Monthly Archives: November 2013

The Beginning of the End

Our time in Kigali draws to a close.

Cooperation & Learning

Mentoring, communication and working together all adds an element to the team’s success

Why volunteer: we ask the Newbies

Find out what it is like to volunteer with us directly from those on their first OHI trip.

A Tough Tuesday

Tuesday proved to be a challenging day for the OHI team, for a number of reasons.

Helping in different ways

The Cuddle Cushions are a great asset to the recovery of the kids in ICU

Following Francisco

Members of the OHI team visit the Missionaries of Charity orphanage in Kigali to follow a patient.

The Patient’s Journey

The steps a OHI patient goes through.

Getting to work

The first few days in Kigali are all about organisation and unpacking.

Cardiac Surgery for beginners

A snapshot of the congenital cardiac conditions OHI operate on

Getting there

Travelling with 80kg excess baggage and arriving in Kigali.