2006 Rwanda Study Tour

From February 12 - February 25, two different groups of Soroptimist International members from around the world met in Kigali, Rwanda to witness first-hand Women for Women International's programs on the ground. They also saw how Project Independence: Women Survivors of War is giving women the opportunity to take control of their lives after the detrimental effects of war. Below is information that discusses the trip more in-depth.

Click here to view photos from the 2006 Rwanda Study Tour!

Reflections written by Soroptimists:

• Pam Goodwin, back from Rwanda


• Meryl Caldwell Smith’s Reflections - Part 1

• Meryl Caldwell Smith's Reflections - Part 2

• Dawn Marie Lemonds' Journal, February 1-11, 2006

• Dawn Marie Lemonds' Journal, February 13-16, 2006

• Dawn Marie Lemonds' Journal, February 19, 2006

• Dawn Marie Lemonds' Journal, February 21-24, 2006


• Cathy Standiford's Journal, February 2-11, 2006

• Cathy Standiford's Journal, February 12-14, 2006

• Cathy Standiford's Journal, February 16-19, 2006

• Cathy Standiford's Journal, February 24, 2006

• Cathy Standiford's Journal, March 10, 2006


• Carolyn Ableman's Journal, February 13-20, 2006

• Carolyn Ableman's Journal, February 21-25, 2006

• Cathy Ableman's Journal, February 26 - March 7, 2006


• Kathy Blair's Journal, February 20-21, 2006

• Kathy Blair's Journal, February 22-24, 2006

Women's Stories:

• Jeanine Mukamuegi


Media highlights about the 2006 Rwanda Study Tour:

• "In the wake of war, Rwandan women carry on," The Daily Herald, March 19, 2006.

• "A new perspective on life," Glendale News Press, March 14, 2006.

• "A mission of support," Glendale News Press, February 10, 2006.

• "Soroptimist Plans Service Trip to Rwanda," February 4, 2006.

Rwanda Study Tour Survey:

• Read the results of the post-trip survey.