SolidAct Foundation officially launched the Rise & Shine Summer Camp 2025 with a powerful Day 1 focused on Healing and Counseling. This special day welcomed 92 children from Rubavu District into a safe and loving environment where they could begin processing their emotions, discovering purpose, and building lasting friendships.
Theme: Healing & Counseling
📍 Date: 25th July 2025
📌 Location: GS Sanzare – Nyundo Sector
👨👩👧👦 Grouping by Age for Deeper Engagement
To better support their needs, the children were divided into two age-based discussion groups:
- Group 1: Ages 7–10 (Primary 1–3)
- Group 2: Ages 11–14 (Primary 4–6)
This approach allowed facilitators to tailor discussions, activities, and reading materials to each developmental stage.
📖 Key Life Lessons Taught
Through Bible-based storytelling, visuals, and open group reflection, children explored:
- ✨ You are created with Godly purpose – Psalm 139:14
- 🕊 Seek peace and avoid conflict – Romans 12:18
- 🤝 Forgive others – Ephesians 4:32
- ❤️ Love one another – John 13:34
- 🌿 Release your pain to Jesus – Isaiah 61:1–5
These messages were not just taught — they were experienced through storytelling, pictures, and real-life illustrations, helping children understand how God sees them with love and value.
🗣️ Children’s Voices: Powerful Testimonies
“I forgave my cousin for breaking my toy. It made me happy!” – Aline, 9
“When I heard that God made me for a purpose, I stopped feeling useless.” – Pamela, 13
“We were given bad names growing up… but today I learned that God values me.” – Obama, 11
These heartfelt testimonies show the emotional breakthroughs children began experiencing on just the first day.
🍽 Fellowship, Food & FunAfter the morning sessions, children enjoyed a warm lunch together followed by a series of interactive games. The playtime encouraged teamwork, joy, and new friendships — helping to reinforce the lessons of love, peace, and unity.
✅ Day 1 Impact Summary:
- 92 children supported and actively engaged
- Emotional healing through storytelling and reflection
- Forgiveness and purpose embraced in peer groups
- Joyful games and shared meals boosted confidence and connection
- Children expressed hope and value in God
🙌 Gratitude
We extend our deep thanks to our committed facilitators and partners including EPC Africa, Global Family Succour, Ellel Ministries, and Rabagirana Ministries for supporting this life-changing journey.
Stay tuned for Day 2 highlights as we continue to rise and shine together!