VIOLENCE AND TRANSITIONAL RESTORATION IN POST-COLONIAL RWANDA

Nebraska Wesleyan University

28 May - 18 June 2023
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Modern-day Rwanda is a small landlocked country on the African mainland. It is bordered by the Democratic
Republic of Congo, Burundi, Uganda, and Tanzania. Early human settlement in the region dates back to the Ice Age.
Various small kingdoms arose until the emergence of one powerful kingdom that consolidated control in the region.
The region was later colonized, first by Germany and then by Belgium. Belgian colonial occupation sowed and
reaped many of the seeds of division and tension between Rwanda’s major ethnic groups. These divisions and
tensions culminated in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Hundreds of thousands of people were
massacred. Thereafter, the country collapsed. However, drawing on the leadership of women and other marginalized
people groups, Rwanda has since rebuilt itself. It is now recognized as one of the top ten fastest-growing economies
in Africa. The agriculture, mining, and tourism sectors collectively make up a good portion of this small country’s
economic output and have been integral to its rehabilitation. Nonetheless, a sizable proportion of Rwanda’s
population still lives in poverty - material or otherwise. The government is committed to growth and development
strategies with the primary goal being to move Rwanda to “middle-class” status. The bustling capital city, Kigali, lies
at Rwanda’s center and is representative of the ever-evolving and dichotomous nature of Rwanda’s social, political,
and economic landscapes.

This program will comprehensively introduce students to Rwanda. Using pre-colonial and colonial history to frame
the program, students will track key events in the country’s past, including those leading up to the Genocide against
the Tutsi in Rwanda. Students will grapple with the trauma of the Genocide by visiting a number of memorial sites in
the country. Through engagements with local community members and organizations, students will explore the
meaning of justice, forgiveness, healing, and restoration. In addition, students will have the opportunity to participate
in service learning projects that critically engage them with both historical and present-day Rwanda. Interactions with
local professionals, students, and community members are integrated throughout the program to promote
relationship building, transnational networking through cultural exchange, and active two-way learning. Guided by
EDU Africa’s five transformation goals, this program is designed to encourage participants towards holistic growth.

Educational Site Visits

● Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre

● WE-ACTx
● RWAMREC
● Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement
● Ministry of Justice
● Prison Fellowship Rwanda
● Reconciliation Village

TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING JOURNEYS

EDU Africa aims to promote the process of student transformation by utilizing the unique context of Africa to help
students broaden their intellectual horizons and grow personally, cross-culturally, professionally, and as global
citizens.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this program, students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate increased intercultural competence in the areas of intercultural knowledge and respect (IC)
2. Recognize the interconnectedness of world historical events in shaping the future of Rwanda (GC)
3. Demonstrate increased awareness of their own self-awareness and worldviews (PG)
4. Critically compare the effects of restorative justice and retributive justice (IG)
5. Assess how memory and memorialization contribute to justice and healing (IG)
6. Discuss the role of women in Rwandan post-conflict society (IG)
7. Apply their own discipline-specific knowledge and skills during service-learning projects (PD)

Note: Specific learning outcomes and activities can be constructed in collaboration with EDU Africa’s dedicated
curriculum development team.

DAILY PROGRAM
- EDU Africa commits to participating in 1 - 2 online pre-departure meetings with students
Prior to departure
- Students are to complete Transformation Questionnaire 1
Learning
Meals
2023 Travel Accommodation Activities Outcomes
Included
Achieved
Sun Arrive Airport transfer
Altis Apartments
28 May KGL Check into accommodations
EDU Africa orientation
Kinyarwanda lesson
Mon Walking city orientation
Altis Apartments L 1
29 May Welcome lunch at Heaven Restaurant
Local marketplace visit for cultural immersion
and grocery shopping
Lecture: Introduction to Rwandan pre-colonial 2
Tue history
Altis Apartments
30 May Kandt House Museum 1
Rwanda Art Museum 1
Lecture: Approaches to Genocide Studies/ 2, 3
Overview of the Genocide against the Tutsi in
Wed
Altis Apartments Rwanda
31 May
Kigali Genocide Memorial 2, 5
Debrief and reflection session 1, 2, 3
WE-ACTx 2, 6
Talk: Women’s health and safety during the 6
Thu
Altis Apartments Genocide
1 June
Dance and drumming workshop at Inema Arts 1
Centre
RWAMREC
Fri Discussion/review of Gender and Sexual
Altis Apartments 2, 6
2 June Violence theses
Debrief and reflection session

