Saturday, January 31, 2015

umuganda

Today is umuganda in Rwanda.  This is the community service day that happens on the last Saturday of each month.  Neighbourhood teams gather to clean, repair walls, dig ditches, and other such tasks to enhance their community. This is a required activity; there are roadblocks to prevent all but the most essential car travel. There is no question that umuganda benefits Rwanda.  The country is immaculately clean and constantly improving.

I am having a quiet day at the Serena Hotel catching up on some work and exercising.  It will be good to see Amélie tonight to hear about her visit to Nyungwe Forest.

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