{On 13th December, Her Excellency the First Lady Mrs Jeannette Kagame is unveiling 20 homes constructed for orphans, in Rubavu district. Unity Club, under the leadership of the First Lady, started work on these new homes in 2012. Mrs. Kagame will also treat close to 500 children from Western Province to a Christmas party.}
In 2011, Unity Club began supporting orphans living in the ‘Noel de Nyundo’ orphanage. This orphanage, which has about 592 orphans, was selected because it has some children who are over 18 years of age, still living there. In partnership with the National Children’s Commission, Unity Club began advocacy efforts to assist orphans find families, so that they can grow up in a healthier space.
The First Lady believes that: ‘As parents it is our responsibility to love, nurture and protect our precious Rwandan children. It is our mission to do everything we can, to support them in building a solid foundation for their future.’
Unity Club made a pledge to construct 20 homes for orphans over 18 years, to help them start a new life, away from the orphanage. The National Children’s Commission and ‘Home and Hope for Children’ selected and prepared 24 children who will live in the 20 new homes. The children will be followed up for the next 2 years.
Unity Club was created in 1996 to unite and reconcile Rwandans and promote peace. The First Lady is the President of the organization, which is made up of past and present government leaders and their spouses.
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