The Rwanda study abroad students have been busy learning and enjoying the culture of Rwanda. We went to the Hotel des Milles Collines for snacks on Sunday and had a free day for the rest of the day.
Monday morning we visited RWAMREC, which is a feminist organization that includes men and women working together to create gender equality. They help in things like sexual and gender-based violence, sex education, and anti-patriarchal practices throughout Rwanda.
We also visited the Nyandungu Urban Wetland Eco-tourism Park, which is new in 2022, and their focus is to educate and act against climate change.
Tuesday morning we went to the Campaign Against Genocide Museum, which is at the Parliament building. The tour guide gave a detailed yet concise overview of how the genocide was constructed and carried out and ended. That was quite an educational and beneficial visit.
In the afternoon we went to the Nyamata Genocide Memorial, which is a site at an actual church where Tutsi sought refuge, but were attacked and killed anyway.
We ended the day by attending a drum workshop hosted by Playing for Change/Rwanda where we participated in a free drum lesson for local youth. The leader of this group is Christian, the guy who gave our group a dance lesson last week. I love that I was able to connect with him and learn more about the things he does related to dance and drumming in Rwanda.
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