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Kigali - King’s Palace Museum

Sat
Nyanza Altis Apartments Gatagara Pottery 1
3 June
- Kigali Free afternoon
Optional church service
Student-led group reflection and discussion on
Sun
Altis Apartments week 1 readings and experiences 3
4 June
Picnic lunch
Free afternoon
Morning Walk in Nyandungu Urban Wetland
Mon Eco-Tourism Park
Altis Apartments 2, 5
5 June National Liberation Museum Park
Gisimba Genocide Memorial Engagement
Lecture/Discussion: Transitional Justice
Introduction to IRMCT
Tue
Altis Apartments Ministry of National Unity and Civic 2, 4, 5
6 June
Engagement
Group discussion on transitional justice
Ministry of Justice
Wed Prison Fellowship Rwanda
Altis Apartments 2, 4, 5
7 June Debrief and reflection
Talk: Mental health in post-conflict societies
Talk: Genocide Survivors Advocacy
Thu Reconciliation Village for survivor testimony and
Altis Apartments L 2, 4, 5
8 June engagement
Debrief and reflection
Kigali –
Fri
Akagera Altis Apartments L Akagera National Park game drive
9 June
– Kigali
Nyamirambo Women’s Centre for cooking
Sat
Altis Apartments L workshop and cultural exchange 1
10 June
Free afternoon
Optional church service
Group reflection and discussion on week 2
Sun
Altis Apartments readings and experiences 3
11 June
Introduction to ethical service learning and
preparation for service-learning engagements
Mon Service-learning engagements
Altis Apartments 1, 3, 7
12 June Debrief and reflection
Service-learning engagements 1, 3, 7
Tue
Altis Apartments Debrief and reflection
13 June
Watch “The 600” 5
Wed Service-learning engagements
Altis Apartments 1, 3, 7
14 June Debrief and reflection
Service-learning engagements
1, 3, 7
Thu Debrief and reflection
Altis Apartments
15 June Local university student engagement: growing
3, 5
up in post-genocide Rwanda
Fri Service-learning engagements
Altis Apartments 1, 3, 7
16 June Debrief and reflection

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Final reflection and course feedback

Sat Complete Transformation Questionnaire 2 1, 3, 4, 5,
Altis Apartments D
17 June Free afternoon 6
Farewell dinner at The Hut Restaurant
Sun
Airport transfer for international departure
18 June
Abbreviations: KGL: Kigali, WE-ACTx: Women’s Equity in Access to Care and Treatment for HIV, IRMCT:
International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

This program engages students with the principles of the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:

LOCAL PROGRAM FACILITATOR AND/OR GUIDE

All EDU Africa programs are implemented by trusted program facilitators and/or guides. Our program facilitators and
guides undergo an intensive 12-module training series. The training modules include details on EDU Africa’s
transformation goals, reflective practices, emergency procedures, child protection policies, and communication skills,
among other elements. We source and carefully select our facilitators and guides from the region to ensure that they
can effectively meet specific program themes and needs. Their embodiment of EDU Africa’s values of friendliness,
collaboration, innovation, stewardship, and learning helps them to holistically support both leaders and participants
throughout their program. This guarantees that the planned itinerary and activities come to life. The assigned
program facilitator/s and/or guides will be available at all times to assist with any student and educator needs, thus
ensuring the smooth running of the program.

ACCOMMODATION
Altis Apartments
Located in Kigali City’s Nyarugenge district and within walking distance to major offices, hotels, and restaurants, Altis
Apartments is a modern, eight-story building offering 30 furnished one and two-bedroom apartments. The apartment
building boasts panoramic views of the city centre and Mount Kigali and has a large entrance lobby and high-speed
elevators. Each apartment features two spacious bedrooms, each with a work space, wardrobe and safe box.
Shared spaces include a large living room that opens onto a balcony, a fully equipped kitchen, two toilets, and one
bathroom with a shower and bathtub. Free Wi-Fi is also available in all apartments.

