by Jason Benedict
RCE Strategist
Yesterday was the national holiday here in Rwanda that commemorates the Genocide of 1994. It is a sober day of remembrance – essentially a day for Rwandans to remember what happened and set their resolve to never let it happen again.
Our visiting executives and I took time with Rwandan friends, building relationships, sharing stories and thinking of a better Africa. I have had numerous occasions over the last couple of weeks to deepen friendships with student and graduates. Conversations often lead to times of testimony and prayer. I think that one of the most powerful ideas in our center is this aspect of long term relationships. Too often those involved in economic development take the approach of “throwing money at the problems.” This rarely yields lasting fruit or brings change. It seems to me that be agents of real change – transformation as we call it – are truth, community, and the Spirit of God. It is through walking together that these agents are most powerfully brought to bear.
RCE Strategist
Yesterday was the national holiday here in Rwanda that commemorates the Genocide of 1994. It is a sober day of remembrance – essentially a day for Rwandans to remember what happened and set their resolve to never let it happen again.
Our visiting executives and I took time with Rwandan friends, building relationships, sharing stories and thinking of a better Africa. I have had numerous occasions over the last couple of weeks to deepen friendships with student and graduates. Conversations often lead to times of testimony and prayer. I think that one of the most powerful ideas in our center is this aspect of long term relationships. Too often those involved in economic development take the approach of “throwing money at the problems.” This rarely yields lasting fruit or brings change. It seems to me that be agents of real change – transformation as we call it – are truth, community, and the Spirit of God. It is through walking together that these agents are most powerfully brought to bear.
In this photo you see visiting executive Renier Schonken from RSA (Republic of South Africa) mentoring our students.
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