Agahozo Shalom Youth Village

Our group just got confirmation of a time to visit the Agahozo Shalom Youth Village, and I couldn't be more excited!  With the experience less than a month away, it's starting to become more real-- and I recognize how unprepared I am.

I wanted to make a brief post to mention this village, as it is an amazing connection between two peoples who have suffered immense tragedy.  The village will be discussed in greater detail after our visit, but I encourage you to check out the link.  It is one of those rare initiatives that restores faith in human compassion and exemplifies our global interdependence.  Kudos to the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee for making this project a priority.  It is inspirational.

A short article by Noam Schimmel discusses the connection between the Holocaust and the Rwandan genocide--and one person's experience when faced with survivors of the latter.  It is short and concise, but displays all the horror, pain, inspiration and gratitude that come with such an experience.  

T-25 days!

~Candace