Christmas Party Recap 2009
4:03pm January 18th, 2010
“This has been a great day for me and my friends. We eat good food and had time to sing and dance remembering the birth of Jesus.” Igihozo Kellia (A sponsored child in AMA)
At the end of every year, Africa Mission Alliance (AMA) organizes Christmas parties for children in Rwanda. On 21st and 23rd of December 2009, AMA celebrated Christmas with 1,500 children, 600 parents/guardians, 13 teachers and all AMA staff in Rwanda. The children look forward to this event every year - it was very exciting. Many orphans in our program had the opportunity to interact with adults who take care of them and you could see smiling faces everywhere.
“It’s all about love for such events to happen. The staff of AMA have a parental love and that is why many children are benefiting a lot and enjoying their rights through AMA.” Mugabo William (Head Teacher of Faith Preparatory Academy)
On the two separate events, children entertained people in music, dance and drama. Asante Choir which is expected to be in the US this year in November to December and also in January 2011, surprised people when they danced in both traditional and modern styles. People present could not hide their teeth when Asante choir children danced with long spears and shields portraying Rwandan culture.
Marie Claire Uwingabire, an official in charge of social affairs in Tumba Sector where AMA office is located, commended the activities of AMA. She said that AMA is “playing a pivotal role in ensuring the education of children who are the future of Rwanda.”
The two Christmas parties attracted the press and were aired on local radios in Rwanda and also featured in the newspapers. Twelve women supported by AMA received certificates after completing one year of an intensive tailoring program. The top graduates will be awarded sewing machines to begin their own businesses.
I, therefore, would like to thank everybody who made these two events possible. 
Special thanks go to our faithful partners in the US, Canada, UK, Malaysia and Australia who sponsor children through Africa Mission Alliance. Your love and care bring hope to many children in Rwanda. Let me also take this opportunity to wish you all, a prosperous year 2010.
William Ngabo
International Representative
Africa Mission Alliance
