Tutoring

One of the things that helps to keep me busy, even when school is not is session, is tutoring. Since last August I've been tutoring Enric, a young Rwandan man, who is taking American high school courses on line. Sometimes it's a stretch to try to remember how to do Algebra. I'm also learning that writing essays is a much more difficult process when your first language isn't English. However, it's fun to work with someone who has such an enthusiasm for learning.

Enric is a very talented musician who has just released his first solo CD and is planning to do some concerts in the states (Oregon, Idaho, and Washington) later this year. To view his video made here in Rwanda or to hear some songs in Kinyarwanda, check out his web site at enricsifa.com

Here is some information about him from one of his web sites:
Rwandan born Eric Nshimiyumuremyi (now Enric Sifa) was orphaned by the tragic events of the 1994 genocide and its devastating impact to his country. At age nine he began to live on the streets, trying to find any way to survive. He struggled daily to get food and shelter, suffering from loneliness, abuse and hunger. On a Saturday night in 2000, Enric was severely beaten in a nightclub. That night as he lay awake in pain, he felt so miserable because he had no one to help treat his wounds. He heard a voice telling him not to return to that life. The next Sunday morning he wandered into a church. In that church, he found his passion again in music. This music was free, and the people treated him well. Enric's heart began to feel hope for the first time so he gave his heart to God. At 14 years old Enric began writing music. Today at the age of 20, Enric has composed over 60 songs in both the Kinyarwanda and English language. He has appeared on Rwandan TV and radio, performed for government dignitaries, including the president of Rwanda, and toured twice in the United States with the music group, Hindurwa. Enric's dream is to travel the world and speak about how people can make the world shine by loving each other, and sing to people about God's power to change anyone from the most hopeless circumstances.