A group of Kent State University student-athletes took a journey to the other side of the world to give of themselves. But they never expected how much they would receive in return.
Kent State staff and student-athletes visited Boneza, Rwanda, at the beginning of 2024 with Arise Rwanda, a non-profit organization working to transform the community, lifting residents from extreme poverty through education, clean water sources, healthcare, economic development and pastoral care.
During their time in Boneza, the Kent State group engaged with the locals through a day dedicated to sports, during which they distributed more than 200 pairs of shoes and 200 soccer balls.