Dean has recently returned from a 10-day photographic safari to Rwanda, covering virtually all 4 corners of the tiny land-locked country.  Better known for the devastating genocide that occurred there in 1994, where nearly 1 million people were killed in 100 days, Rwanda today is at peace with itself and offers the visitor a multitude of stunningly beautiful natural sites to experience, with the highlight being a trip to the Virunga Volcanos to literally brush up against one of the most endangered mammals on earth, the mountain gorilla.

Although the genocide occurred a little more than 12 years ago, the impact on the economy and society is very evident, particularly the children.  Today, there are approximately 400,000 orphans in the country, most of them having to rely on inadequate foreign aid organizations.  About 200 schools were destroyed during the civil war and the education system is in dire straits.

During his visit to Rwanda, Dean stopped off at 5 primary schools in the northern town of Ruhengeri, to donate school stationery purchased with funds generously donated by the expat community in Dubai, and gained a first hand insight into the pathetic state of affairs of the government schools.

Click here to read about Dean's school visits.

Supported by the Women's Association of Al Ain, Dean will be presenting a multi-media slide show entitled "For the Children of Rwanda", followed by a photographic workshop aimed at assisting amateur photographers to improve their photographic skills.  The proceeds from this event will go towards a fund to help improve the conditions at the schools in Rwanda.

For more information please contact:

Dr Julia Saurazas on 050 811 0131 or Dean Polley on 050 465 9905