Land of a thousand hills, Rwanda was under a feudal Tutsi monarchy which continued through German colonial occupation (1899-1916) and Belgian Mandate (1916-1962). A Hutu revolt overthrew the Tutsi government in 1959, with many Tutsi killed or driven into exile.

For centuries, the tensions and bitterness between Hutu and Tutsi have dominated the country. The efforts of the military government in the 1980s to rebuild harmonious relationship between the two peoples was damaged by the Ugandan invasion in 1990. Civil war has crippled the economy and brought cronic hunger to some areas.

Population: 7,810,056

Capital: Kigali

Official language: French, English, Kinyarwanda

Currency: Rwandan franc

GDP per capita: US $1,200

Rwanda YFC envisions that in 10 years their nation will be a new nation, with new people, with new thinking, with new lifestyles guided by the Word of God. Their current ministries include reconciliation counseling, establishing Generation 21 clubs in which youth are trained in leadership and evangelism, rallies, sports ministry, and Youth Guidance.

? God's leading of faithful people to serve as full-time, part-time, and volunteer staff.

? Resources and finances to cover ministry expenses.

? Peace and reconciliation between people and continuing harmony among neighbors.

? Training of staff