October at Kamabuye: water at OCA, families visited, a welding graduate, and 62 children at Center Day.

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African Oasis Foundation

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Raising Christian Leaders in Rwanda

October 2026 · Kamabuye, Rwanda

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Oasis Christian Academy site

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Water at OCA

Oct 9, 2026

The second borehole at Oasis Christian Academy has successfully reached water. That is another encouraging milestone in the water drilling project at the school site, and one more step toward opening its doors.

Water changes what a school day can look like, for students, for staff, and for the families around Kamabuye. We are grateful for every person who has prayed for this work and stood with it.

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Classroom at Oasis Christian Academy

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Families visited, students encouraged

Oct 30, 2026

On October 30, the team visited three families at home, sharing from Hebrews 13:8, and visited students at G.S. Munazi, where two of our children are doing well academically. Vocational training is already helping families earn, including basket work that helped reinforce a home.

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Vocational training

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From training to internship

Oct 8, 2026

Diane, one of our Oasis Daughters, has completed her studies in welding and is now on internship, building practical skills and experience. It is a clear picture of training turning into work.

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Children and community activity

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62 children at Center Day

Oct 17, 2026

On October 17, 62 children gathered at OCA for Center Day with Ninah and Krista, learning the story of Joseph and Mary and the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. Joyful, full, and centered on Christ.

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What’s next?

Oasis Christian Academy is on track to open in September 2027. Next is the church and multipurpose building. We will share more as that work takes shape.

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