OUR PAST
In the aftermath of the 1994 Rwanda genocide, Rosamond (Roz) Carr, an American woman who had lived in Rwanda since 1949, converted her farm into a shelter for lost and orphaned children. It is called Imbabazi, which in Kinyarwanda means “a place where you will receive all the love and care a mother would give.”
Since it opened its doors in December 1994, Roz and her staff have cared for more than 400 children. Many have been reunited with family members located by relief agencies still working throughout Rwanda. Others have grown up and moved on to lead successful and meaningful lives.
Roz Carr died on September 29, 2006, at the age of 94.
OUR PRESENT
The operations and management of the Imbabazi have been passed on to the Imbabazi Foundation, which is dedicated to the continuation of her work and the preservation of her legacy.The Imbabazi operates solely by the donations of kind and generous people like you.The Imbabazi is currently responsible for 60 children. Our children come from many different backgrounds from all over Rwanda but now live together as a family. They enjoy playing soccer and basketball, listening to music, crocheting and have the same hopes and dreams as children all over the world. Many of our children are in secondary and vocational school. Please see Support Us to learn more about how you can help the Imbabazi children.
OUR FUTURE
Our children are growing quickly and some have finished school. Once children finish their education they become part of our transition to independent living program. As the children leave the orphanage and start their independent lives we will have the opportunity to begin programs to help the people in our community.
Please visit our website at www.imbabazi.org
Our children are growing quickly and some have finished school. Once children finish their education they become part of our transition to independent living program. As the children leave the orphanage and start their independent lives we will have the opportunity to begin programs to help the people in our community.
Please visit our website at www.imbabazi.org
