The Daily Bulletin

Each year, the Anne Frank Project (AFP) offers a transformative study abroad experience in Rwanda, Africa, where students engage in immersive learning that focuses on community building, conflict management, and reconciliation practices. These experiences help students develop a strong vocabulary for social justice that can be applied in real-world scenarios. After returning to Buffalo, students continue their journey of personal growth by collaborating on a play that brings their lessons back to local schools. This creative process, story building, is facilitated by AFP faculty.

This year’s student-created play, The Boy in the Jaguar, written by the Rwanda 2024 delegation, tells the story of a young boy who, after the loss of his mother, is mysteriously transformed into a jaguar. As he navigates a mystical world filled with trials and challenges, he discovers that forgiveness is complex, but healing through forgiveness is the key to strength and leadership. The performance is followed by a kinesthetic workshop to help students engage with and activate the central lessons of the story.

For over a decade, AFP’s student plays have toured local schools and community organizations. Due to increasing demand, we are excited to extend this opportunity to the Buffalo State campus community. I invite you to bring this powerful performance and workshop to your classrooms, programs, teams, and offices. After the 30-minute performance, there will be a brief workshop focused on the central theme of the play: "Forgiveness is Messy." This experience is offered free of charge to the Buffalo State on-campus community.  The AFP team is happy to either travel to your location or host you at the Student Union.

Tour Dates: March 10–May 5, 2025
Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
Times: 10:00–10:50 a.m. and 11:00–11:50 a.m.

2024 Rwanda Delegation

Jemia Bennett, Early Childhood Education, ‘24
Dylan Carter, International Relations ‘25
Danae Hardy, Childhood Education ‘24
Esteri Iradukunda, International Relations ‘26
Rusi Mbabazi, International Relations ‘25
Jeanvier Nkurunziza, Theater ‘24
Taliyah Oaks, Media Production ‘24
Devon Pernell, Biology ‘25
Seven Soules, Individualized Studies ‘24
Renata Tumusabire, Criminal Justice ‘25
Min Zo, Theater ‘25

For more information about AFP's student-created plays, visit AFP Plays Resources.

Spaces are limited, so please reserve your tour date as soon as possible by contacting AFP's Assistant Director, Jonise Hall, at halljl@buffalostate.edu.