2009 August

Monthly Archives: August 2009

Von Trapps Perform in Rwanda

By Blayne Sharpe | Published: August 14, 2009

Von Trapps sing National Anthem at Gorilla Naming Ceremony Kwita Izina is a colorful Rwandan festival hosted to name the baby mountain gorillas born throughout the year. Found only in the Virunga Mountains of Eastern Africa, the mountain gorillas are thriving thanks to massive conservation efforts. The UN has declared 2009 as the ‘Year [...]

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Tom Allen – Bridge2Rwanda Country Director

By Blayne Sharpe | Published: August 11, 2009

Tom explains “Plug and Play” in Rwanda Tom Allen spent the last 30 years practicing law, living on the beach in Los Angeles and raising three passionate and adventurous sons (Tommy, Nathan & Wesley). When the youngest left for college, Tom decided to close his law practice and make himself available to follow God’s [...]

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