Kuki Ndiho partners with community organizations, schools of all levels, religious and cultural institutions to gather, collect and ship much-needed clothing items to its orphans in Rwanda. Please write us if interested in learning more at info@kukindiho.org Please include photos of yourself or your family to include with the individual clothing items so that we can thank you on our web site and so those to who receive the items will also know.

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Annual Sneaker Drive

Seventh and eighth grader at the Christian Formation Student at St. Vincent Martyr Catholic Church in MADISON, NEW JERSEY are holding a sneaker drive for Rwandan Orphans through the holiday season. They will be collecting new or gently used sneakers in all sizes now. Please contact teacher Henry Page at EMAIL HERE

The Borough of Madison in New Jersey’s Proclamation

Proclaiming

Genocide and Reconciliation Awareness

Day April 16, 2009

Whereas, genocide is known to have claimed the lives of many millions of innocent victims Worldwide over the last century; and

Whereas, governments and international organizations have focused on the causes of, and the recovery from, genocide; and

Whereas, 2009 is the 15^th anniversary of the Rwanda genocide, yet other genocides continue; and

Whereas, recovery, reconciliation and forgiveness are important aspects of awareness for members of society; and

Whereas, the College of Saint Elizabeth, Drew University, the Urban League of Morris County, Madison High School, St. Vincent Martyr Roman Catholic Church, the Madison Rotary and Kuki Ndiho Rwanda Orphans Support Project are collaborating to provide opportunities for our community to learn about genocide and reconciliation via seminars, lectures and cultural performances ; and

Whereas, the community of Madison , as concerned and involved citizens of the world, supports the United Nations “ 2009 International Year of Reconciliation “ and the genocide awareness events in Madison;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mary – Anna Holden, Mayor of the Borough of Madison , on behalf of the Governing Body , do hereby proclaim April 16,2009 as Genocide and Reconciliation Awareness Day in the Borough of Madison and urge all residents to join with me in ending genocide around the world and promoting reconciliation.

Mary – Anna Holden, Mayor

Marie Claudine, your mother would be so proud that you have turned such a horrible thing into a mission for peace and love across the world. Merry Christmas to you!

Phoebe

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Dear Ms. Mukamabano,

I attended your “Never Again” in action presentation today at Lehigh University. I just wanted to thank you for your beautiful words. Your strong belief in God and your courage is truly admirable. Thank You again, and I hope to help with your organization in some way.

Sincerely,
Rachel

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Dear Marie Claudine

I am very happy to have met you at our Ugandan Independence celebrations in Manhattan. Your love and enthusiasm was great and now after perusing through this great work of KUKI NDIHO I do want to thank you and encourage to continue doing so. Thank you for remembering the less fortunate. Most of us get here and just think about ourselves instead of working for those that are marginalized and destitute back home. Thank you for not only being an ambossodar of peace but also of hope and love. I cannot wait to see you or to work with you again. May God blessed your work.

Pius

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” I thank the Kuki Ndiho Foundation for being proactive in bringing people’s attention to the needs of children in Rwanda. Our help is vital to providing them with the tools they need to succeed in the future.

The time that I spent in Rwanda working for the Kuki Ndiho Foundation made me truly appreciate Rwandan culture and the country’s people, who have shown such resilience in the face of the hardships resulting from the genocide of 1994. Rwanda’s people continue to build strength in Rwandan identity, shedding divisions over ethnic tensions .

”Jennifer BELLISARIO KUKI NDIHO Foundantion’s intern Summer 2010
I was so excited to meet you when you came to Mary Help of Christians Academy that in words I am not able to express how I felt. It was amazing to see you speak about the genocide with such calmness. I truly saw that in you there was peace. I am very grateful that I got the chance to meet you and I proudly wear the pin that you gave me. Once again thanks for coming to our school.

— Janiela Campusano, student
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Hi it is Elisa Hack we met at church on Sunday. I know helping change the world can sometimes be a overwhelming task. If we all can choose one place to help then we can transform that one place in way we can. I choose Rwanda and I would like to support you in anyway I can.
Keep in touch,
— Elisa, student

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Congratulations my friend. Keep up the good work!
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him.
Sincerely,
— Rev. Alain L. Ndagijimana
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Congratulations and please, never stop doing your things. This effort will benefit all of us and Rwanda as whole and for all in the future and I am very proud of you. Please, let us know if we can help on anything, providing some T-shirts that describe the event or something. In case you are interested, we can work on the design and provide you completed t-shirts at a very reasonable price.
— God Bless! Bill Ntwali

http://www.thegeneralclothing.com

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Congratulations!! That’s fantastic!!
Thinking of you and sending you love, peace and continued strength
Be Free, let the wind take u where your heart most desires to be!
Peace

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