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CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
EDU Africa Orientation
EDU Africa offers a comprehensive orientation session at the start of the program to kickstart students' acclimation
period and prepare them for transformation. It is led by the local Program Facilitator who will support the group for
the duration of their stay. The orientation is designed to give students a brief introduction to their surroundings,
contextualize the country setting, and provide information that is pertinent to the group’s safety and overall
experience throughout the program. It furthermore foregrounds the learning experience(s) to follow by outlining EDU
Africa’s transformative learning framework. The Program Facilitator will typically provide students with an outline of
the program at this stage and clarify the roles, responsibilities, and expectations with the student group while
in-country.

Lectures & Talks

Students will attend a number of lectures and talks by local academics, professionals, and community members.
These lectures and talks will be most content-based and lay some imperative foundations for the more experiential
aspects of the program. They will cover a range of themes including history, genocide, studying and writing about
genocide, gender in the context of genocide, women’s health and safety, trauma and mental health, police and
policing, justice, memory, healing, forgiveness, community, and restoration. Academics and professionals from
institutions such as the University of Rwanda, WeActX, Aegis Trust, and various government ministries will contribute
to these sessions.

Kandt House Museum

Kandt House Museum, formerly known as the Natural History Museum, is dedicated to Richard Kandt, the first
colonial Governor of Rwanda. The museum is located in Kandt’s former home on Nyarugenge Hill in Kigali and is
currently under the responsibility of the Institute of National Museums of Rwanda. The museum comprises of three
main exhibitions; the first presents Rwandan life before the colonial period, the second traces the experience of the
Rwandan people during the colonial period – Kandt’s life and deeds in Rwanda are covered here –, and the third
covers the history of Kigali before, during, and after the colonial era. On visiting the museum, students will learn
about the evolution of life in Rwanda, and can visit the only remaining mark of the former Natural History Museum
which includes information on the Flora and Fauna found in Rwanda’s natural parks, the geological background of
the country, and an exhibition of live reptiles. Kandt House Museum also offers stunning views of Kigali, Shyorongi,
and Jari mountains, as well as the old Kigali City.

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Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre

The Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre is a 3-story museum built on top of walk-through gardens and mass graves
where over 250 000 Rwandans who fell victim to the genocide are buried. The museum gives detailed video, picture,
written, and artefact accounts of the history leading up to and during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
With optional guided or audio tours, the museum is an intensely informative, educational, and emotional space. The
top level of the museum gives a general look over all the genocides that have occurred in world history.

WE-ACTx
Women’s Equity Access to Care and Treatment for HIV (WE-ACTx) is an international community-based HIV/AIDS
initiative operating in Rwanda. The initiative was created in 2004 to cater for the medical needs of women who
contracted HIV/AIDS as a result of multiple episodes of brutal rape, torture, and sexual violence during the 100-day
genocide in 1994. The program was set up in response to requests from these women for help in accessing
antiretroviral therapy (ART). Since inception, the organization’s programs have grown to include nutritional support,
prevention of mother to child transmission, individual and group counseling and therapy, as well as being part of
several ongoing research studies. Their deep commitment to helping Rwandan survivors of genocidal rape and
violence and empowering them to take charge of their lives continues to guides their vision and efforts. On a visit to
WE-ACTx, students will learn about the organization’s work in the community.

RWAMREC
The Rwanda Men’s Resource Centre (RWAMREC) was established to reach out to men in order to promote gender
equality through promotion of positive masculinity and engagement approaches. These include effective
cross-gender dialogue in ending sexual and gender-based violence, enhancement of men’s understanding and
support of women’s empowerment initiatives, and adoption of healthy and non-violent behavior in men in Rwanda.
Students will visit the Centre and learn more about the work and initiatives of Rwamrec in peace building and the
fight against gender-based violence in Rwanda.

