Photo Journal 1
Joan Riess, Dr Gary George and Rwandan ChildrenJoan and Dr George made the long trip to Rwanda to see first hand the many problems Sister Patricia copes with on a daily basis. These are some of her students. Currently she has 60 at this facility.
Sister Patricia could not afford fat cows because even the skinny ones cost $250. These cows provide milk for the students.
These young girls are learning a trade which is essential to survive life in Rwanda. The old pump style sewing machines can be purchased in Kigali for $100. Faith in Our Lord and Savior, and learning to sew will keep these girls off the street and a life of misery.
These men are crushing stones to make motar for building houses and Sister Patricia's facility. Other men and women are given hoes to work on the roads (pulling the red dirt from the hills to cover the roads of rock). They are paid 30 cents per day for working 7am to 6pm.
Before the drought came, the vegetables were so green because the women used manure and spread it into the soil with their hands. This dirt is not very good for growing and must be worked hard to obtain sweet potatoes, beans, cabbage and sorghum. Some vegatables can be taken to the marketplace to exchange for a little money.
Older man unable to walk until St Vincent De Paul bought him these aluminum crutches. Jophet is 17 years old and walks on his knees but is a joyful Christian.
