Week 9
Feb 23-Mar 1, 2025
Highlight
After a week's detention, Olivier returned home from Kinigi correctional facility, accompanied by his grandmother and Eliab.
Major Accomplishments
Secured Olivier's release from Kinigi correctional facility.
Facilitated Eric's safe return to Rwanda.
Hosted the weekly workout team for their scheduled breakfast.
Paid school fees for children to attend full-day schooling for February and March.
Finalized negotiations with Heidi, securing a new office rental at Turabizo, with occupancy scheduled for next week.
Additional Progress
Preparations are underway for Eric's Sunday welcome event. Food and drink preparations in progress. The Turabizo team, youth, and special guests are planning to attend.
Stats
TOTAL GUESTS:
9 (no change)
REVENUE:
406,886 RWF
$289.10 USD
EXPENSES:
171,800 RWF
$120.23 USD
PROFIT:
235,086 RWF
$168.87 USD
Financial Notes
We received a combined donation of $220 USD (309,482 RWF) from Eric’s family. His aunt, Rosie, donated $100 USD (140,674 RWF) for the youth mentorship program, which will fund the daily breakfast for the kids (a variety of fruit, tea, mandazi, and hard-boiled eggs). His mom, Colleen, donated $120 USD (168,808 RWF) for general operational costs, including the return travel to Musanze and welcome back event. Ongoing expenses are also being covered by Eric's previous donations and revenue from KuZiko Lounge.
Expenses by Studio
General Company
109,350 RWF
$76.53 USD
Guruka
58,150 RWF
$40.69 USD
KuZiko
4,300 RWF
$3.01 USD
Expenses by Category
Food & Drink
102,250 RWF
$71.55 USD
Utilities: Gas, trash, security
24,000 RWF
$16.80 USD
Company Transport: Errands and Eliab’s transportation to pick up Eric at the airport.
21,700 RWF
$15.19 USD
Team Transport
12,000 RWF
$8.40 USD
Gifts: Dieudonné gave a big bag of fruit to his teacher who recently had a baby and is on maternity leave.
4,350 RWF
$3.04 USD
Supplies and Tools: Dish soap
4,000 RWF
$2.80 USD
Animal Care: Carrots
3,000 RWF
$2.10 USD
Admin: Airtime
500 RWF
$0.35 USD
Stories
Following Olivier's release, his Grandma called Eliab to inform him that a special guest had come to see Olivier. His father, whom Olivier hadn’t seen in a long time, surprised him with a reunion. Though details of their conversation remain private, Olivier expressed his happiness about the encounter and it warmed our hearts.
Eliab and Eric’s reunion at the Kigali International Airport, just after arrival.
Three of the books given to the children by Eric's aunt, Rosie. Rosie thoughtfully selected a dozen beautiful and thoughtful books with meaningful messages. Unfortunately, Eric’s luggage was too heavy to bring all of them, but he hopes to bring more on his next return flight.