Nibakure Children's Village Visit Reloaded

Rotaractors from Rotaract clubs of KIE, SFB-Kigali and Kigali City had a second visit to Nibakure Children's Village in Nyamata, eastern pronvince to spend some quality time with the Kids for the Entire weekend. Academic Coaching Sessions, games, Dance lessons especially Cultural dance, Story telling, Watching Movies (Mr. bones, The gods must be crazy...etc), brother to brother and sister to sister talks, singing competitions among other activities made up the Weekend. It was a wonderful weekend. Join Us in the Next Episode of the Nibakure Children's Visit.

Who we are

Like other Rotaract clubs around the world, KIE Rotaract club is part of the global effort to bring peace and international understanding to the world.
KIE Rotaract club is a students' membership club that legally operates is the Kigali Institute of education. This, however, does not limit non KIE members from joining the club.
The club was started in 2002 and chattered in 2002 under the sponsorship of the Rotary Club of Kigali Virunga. Ever since then, the club has been actively and tirelessly executing projects and 'serving above self' in the four directorates/ committees , that is, International, club service, vocational and community committees.  Among our objectives, there is developing members' professional and leadership skills, developing knowledge and  understanding of the needs, problems and opportunities in the community and worldwide,. Creating a network of friends in service. 
Like our motto goes, 'fellowship through service', we hold our formal fellowships/meetings every Monday of the week at 6pm Chez hirwa restaurant near Kigali Institute Of Education (KIE) along the Kimironko road . More so, we fellowship through serving and services range from community based such as; planting trees, visiting orphanages and patients in hospital, tutoring English to former street kids,  doing communal work for vulnerable people, painting  zebra crossings and many other, international, vocational and club based services to benefit both the community and Rotaractors.

Rotary Youth leadership Awards (RYLA)- Kigali, Rwanda - 2012.

On the 5th and 6th of may, the Rotaract clubs of KIE and SFB Kigali Organized the Rotary Youth leadership Awards (RYLA). The event was held at the Kigali Insitute of Education and was attended by The Rotaract clubs of KIE, Bujumbura and SFB Kigali. The Interact Clubs of Fawe girls school and King David Academy together with the sponsor club; The Rotary Club Of Kigali Virunga. RYLA Rwanda 2012 was a huge success and quite remarkable.

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) In Bujumbura.

On the 23rd and 24th, 3 Rotaractors from the Rotaract club of KIE (Vumi, Annet and Felix) and one from The Rotaract club of SFB-Kigali (Jane) attended RYLA in Bujumbura. The event was very well organised and we are very greatful for the hospitality and generosity of the Bujumbura Rotaractors.
Topics covered The application of the four way test in life, Leadership skills, culture, Private and public sectors among others.
The Leadership training was held on Lake On lake Tanganyika, allowing us a spectacular view of mother nature and the unbeatable beauty. Sounds of hippos flashing out water could be faintly heard from a considerable distance as water waves soothingly maneuvered to the lake shores.

The hard long days of sitting training participation were refreshed and washed away by bujumbura's most catchy and exciting venues. Club toxic went crazy with team Rwanda storming the club and exposing modern day dance styles, only known to dance legends setting onlookers in to endless gaze. The entire Club gathered around forming circles and cheering their hearts out as team Rwanda stole their attention. They deserved to be charged for such breathtaking dance show but lets call it 'Service Above Self'.

The other spot is stands as  another reason to visit Bujumbura, the beach, so amazing. The scorching sunshine that seemingly threatens to blister skin is rather enjoyed and craved for. The waters make it a point to cool you off. Back laying on the sand, sun glasses on, hands crossed over your belly and mind drifting to relaxed state is all that runs in my head every now and then. I have no doubt its the same with the other rotaractors. Such unforgettable moments. Its a lot to fill  you in dear readers but its better you catch the next bus/flight and find explorer it, others wise i bring it all to your fingertips and seem as if you have are already there yet its not the case.

All in all, we had  great time in Bujumbura and RYLA was such a learning experience for us. All sessions were in french but we had translators to help us. At the end of RYLA, the President of the Rotaract club-KIE (Vumi) won the Rotary Youth Leadership Award.

Plant a Tree Save a life

The effects of global warming are too serious to be ignored. Its in our Responsibilities not only as individuals but also as a group to join hands in combating global warming.
This starts with you and i planting a tree to have life supporting environment and a long lasting green environment.In one of the Rotaract club services, particularly community service, KIE Rotaract club undertakes a tree planting project at least once every year. Now the question is 'What have you done so far to conserve and protect the environment for this and the forthcoming generations?'

Your all welcome

Hello everyone!!

This is Kacheche Vumi, the president of the Rotaract club of KIE (2011-2012) and the founder of this blog. It's a warm welcome to you all and lets all come together to serve and give back to the community while promoting peace and international understanding!