"A lot of these kids have several strikes against them starting out and so succeeding in school, succeeding in life is that much more challenging given the situation that they are living in within their families and communities," said Anne Smith, CHF country director for Rwanda. "And I think that this really provides them with an opportunity to be with their peers, to be with other classmates who are in a similar situation and really look at, I am capable of and I have the ability to really make something of my life."
She says the life plans and extra schooling also give them the confidence to become leaders when they return to their regular schools.
"We receive comments like my opinion is appreciated," added Smith. "I am a trusted person. I can support others. I can lead in my school. I can lead in my community. Really just a lot of examples of kids getting to a point where they feel like they can reach out for something bigger and really set goals for themselves."
The four-day camps in Rwanda begin on August first in more than 20 locations and run until the middle of the month, helping more than 16,000 school age children. At each of the camps, the children draw what they call a tree of hope, with every branch symbolizing each of their goals.
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