Author Archives: helloyadaburundi

She fell through the compound gate and collapsed on the ground. It had taken her last bit of strength to reach our offices. The other children screamed and our teacher Vedaste came running. He scooped her up and although apprehensive to begin with (if she died in his arms the community would hold him responsible)Continue reading “A Life Saved”

“If this COVID19 comes here Mama Daniel it will finish us all”. These are the words of the community leaders to me as we met to inform and educate the community on the recent virus that has impacted the entire world. With tears threatening to spill over all i could do was nod my head.Continue reading “Covid Impacts Nyarumanga”

September at YADA reminds me of a Christmas morning in the first world. Children walk in with trepidation, scouring the room, eyes full of questions, not sure whether to smile or not. Whispering to each other on the mat, ‘do you think we are going back?”, “have we got new bags?”, “do you see anyContinue reading “Christmas Morning”