Caption: Christmas at Urukundo Home for Children in Rwanda
Christmas at Urukundo Home for Children in Rwanda 

Christmas in Rwanda

From: Jake Warga
Length: 00:10:00

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Christmas past, present and future in the East African country of Rwanda. Read the full description.

Rwanda430b_small Orphans tell independent producer Jake Warga that they prefer not to get presents because they remind them of what they don't have. This year marked the 15th anniversary of the slaughter of more than 800,000 people. We see how people are moving past the violent ghosts the genocide left behind.

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Piece Description

Orphans tell independent producer Jake Warga that they prefer not to get presents because they remind them of what they don't have. This year marked the 15th anniversary of the slaughter of more than 800,000 people. We see how people are moving past the violent ghosts the genocide left behind.

Broadcast History

NPR Day2Day

Timing and Cues

10min

Additional Credits

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Related Website

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