I know nothing about adopting from Rwanda, but found this on the state dept. website and found it very interesting. why aren't there more adoptions from Rwanda, is what i wonder after reading this??
"ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ADOPTIVE PARENTS: Adoptive parents must be under the age of fifty years old. However, a judge can waive the age requirement.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS: There are no residency requirements for foreign adoptive parents.
TIME FRAME: Allow 1-2 months to complete the Rwandan adoption and subsequent immigration procedures. Allow two weeks in Africa: 4 working days in Rwanda and 10 days in Kenya.
ADOPTION AGENCIES AND ATTORNEYS: There are no known adoption agencies that provide adoption services in Rwanda. Upon request, the U.S. Embassy can provide a list of attorneys. Neither the Department of State nor the U.S. Embassy can vouch for the efficacy or professionalism of any attorneys on this list.
Prospective adoptive parents are advised to fully research any adoption agency or facilitator they plan to use for adoption services. For U.S.-based agencies, it is suggested that prospective adoptive parents contact the Better Business Bureau and licensing office of the Department of Health and Family Services in the state where the agency is located. The Department of State does not assume any responsibility for the quality of services provided by these private adoption agencies or their employees.
Please see Important Notice Regarding Adoption Agents and Facilitators at the Web site for the Bureau of Consular Affairs at
http://travek.state,gov/travel//fami...untry_381.html
ADOPTION FEES IN RWANDA: There are no Rwandan government fees associated with international adoptions. However, adoptive parents can expect to pay for any attorney’s fees for services rendered.
ADOPTION PROCEDURES IN RWANDA: Prospective adoptive parents must petition the local court having jurisdiction over the prospective adoptive child’s residence. Once the adoption is approved, the adoption decree is filed at the local vital records registry for the child’s place of residence.
Papers are filed with the Ministry of Local Administration and Social Affairs. A travel letter from the Ministry of Family and Gender is required for the child to exit Rwanda. Documents from the Government of Rwanda are in French - U.S. Embassy Kigali will provide English translations of these documents for use in Nairobi. Prospective adoptive parents will need English translations of the birth certificates and death certificates (if applicable) of the adopted child’s birth parents to complete immigrant visa processing in Nairobi. The U.S. Embassy in Rwanda can assist in locating translation services, but no U.S. Government resources are available for translating birth or death certificates. "
You can read the complete information at
Intercountry Adoption Rwanda