Young Leaders Program Graduation

Yesterday was the graduation celebration for students in the Young Leaders Program.  In Rwanda there is a year long waiting period between High School and University.  So this year, YFC began a nine month internship for these students that includes training in leadership and discipleship and serving their local community and the world.  The students helped build and repair houses and took mission trips to neighboring countries.

The celebration began at 9:00 am and finished with appetizers at noon.  It included a speech by an African YFC leader, singing and dancing, presentation of certificates, some more speeches, and finished with a prayer.  Then we all enjoyed some appetizers and soda.  Some common Rwandan appetizers are sambosa (fried seasoned ground beef in thin triangle shaped pastry shell), cakes (a cross between a sweet bread and a muffin), sausage, and Gouda cheese.

Often at events like these, the women wear traditional Rwandan dresses which are very beautiful.  Check out the photos on the left for more pictures of the celebration.