Join us in Rwanda at the GATHERING OF FORGIVENESS in February 2009

“Forgiveness is the most powerful unpopular weapon against terrorism and atrocity” (spoken by Jean Paul Samputu, Founder of MIZERO Children of Rwanda at the Pangea Day Event)

The founder of MIZERO Children of Rwanda has had many chances to speak this important truth.  This past March, World Vision Rwanda invited him to share this message of forgiveness with widows, orphans, churches and students in High Schools.  MIZERO s vision is to build, bring and spread hope to Rwandan children (Mizero means HOPE in Kinyarwanda).  Last year we embarked on a US/CANADA tour that ended with a concert at the UNITED NATIONS in New York.

In February 2009, we would like you to join MIZERO in proclaiming this message of Forgiveness. This time, help us proclaim this important message of Peace on the many hilltops of Rwanda itself!

In commemoration of the 15th year of the Rwandan genocide
Join us in Rwanda!
GATHERING OF FORGIVENESS: A STEP TO RECONCILIATION
February 10 through 18, 2009

In addition to conferences and field trips, together we will launch a Garden of Forgiveness

In a period of 100 days in 1994, nearly ONE MILLION innocent women, men and children died.  Leaving many widowed and children orphaned and traumatized.  It is our hope to continue bringing healing to this nation by creating a Culture of Forgiveness and encouraging and empowering leaders. 

You will be given the opportunity to hear testimonies from survivors and perpetrators of the genocide, men, women and children who have learned the meaning of forgiveness and repentance. 

Find out how you can encourage, support and empower Rwandan, from the youngest vulnerable child to our most influential Rwandan leaders.

For further information on joining us on this Gathering of Forgiveness, see enclosed attachments on Itinerary, costs and registration form.

It is our hope and it would be an honor if you will consider joining us on this journey.  And just imagine all this in the context of our introducing you to the beauty and culture of our marvelous Rwanda, the land of a thousand hills, the land where an ancient Rwandan saying states that God comes and sleeps every night in Rwanda!

Thank you kindly,

Lynn Beaudin
MIZERO CANADA
514 618 8931

Bringing, Building, Spreading HOPE
Apporter, Batir, Repandre l ESPOIR

Gathering of Forgiveness, Feb. 10 to 18, 2009, Itinerary, Cost & other Details
We hope that you will consider joining us on this journey!
Gathering: Arrival Tues., FEBRUARY 10 and depart Wed. FEBRUARY 18, 2009
Conference: Evening of the 10th through evening of the 13th:  Variety of speakers (Africa, USA, Canada, Australia and Europe) to address our theme of forgiveness and reconciliation including Garden of Forgiveness Executive Director Rev. Lyndon Harris, MIZERO Children of Rwanda Founder Jean-Paul Samputu, Amahoro Africa Founder Claude Nikondeha, and Director of the Special Unit for South-South Cooperation in the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Yiping Zhou.  Other speakers will be announced as they are confirmed.
Perpetrators and survivors of genocide that have repented and reconciled will share their experiences.
Field trips : will include trips within Rwanda and to nearby Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Depart morning of the 14th, then return to Kigali the evening of the 16th
Visit orphans and widows and the places where they live.
MIZERO Children will sing and dance
Visit various genocide memorial and museum sites throughout Rwanda
Trips will be to PEACE VILLAGES in Rwanda, Burundi, and Congo where perpetrators live alongside victims.
Visit various Rwandan churches
Launch of the Garden of Forgiveness
These field trips will allow us to put what we have learned at the conference into concrete action.

Conference location in Kigali:  Hotel La Palisse
Costs:
Gathering of Forgiveness: Rwanda overall fee is $1500 includes conference & events, field trips, hotel room, all meals, & local transport (airfare not included, ticket booked by group travel agent to insure the best rates)
A $300 deposit due ASAP. There will be a limit of 100 participants. Register promptly! 
The balance will be due December 2, 2008
The cost is shared room basis

To register, please send your $300 deposit payable to IN USA: make cheque out to Sacred City, Inc.  and IN CANADA: make cheque out to MIZERO CANADA England, Australia and Europe contact us at:
USA:  83 Christopher Street, New York, NY 10014 tel: (Carly) (646) 251-1181
Canada: 5581 Clanranald, Montreal, Quebec,Canada H3X 2S9 (Lynn) (514) 618-8931

Registration Form
Gathering of Forgiveness – February 10 to 18, 2009

Name:
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I wish to share a room with __________________________________________________________________________

I will be departing from ____________________________________________________
To register, please send your $300 deposit payable to IN USA: make cheque out to Sacred City, Inc.  and IN CANADA: make cheque out to MIZERO CANADA England, Australia and Europe contact us at:
USA:  83 Christopher Street, New York, NY 10014 tel: (Carly) (646) 251-1181
Canada: 5581 Clanranald, Montreal, Quebec,Canada H3X 2S9 (Lynn) (514) 618-8931
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