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Today began like most days: with a cup of coffee. But after that, Leah and I climbed into an SUV and set out for our first-ever visit to a Rwandan prison.
Along the way, we saw a cool (but apparently quite poisonous) snake.
And also, the engine overheated. But thanks to the passerby with a water container, we were back on the road in no time.
Eventually, we made it to the prison, where we heard some fascinating stories about what’s happening in the wake of the Rwandan genocide. Most of the over 7,000 people in the prison were there because of some atrocity they committed during the genocide.
But in an effort to stop the cycle of violence and retribution, a prisoner can be released if he or she admits the crime, apologizes to the family, and participates in a program of healing, reconciliation and forgiveness.
We will be visiting another prison tomorrow, as well as an HIV/AIDS program. We will continue to post updates of our activities when we have time. For now, it’s time for us to go eat dinner, relax, and get plenty of sleep for tomorrow!
