This Valentine’s Day the global residents will have a chance to send a little love through donations to the hearts of children at “Urukundo Home for Children” through the Hearts for Rwanda art show and exhibition.
Urukundo Village of Rwanda is Located in Gitarama. Urukundo Home for Children is a refuge for orphans of genocide and HIV/AIDs. It will be celebrating their opening this Saturday night from 7-9 P.M at a show that will feature pieces of art, created by the children themselves.
Arlene Brown a 79-year old American, who runs the orphanage and clinic for the children and the surrounding community, says they receive their donations through “Hope Made Real” from the United States as well as other private donors.
“Hearts for Rwanda and Valentine’s day is the perfect coincidence, for this season is all about one thing—love” said Mrs. Brown, “Valentine’s Day is more than just saying to someone, ‘I love you,’ it’s an expression of love.”
Each work of art will have a suggested donation of $20 a piece for every purchase.All the funds will go directly to help the children of the Urukundo Home for Children in Rwanda.
One of the famous pieces is one of twins whom were recently tested for AIDS, while one twin was diagnosed, the other was not.
“I sent over plain canvas pieces and they drew and colored,” Brown said of the children. “They sent it back to me, and I enhanced the color in some places, and then put it on simple wood.”
The pieces can be placed anywhere in the homes of the buyers. They include depictions of mixed Hearts, Rwandan flags, African themes and many different fabrics like metal pieces and more are featured in the art.
“Donations are welcome from all. Visit our website and findout how you can donate or even volunteer, this is not only for those who were not able to get a piece of art but most importantly for the children of Urukundo village.
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