THiNK COMPASSION http://thinkcompassion.com/site Wed, 11 Aug 2010 21:20:20 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 About Us http://thinkcompassion.com/site/?p=87 http://thinkcompassion.com/site/?p=87#comments Wed, 11 Aug 2010 21:20:20 +0000 Ray http://thinkcompassion.com/site/?p=87

Think Compassion is a non-profit that was started in August of 2007. We are dedicated to helping teachers and students reach their full potential, through education, documentation and sustainable community projects.

Think Compassion is a 501c3 non-profit corporation registered in Colorado. Donations are tax deductible.

]]> http://thinkcompassion.com/site/?feed=rss2&p=87 0 The Kids Are Back http://thinkcompassion.com/site/?p=74 http://thinkcompassion.com/site/?p=74#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:11:22 +0000 Ray http://thinkcompassion.com/site/?p=74 When the kids returned for this term they had a lot of new things waiting for them. Including Freshly painted rooms (with electricity) a nicely terraced yard and don’t forget the bathrooms with running water, from the pictures those seem to be the biggest hit!

We Are Back! New Walk New Paint Electricity Bathroom Sink Running Water ]]> http://thinkcompassion.com/site/?feed=rss2&p=74 0 Construction! http://thinkcompassion.com/site/?p=62 http://thinkcompassion.com/site/?p=62#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:44:59 +0000 Ray http://thinkcompassion.com/site/?p=62 Here are some pictures as construction on the school begins!

contruction001 construction002 construction003 construction004 construction005 construction006 ]]> http://thinkcompassion.com/site/?feed=rss2&p=62 0 A Visit with ChuChu http://thinkcompassion.com/site/?p=1 http://thinkcompassion.com/site/?p=1#comments Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:49:57 +0000 Ray http://thinkcompassion.com/site/?p=1 ChuChu BamurangeIn April of this year I was privileged to take my second trip to Kigali, Rwanda. The purpose of this visit was to encourage our long-time family friends Simon and Kedress Nziramakenga. They are truly amazing people with a heart for the people of Rwanda and a vision that God has given them to minister to them in a holistic manner that really touches the core needs.  Simon and Kedress currently have several projects under way that are keeping them extremely busy!  They are constructing a church building that will seat 2500 and also include classrooms and offices for the church staff.  Simon also works on an ongoing basis with the pastors of the 20 churches that he has started throughout Rwanda. They are building the first children’s hospital in Rwanda that will help train doctors and serve the staggering needs of the local children.  Approximately ten years ago they also started Good Shepherd Primary School and today there are 300 students who attend.  The school is in need of much repair due to torrential rains that have adversely impacted the school grounds and buildings over the years.  Local building officials and codes have also mandated that the school is to have bathroom facilities updated to include running water and proper plumbing to improve sanitary conditions.  Thankfully these issues are being addressed due to generous sponsors and many prayers!

A highlight of the trip for me was visiting the home and meeting the family of the child we sponsor through Think Compassion.  ChuChu Bamurange and her family live in a modest home close to the school. Her father, Benjamin, is ill with a lung disease and is unable to work.  Her mother, Madeline, makes necklaces to sell at the market to support the family.  Keeping up with the family’s needs and  expenses is difficult to say the least.  ChuChu loves attending Good Shepherd Primary and her parents are grateful for the help they receive for her tuition.

My family and I are also grateful for the opportunity to help ChuChu and her family by supporting her ongoing education through Think Compassion.  We pray for ChuChu and her family and enjoy being a part of her life as she continues to grow and develop.

God Bless,
Paul and Jennifer Woods

For more pictures from Paul’s trip download the latest Think Compassion newsletter.

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