National Liberation Museum Park

The Rwandan Patriotic Front, led by Rwanda’s current head of government, President Paul Kagame, was a key
player in bringing an end to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. With the use of visual aids, the National
Liberation Museum Park maps out the formation, mobilization, and culmination of the struggle for liberation in
Rwanda. On a visit here, students will learn of how the Genocide came to an end.

Gisimba Genocide Memorial Centre

The Gisimba Genocide Memorial Centre, formerly Gisimba Orphanage, is a social centre dedicated to the defense
and protection of the rights of children in Rwanda. It was established in the 1980s and not only survived the 1994
genocide, but also played a pivotal role in sheltering and saving over 400 children and countless adults from certain
death during the genocide. Following a nationwide shift from orphanages to a foster care system in 2012, Gisimba
Memorial Centre created an after-school program related to socio-educational programs, providing academic and
artistic enrichment to the vulnerable youth in Kigali. Students will engage with the youth and get involved in the
various programs offered at the centre.

Introduction to the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (Virtual

Session)
The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) has two branches – one in Arusha, Tanzania,
established in 2012, and the other in The Hague, Netherlands, established in 2013. The Mechanism in Arusha was
established to ensure continuity in international criminal justice after the planned closings of the International
Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) in the mid-2010s. The Mechanism inherited its functions from the now closed
ICTR and continues to pursue justice for war crimes committed in the region. This session will give students a
deeper look into the Mechanism and some of the key cases processed through the Mechanism.

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Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement

The newly created Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement will merge the duties of the National Commission
for the Fight Against Genocide and the National Unity and Reconciliation Commission, and will focus on national
unity, preservation of historical memory, and promotion of citizen education. On a visit here, students will learn more
about the now-dissolved Gacaca courts, as well as the role of the Ministry and its agencies in building national unity
in Rwanda.

Ministry of Justice
To get insight into the workings of Rwanda’s justice system, students will visit the Ministry of Justice. During this visit,
students will engage with representatives from the Ministry on the processes followed during the pursuit of
(retributive) justice for victims of the Genocide.

Prison Fellowship Rwanda

Prison Fellowship Rwanda (PFR) is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1995 as a restoring community for
all involved and affected by the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, as well as other crimes, and people in emergencies.
The organization’s main mandate is to restore social cohesion and to contribute to healing the wounds that were
caused by the divisive past which resulted in the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. PFR works in partnership with the
government of Rwanda and its relevant agencies, as well as other local and international agencies, to foster
interventions that support psycho-social healing, peace building and reconciliation, restorative justice, crime
prevention, human rights promotion and legal aid, emergency response, as well as nurturing socio-economic
empowerment in Rwanda in the wake of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi and its aftermath. Prison Fellowship
Rwanda has been affiliated to Prison Fellowship International since 1997. On a visit to PFR, students will gain a
better understanding of the justice system in Rwanda.

Reconciliation Village for Survivor Testimony and Engagement

The Village of Unity and Reconciliation in Bugesera, south of Kigali in Rwanda’s eastern province. The village is
home to both survivors and perpetrators of the genocide. It is a demonstration of community healing and rebuilding.
Students will visit the village and engage with community members, learning about the beginnings of the village and
the importance of reconciliation processes. For first-hand perspectives on life before, during, and after the genocide,
students will hear testimony from a couple of survivors. Following these testimonies, students will further interact with
the survivors by way of a Q&A and relationship-building session.

Service Learning
This cross-cultural opportunity is geared towards increased intercultural competency and professional development.
Service learning gives students an opportunity to demonstrate internalized learning from the program as they interact
with and serve local community members in various ways.

Introduction to Ethical Service Learning

Students will be introduced to what it means for service learning to be ethical and the necessity thereof when
engaging with a community partner. Students will get a comprehensive explanation of service learning and how to
conduct themselves responsibly during service learning engagements.

Introduction to Service Learning Partners & Engagement

Students will participate in service learning projects of their choice and according to their academic disciplines.
During the first session, students will meet the various service learning partners and will have a chance to ask
questions to aid a better understanding of the work that the organizations do. To further prepare the students for the
work, they will spend the rest of the day shadowing the partners before engaging in service learning during the last
two weeks of the program. Each day of service learning will be followed by a debrief and reflection session to give
students a chance to share their experiences and feedback with one another and their facilitator, as well as to have
them process their learnings and feelings.

