Our President, Matt Mitro, just got back from the StartingBloc Global Institute for Social Innovation in London.  He reports that it was a great opportunity to network with fellow social entrepreneurs and professionals in the corporate social responsibility field.  Matt learned a lot from all the participants and presentations.  It was inspiring to see so many young people out there committed to doing great things.  Check it out at http://www.startingbloc.org.

Back to work preparing for the Rwanda trip...

Indego Africa has finally put together its first trip abroad and will be sending a great group of volunteers to Rwanda from August 8-21.  The team consists of Matt Mitro, Tom Mitro, Byron Townsend and Lyse Hunger.  Matt and Tom will be leading the delegation and trying to work out all the logistical issues.  Byron will be lending a helping hand in his own unique way and be looking at ways that his congregation might establish a mission relationship in Rwanda.  Lyse Hunger is our experienced Rwandan guide and we look forward to what she will be showing us.  We will keep you posted on our preparations in this space, unless you would rather not hear about yellow fever injections and malaria prophylactics.

I am very happy to report that Indego Africa became an IRS-certified 501(c)(3) public charity on July 3, 2007.  This recognition by the IRS is simply a confirmation of the hard work that all the volunteers have been putting in to getting our projects up and running.  We hope this provides extra motivation and recognition for Indego Africa volunteers.  Congratulations to everyone!