Twenty orphans in Rubavu District got homes as courtesy of Unity Club, an organisation under the stewardship of the First Lady Mrs. Jeannette Kagame.

In the same occasion the, first lady also reintegrated 60 children with their biological, extended and foster families. These children were living in Noel de Nyundo orphanage.

Speaking at the event, the First Lady said that parents have the responsibility to love, nurture and protect all Rwandan children, including those who have no family.

“It is our mission to do our best to support vulnerable children specifically orphans in building a solid foundation for their future. I want to thank the parents who open up their families to these children. This is a challenge that they put upon themselves to ensure that all the children of Rwanda can grow up in a family that gives theme values,” Mrs. Kagame said.

The houses built through advocacy efforts to implement Child Care Reform, a national program that started with child alternative care: “Tubarerere mu Muryango”/Lets raise children in families program.

The 20 homes built for orphans over 18 years of age, to help them start an independent life away from the orphanage. After unveiling the houses, the First Lady also reintegatred 60 children and shared a Christmas Party with 500 children from the Western Province.

Mrs Kagame also called on parents to practice family planning methods so as to produce the number of children they can afford to give a decent life.

One of the beneficiary orphans, Xavier Ntambara, said he was delighted to have his own home and thanked the First Lady for ensuring that he has a better life. “My new house has three rooms, a living room, bathroom, and kitchen and a good compound. I could never dreamt of this. I lived 20 years in an orphanage and suddenly I have a house. We undergoing vocational training. Once I am done, I will become a professional carpenter, and get a better job. Then I will look for a wife and start my own family,” said Ntambara