Imbabazi Orphanage
Rosamond Halsey Carr founded the Imbabazi Orphanage in her adopted country of Rwanda in 1993 to provide a safe place for children orphaned by the genocide.  Since that time Roz and her staff have cared for more than 400 children.  Currently there are more than 100 orphans under her care.

Through the Eyes of Children
This project began as a photographic workshop in 2000, conceived by photographer, David Jiranek, and inspired by the founder of the Imbabazi Orphanage, Rosamond Carr.  Using disposable cameras, the children originally took pictures for themselves and to share with others.  This website gives a timeline of recent Rwandan history and also chronicles the life of Rosamond Carr. 

Rwandan Civil War
The Republic of Rwanda has been torn apart by ethnic division and a civil war between the majority Hutu and minority Tutusi.  An estimated 1 million people were killed within a three month period in 1994.

Impact of Armed Conflict on Children
More than 60 per cent of the Rwandan children interviewed said they did not care whether they ever grew up.  Relief workers are increasingly aware that children's psychological and physical well-being are interlinked.

Children's Hunger Relief
CHRF's orphanages and children's homes have changed lives and given hope to many children around the world.  Africa, as a continent, has the highest number of HIV/AIDS victims in the world, and the virus continues to spread.  So far, the AIDS epidemic has left 13 million orphans in Africa.

United Nations Integrated Regional Information Networks
Integrated Regional Information Networks (IRIN), part of the OCHA, was born out of the 1994 crisis in the Great Lakes region of central Africa.  Its reporting focuses on strengthening universal access to timely, strategic, and non-partisan information so as to enhance the capacity of the humaitarian community to understand and respond to emergencies.

Volcanic Eruption in January 2002
In January, 2002, tens of thousands of people fled the eastern Congolese city of Goma following a volcanic eruption.

UNICEF--Southern Africa
More than 6 million children are at risk in the Southern Africa crisis.

Sickle Cell Information Center
This site is a wealth of information about sickle cell anemia.  It also provides links to support groups, books, and other resources.

Ancestral Wisdom
Gretchen McKay's website discussing her spiritual journey in Africa, becoming a sangoma.  Working with the ancestors, Gretchen assists people seeking spiritual well being  through traditional shamanic healing methods. 

The Human Exchange Musical Programs Network
Tyler Hoff has a dream.  He believes that his purpose is to leave the world a better place for musicians, educators, students, children, and their children's children through music and travel.  Read about his vision and find out how you can become part of it.