Workshop Agenda: World Without Orphans (WWO) – “Collaborative Solutions for Rwanda’s Orphan and Vulnerable Child Crisis”
Location: Saint Family Hotel, Kigali, Rwanda
Dates: July 17-18, 2025
Participants: 40 leaders from various NGOs and churches
Day 1: Understanding the Crisis and Building Networks
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Registration and Welcome Coffee
- Participants check in and enjoy breakfast refreshments.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Opening Ceremony
- Welcome Remarks by WWO Representative
- Introduction to Workshop Objectives
- Prayer and Opening Blessing
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Keynote Address
- Topic: "Understanding the Orphan and Vulnerable Child Crisis in Rwanda"
- Speaker: Country Director, Bridge of Hope and Peace, Rwanda
- Overview of statistics, challenges, and impacts of orphanhood in Rwanda.
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM: Coffee Break
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM: Panel Discussion
- Topic: "Collaborative Approaches to Address the Crisis"
- Panelists include representatives from local NGOs, government, and international organizations.
- Q&A session with audience engagement.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch Break
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Workshop Session 1
- Topic: "Creating Safe and Loving Family Environments"
- Participants split into groups to discuss best practices and programs currently in place.
- Focus on successful family-based care models.
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM: Afternoon Break
2:45 PM - 4:00 PM: Workshop Session 2
- Topic: "Connecting with the Heavenly Father: Spiritual Guidance for Children"
- Facilitators lead discussions on the importance of faith in the lives of vulnerable children and how organizations can support this aspect.
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Reflection and Sharing
- Participants share insights gained from the day’s discussions.
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Closing Remarks and Prayer
- Recap of the day and brief overview of Day 2.
Day 2: Action Planning and Commitment to Collaboration
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Morning Coffee and Networking
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM: Workshop Session 3
- Topic: "Innovative Strategies for Collaborative Action"
- Participants work in mixed groups to brainstorm and propose collaborative strategies that leverage resources and expertise.
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM: Coffee Break
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Action Planning
- Topic: "Developing Collaborative Action Plans"
- Groups will refine their strategies into actionable plans with clear goals, roles, and timelines.
- Facilitators guide groups to ensure plans are practical and impactful.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch Break
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Commitment Ceremony
- Each group presents their action plan to the wider audience.
- Commitments are made publicly to pursue collaboration.
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM: Afternoon Break
2:45 PM - 4:00 PM: Future Visioning Session
- Topic: "Envisioning a World Without Orphans"
- Guided discussion on long-term vision and sustained collaboration among participants.
- Group discussion on monitoring progress and fostering accountability.
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Closing Ceremony
- Final thoughts from WWO and Bridge of Hope and Peace Leaders.
- Blessing and sending forth prayer for participants to implement action plans.
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Farewell and Networking Time
- Opportunity for participants to connect and exchange contact information for further collaboration.
End of Workshop
Goal: To equip and inspire leaders with tools, knowledge, and collaboration methods to address the orphan crisis in Rwanda, ensuring every child grows up in a safe and loving family, knows their heavenly father, and reaches their God-given purpose.