, 2024 Africa/Kigali - GMT +02:00 Kigali, Rwanda
Organised by
JDC Entwine

FEBRUARY 19-26, 2024
Join JDC Entwine for the adventure of a lifetime in the “Land of a Thousand Hills.” Together, we will learn about Rwanda’s tumultuous history, its inspiring revitalization and local culture. Participants will engage with students at Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village (ASYV) — a residential community that is changing the face of Rwanda. Join us on this journey and explo

trip highlights

  • Immerse in village life; spend time getting to know the incredible students, staff, and volunteers of the Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village (ASYV).
  • Dig into Rwanda’s history with visits to the Kigali Genocide Memorial Center, Nyamata Memorial site and briefings with local experts.
  • Understand JDC’s commitment to Rwanda’s post-genocide recovery that inspired the creation of ASYV through conversations with JDC and ASYV leadership.
  • Explore the artisan markets, burgeoning coffee scene and local art galleries of Rwanda’s capital, Kigali, to get an authentic feel for contemporary life.
  • Engage in dynamic conversations around the topic of global Jewish responsibility and its value in international development.
  • Explore lessons learned between the Holocaust and the Rwandan Genocide Against the Tutsis.
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