Tue, July 14,2026
Kigali, Rwanda
Orientation to Rwanda
Visit Kigali Genocide Memorial and ARCT Ruhuka Reconciliation Center
Wed, July 15, 2026
Kigali, Rwanda
Morning writing session
Visit organizations focused on post-genocide healing through art and crafts
Thur, July 16, 2026
Kigali to Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda
Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Orientation to the region, GLI's community development programs
Afternoon writing session
Welcome dinner & traditional dance performance
Sat, July 18, 2026
Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda
Morning writing session
Visit Bwama island primary school & health center
Sun, July 19, 2026
Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda
Morning writing session
Optional activities (swim, volleyball, hike, canoeing) and time for reflection
Mon, July 20, 2026
Lake Bunyonyi to Musanze, Rwanda
Transfer to Musanze Rwanda
Gorilla or Golden Monkey trekking (optional)
Tue, July 21, 2025
Musanze, Rwanda
Visit Partners for Conservation
Visit Dian Fossey Foundation Ellen DeGeneres Campus
Thur, July 23, 2026
Kigali, Rwanda
Visit the Kigali Art and Craft Market, souvenir shopping at local stores (optional)
Transfer to Kigali International Airport & fly back to the U.S.