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CO-/EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Kinyarwanda Lessons
Kinyarwanda is an official language in Rwanda and it is spoken by over 12 million people across Rwanda, the
Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Uganda. Language is an important key to understanding and learning about
other cultures. However, these lessons will not only increase students’ intercultural communication skills and make
navigating the country and activities a touch easier, but they will also ease communication between them and the
local partners they will meet and engage with during their service learning placements. Students will receive
Kinyarwanda language lessons and put their skills to practice during engagement with local community members.

Walking City Orientation

As the capital city, Kigali serves as both the physical and political center of Rwanda. Speckled with tech start-ups,
local coffee roasters, quaint book shops, art galleries, and high-rises, Kigali is a city bursting with energy and has all
the makings of a true metropolis. The rolling hills, however, give it the added charm of the countryside. A walking city
orientation is an excellent method through which students can get to know the city in which the program is set.
Students will be taken on a guided walking orientation of the city where sites of historical and cultural importance will
be introduced and contextualized.

Local Marketplace
There are wonderful markets of a range of sizes scattered all across Kigali. The various markets differ in terms of
what is on offer, from fresh produce and wares, to handcrafts. A visit to a market is an excellent opportunity for
casual community engagement and intercultural competence development as well as an opportunity to purchase the
groceries they will use to prepare their meals. Students will be equipped with some key Kinyarwanda phrases and
tips on ethical bartering prior to the marketplace visit.

Rwanda Art Museum Visit

The Presidential Palace Museum was transformed into a space for contemporary Rwandan and international art. A
visit here will take students on a journey through the beginnings and evolutions of Rwandan art. Students will come
to understand the role of art in Rwandan history and culture.

Dance and Drumming Workshop at Inema Arts Center

Located in Kigali, Inema Arts Center serves as a hub for arts and creativity in Kigali. It was established in 2012 by
local painters Emmanuel Nkuranga and Innocent Nkurunziza. It functions as a creative space for 10 resident artists
of various media. The center also operates various community programs and initiatives dedicated to promoting arts
and creativity in Rwanda. Students will visit Inema Arts Center for a traditional and participatory dance performance
and a drumming workshop.

King’s Palace Museum Visit

The King’s Palace Museum offers a detailed look into the Rwandan monarchical system of old and its abolition in the
early 1960s due to colonialism. The palace, which was King Mutara III Rudagigwa’s residence until his demise in
1959, was reconstructed to its 19th Century state using traditional material. It now serves to display Rwandan history
from the 15th Century.

Gatagara Pottery
Gatagara Pottery is a cooperative run by local professional potters mainly from the Twa people of Rwanda. It was
founded in 1977 by Belgian ceramists and now employs 13 people who take charge of the pottery process from start
to finish. The clay is made at the centre from resources they harvest from local swamps and hillsides, and the
finished products are fired right there at the cooperative premises. Students will take part in this practical pottery
experience as they learn about Rwanda-style pottery and how it is created. They will also try their hands at creating
their own pieces, guided by the local artisans. Students will also be able to purchase pottery pieces from Gatagara
shop, if they so wish.

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Morning Walk in Nyandungu Urban Wetland Eco-Tourism Park

Nyandungu Urban Wetland Eco-Tourism Park was opened to the public in July 2022 and is a sterling example of the
restoration work that the Rwandan government intends to implement in several other sites in Kigali and around the
country in line with their Green Cities initiative. The park was restored from a degraded wetland in the outskirts of the
city, and this saw the planting of 17,000 trees of 55 different indigenous species. The 121 hectare park features a
medicinal garden, catchment and recreation ponds, walkways and bike lanes, a restaurant, and an information
centre, and is home to more than 100 bird species. The initiative has restored the Nyandungu wetland ecosystem,
promoted the sustainable management of natural resources, and created more than 4,000 jobs. Students will take a
relaxing morning walk in the park as a way to decompress given the emotional weight of the program.

