Make a 2 days workshop that took place at Saint family hotel on 17-18 July 2025 World without Orphans (WWO) in collaboration with Bridge of hope and peace of Rwanda prepared two days workshop that gathered together 40 leaders from different Non governmental organizations and churches , to equip national leaders to collaborate in solving Rwanda's orphan and vulnerable child crisis so that the vision of WWO is reached, the vision is that every child would grow up in a safe and loving family ,know their heavenly father , and reach their God-given purpose.

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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.