THE STORY OF KIMISAGARA CENTER
The 1994 Genocide, which brutally claimed the lives of one million people, left behind thousands of orphans. In addition, AIDS and poverty continue to force many children onto the streets. These vulnerable children live on food from garbage cans and the occasional generosity of passersby, and are often malnourished, sick, and abused. Kimisagara Center was an "Orphanage" and it began in 2002 when Antoine BIZIMANA, a mechanic and former street kid, began offering care to street children in the capital city of Kigali. Antoine and his team of volunteers have taken more than 300 children off of the streets and given them a safe place to live, food, and schooling. While Kimisagara Orphanage has improved the lives of many children, their resources are limited and the children have many needs. In 2006, Kimisagara Orphanage was officially incorporated as a non-government organization in Rwanda and has been working to provide money and support to ensure a safe and healthy life for hundreds of children. With your help, Kimisagara Orphanage can continue to improve the lives of many children. LOCATION The Center is located at Kimisagara Sector, in Nyarugenge District, Capital City of Kigali. It is about 1Km from Nyabugogo Bus Station and near Kimisagara Youth Center, a hill beyond it. THE KIDS Kimisagara center assist the Kids from the Little Kids from 2 - 6 years Young Kids from 7 - 12 years Mature Kids from 13 - 18 years old Teenagers are 18 years old and older Our vision is a Rwanda where children do not have to beg on the street for survival. We believe that no child should be left to face a life of hardship and abuse, and we will work to give care, shelter, food, housing, and education to as many as possible. |
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