In the aftermath of the 1994 Rwanda genocide, Rosamond Carr, an American woman who had lived in Rwanda since 1949, converted her farm into a shelter for lost and orphaned children. It is called Imbabazi, which in Kinyarwanda means “a place where you will receive all the love and care a mother would give.”
Since it opened its doors in December 1994, Roz and her staff have cared for more than 400 children. Many have been reunited with family members located by relief agencies still working throughout Rwanda. Others have grown up and moved on to lead successful and meaningful lives. The Imbabazi is currently home to 110 children. Rosamond Carr died on September 29, 2006, at the age of 94. The operations and management of the Imbabazi have been passed on to the Imbabazi Foundation, which is dedicated to the continuation of her work and the preservation of her legacy. |