Akagera National Park Visit & Game Drives

Akagera National Park is close to Rwanda’s eastern border with Tanzania. It was rehabilitated from near destruction
when African Parks in partnership with the Rwanda Development Board assumed control of the park in 2010. Today,
Akagera National Park is considered the largest protected wetland in its region. It comprises a variety of other
ecosystems including woodland and savannah. This is also the only park in Rwanda that is home to the Big Five
game animals (elephant, leopard, lion, rhinoceros, and cape buffalo) which, along with other wildlife such as giraffes,
crocodiles, and a plethora of bird species, students will have the opportunity to spot while on a game drive.

Nyamirambo Women’s Center

The Nyamirambo Women’s Center is a non-governmental organization established by 18 Rwandan women in 2007.
The center provides education and vocational training to women so as to allow them access to better employment
opportunities. It also trains and provides employment to women from in and around Nyamirambo through its
Umutima line of clothing, accessories, and décor. Students will get a look into this community-based organization
and its works.

Local Marketplace Visit

There are wonderful markets of a range of sizes scattered all across Kigali. The various markets differ in terms of
what is on offer, from fresh produce and wares, to handcrafts. A visit to a market is an excellent opportunity for
casual community engagement and intercultural competence development. Equipped with some key Kinyarwanda
phrases, tips on ethical bartering, and a list of items to find and purchase within a limited budget, students will
embark on a guided visit to a local marketplace. The market goods purchased will be used in the traditional cooking
workshop that will follow.

Traditional Cooking Workshop and Cultural Exchange

Food is an intriguing and, at times inconspicuous, marker and carrier of culture. Cooking together and the sharing of
a meal is an easy way of bringing people together in communion and a casual means by which to facilitate cultural
and knowledge exchange. In this cooking workshop, students will learn to make local Rwandan dishes, learn where
cooking and food features in Rwandan cultures, while also being encouraged to investigate the same of their own
cultures. Students will partake of the meal they will have helped to prepare together with their tutor. Through this
process, students will hone their cross-cultural communication skills.

University Student Engagement: Growing up in Post-Genocide Rwanda

Students will participate in peer-to-peer knowledge sharing with local Rwandan students. This session will give
students some insight into student life and culture in post-genocide Rwanda while also giving them the opportunity
for peer-driven cultural exchange.

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PROGRAM EVALUATION
Transformation Questionnaires
EDU Africa’s Transformation Questionnaires are pre-and post-test student self-evaluations designed to help gauge
their transformation in line with EDU Africa’s transformative learning goals. Students complete Transformation
Questionnaire 1 at the start of the program, providing a benchmark score against which we compare their results for
Transformation Questionnaire 2 (completed at the program’s end). A report is drawn from the student data collected
and shared with faculty in the weeks after the program has ended.

Reflection Sessions
Reflection sessions encourage students to think through, process, and make meaning of their experiences in the
program. Through a combination of formal and informal reflection techniques, students will be asked questions and
invited to engage in structured activities that encourage them to articulate their thoughts and feelings, internalize any
lessons or moments of growth, and ultimately, to transform, in line with the program learning outcomes. Each
reflection session will focus on the preceding cultural and academic engagements and experiences. Specific
reflection and debrief sessions will be held before and after visiting genocide memorial sites in order to help prepare
students and allow them to process the difficult experiences of visiting these sites. In addition to the formal reflection
sessions, students will be guided through brief informal reflections each day thereby giving them an opportunity to
discuss and reflect on their experiences in the course of their engagements. The final reflection sessions will focus
on the learnings from the program as a whole and the personal growth demonstrated as a result of the overall
experience.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR FUNCTIONAL DIFFERENCES

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all our program participants by
supporting functional differences, disabilities, and any other special needs. If participants have any specific needs
that we might be able to accommodate during the program or have requirements for extra time or resources, please
let us know in advance so that we can do our best to assist them. As part of our pre-departure processes, our
Program Designers will ensure that participants complete our Participant Information Form which asks for details of
any allergies, medical conditions, and other special needs.

STUDENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Our Program Designers do the best they can to ensure that our programs are accessible to as many participants as
possible. However, there may be areas in which an individual may not have access or cannot be accommodated with
regard to a functional difference. This section lists some elements for participants to consider before they travel.
Participants in this program should be aware of and be prepared for the following:

● Signing and adhering to the policies outlined in EDU Africa’s Participant Agreement Form, which include
protocols for Notifiable Medical Conditions such as COVID-19. 
● Obtaining travel insurance (highly recommended) before travel. This should include adequate cover for
baggage, curtailment, and provision for any forms of disruptions to travel due to Notifiable Medical
Conditions such as COVID-19. Please note that participants who choose not to take out relevant travel
insurance must be prepared to directly cover any such expenses as stated above should they arise while
they travel.
● Obtaining medical insurance (compulsory) before travel. This should cover any potential medical expenses
and the cost of repatriation should participants become too ill to participate, including helicopter rescue and
air ambulance services, as well as cover any forms of medical expenses that may be incurred due to
illnesses from Notifiable Medical Conditions such as COVID-19. Please note that participants who choose
not to take out relevant medical insurance must be prepared to directly cover any such expenses as stated
above should they arise while they travel.

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● Carrying their own luggage as much as possible to minimize cross-contamination with germs (help will be
available when necessary in adherence to any Notifiable Medical Conditions protocols)
● Dealing with ambiguity, for example, there may need to be last-minute unforeseen changes to the program
itinerary
● Respecting and adhering to the communicated medical ethics relevant to the institutions they will be visiting
or volunteering in
● Committing to ethical community engagement in accordance with the presented guidelines
● Adhering to general ethical boundaries if involved in a service-learning program
● Visiting potentially triggering or traumatic areas/sites e.g. the Genocide Memorials
● Walking moderate to long distances over during hiking and walking activities
● Living in a setting away from consistent internet for the duration of the program (Wi-Fi only available as
provided by accommodations)
● Coping with lack of electricity during scheduled and/or unplanned power outages, and any effects that this
may have on the itinerary
● Being in open game vehicles in a reserve where there are wild animals
● Managing dietary needs with limited available options in certain settings
● Learning to adjust to communicating and interacting with others who may have different accents, values,
beliefs, cultures, and traditions for the duration of the program
● Interacting with materially poor environments (as evident, for example, through the appearance of general
and housing infrastructure, modes of transport, clothing, etc.) and demonstrating respect and acknowledging
dignity in all circumstances
● Being aware that they may be approached by people selling their wares or asking for food or money. While
your local facilitator/guide will assist in managing these situations, participants should recognize that it is not
impolite to say “no, thank you” and walk away. 

ITINERARY FLEXIBILITY AND COST

The itinerary is correct at the time of submission. It is flexible and may be adjusted to meet students’ needs. In all
cases, we will do our best to preserve the quality of what is presented herein. However, we reserve the right to
modify the itinerary, locations, accommodation facilities, and costs if any changes dictate. All quoted accommodation
is subject to availability and confirmed numbers.

Cost for the program based on per person sharing:

Free of charge faculty

Number of paying persons Price per person (USD)
(land arrangements only)
2 students sharing a 2-br
2 $4 760
apartment
3 students sharing a 2-br
2 $4 330
apartment

What this includes:

● Virtual pre-travel preparation support

● All transport, fuel, tolls, and road taxes
● Full use of a vehicle for the duration of your program
● 24-hour services of an EDU Africa Program Facilitator
● All accommodation as listed above
● All meals as specified in the daily program
● All activities as listed above
● A US$5 donation (on behalf of each participant) towards the reforestation of Brackenhurst Forest and other
important ecosystems in Kenya.

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The Center for Ecosystem Restoration - Kenya is a not-for-profit organization working to recover biodiversity in Kenya
through the reforestation of the Brackenhurst forest and the restoration of other key Kenyan ecosystems. Through their
donations, participants play an integral part in reversing the degradation of the African continent and ensuring that
communities will be able to enjoy the benefits of these natural indigenous ecosystems for generations to come.

What this excludes:

● Wi-Fi (only available as provided by accommodations)

● All meals and drinks not specified above
● Laundry
● All flights
● All optional extra activities
● Travel and medical insurance
● Items of a personal nature, personal insurances, visas, and gratuities

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