by Eugene Dushime | Feb 6, 2017 | Rwanda
Often, there are some times when we experience great joy due to achievements. Science says that the tears of joy represent an emotional release due to the mixture of optimism and challenge in our lives. For some people, it usually includes a sense of relief after a...
by Eugene Dushime | Jan 2, 2017 | Rwanda
“Thank you” – a word of appreciation that we use when we feel gratitude toward someone. One of MindLeaps’ top students, Pacifique, is known by his nickname “Passy”. Passy thinks that “thank you” is not enough unless it comes with action. Here is how...
by Eugene Dushime | Nov 4, 2016 | Rwanda
In November 2009, Rebecca and I had the pleasure to teach more than 100 vulnerable children in Rugerero, a small village on the border between Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda. It was a very big experience because we were teaching dance and raising awareness...
by Eugene Dushime | Sep 20, 2016 | Rwanda
A few months ago, I was telling the kids at MindLeaps that we will host a group of special guests in August. The kids asked me why I call them “special.” I responded, “They are special because, thanks to them, our MindLeaps Center exists.” I could see doubt on...
by Eugene Dushime | Jun 5, 2016 | Rwanda
Rene is a former street child. When I first met him, he was completely lost. He was not even strong enough to stand under the sun for a few minutes. Most of the time, he was talking in a sitting position avoiding eye contact. Now, when you engage in a conversation...
by Eugene Dushime | Apr 30, 2016 | Rwanda
This is the lesson I learned this month from the last student who was selected to attend boarding school. His name is Fiston Sindambiwe, and he arrived at MindLeaps in January 2015. As he told me, he was just passing by the center. Fiston ended up on the streets...
