As we all spend time reflecting on the events of this past year, Grace Rwanda would like to take the opportunity to update you on how your generous financial contributions during 2011 helped change the lives of children in rural Rwanda.
Completed Projects 2011
Kitchen
Starting in August 2011, Grace Rwanda undertook the construction of a new kitchen facility for a 1500 students elementary school in Rwinkwavu, Rwanda. The new facility, along with our donation of two cows enables the school to provide the children with a lunch that consists of porridge, fresh vegetables, and African tea.
Mini-Libraries
Five education facilities–four schools and one orphanage– were outfitted with Mini-Libraries consisting of a standing cupboard filled with a variety of English language books. The language of instruction in Rwanda has recently changed from French to English, and schools are desperate for English language materials.
Latrines
Sixteen new latrines at the school in Rwinkwavu help reduce the risk of illness by providing children with clean and and sanitary facilities. The ability to provide segregated facilities is also an incentive to help keep the older girls attending school.
Projects for 2012
Grace Rwanda is committed to continuing providing elementary schools with Student Resources Mini-Libraries within the Eastern Province of Rwanda. Each Mini-Library cost $1,500 and provides basic reading materials for an elementary school.
Grace Rwanda looks forward to continuing our work in Rwanda and hope that we can also count on your continued patronage.
Your donations are needed by, and truly do make a difference to, the children of Rwanda
Tax receipts will be issued for donations of $10.00 or more. Donations can be made in two ways:
1) Donate online: http://www.gracerwanda.org/
2) Mail a cheque dated before December 31, 2011
Grace Rwanda Society
#46, 8675 209 Street
Langley, British Columbia, V1M 3W6
info@gracerwanda.org
604-418-4101
Wishing you a season of peace and joy,
Grace Rwanda Society
Grace Rwanda Society was founded in response to the events in Rwanda of 1994. In 100 days between April 6th to July 4th, genocide claimed the lives of approximately one million people in Rwanda. Grace Rwanda Society’s response is a commitment to supporting education for Rwanda’s young people. We believe that with education, Rwanda’s young people will continue to educate themselves and others, helping to create and sustain peace in Rwanda and in the world. Our core values are compassion, accountability, respect, and empowerment.
Our vision
That every child and youth in Rwanda has the opportunity to live in a supportive, vibrant, literate and healthy community. We believe that equal opportunity to universal education is essential to building this kind of community.
Our work in the Eastern Province of Rwanda will become our model for spreading throughout the country of Rwanda.
Our Mission
Grace Rwanda provides educational support for the children and youth of Rwanda by building collaborative partnerships and sharing resources, skills and funds and educating about Rwanda in Canada and the United States.
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