Jumat, 12 Januari 2018

Discovering The Successful Rwanda Education Assistance Project

By Virginia Jackson


Charity and education often go hand in hand. As such, the Rwanda Education Assistance Project is at the forefront of providing help to Rwandan children. The group works to help boys and girls work to develop skills which can lead to a number of different careers. While this is the case, the assistance could not be provided if not for the many donors and volunteers who make the work possible.

The organization has been working since 2009 with a rural public school in Eastern Rwanda and the local community. In doing so, the organization is helping to provide a better future through education. The mission and vision of the group include creating a vibrant future and enriching the environment for rural communities in Rwanda. In doing so, the group offers accessible education which prepares students to become responsible and productive citizens.

While in school, children participate in an educational environment which encourages students to become compassionate leaders, critical thinkers and active problem solvers. After which, it is hoped that the educational instruction received will provide new opportunities with regards to the students and the community at large.

The organization began this work in 2006 when Rachel Ballen and father, Edward, traveled to Rwanda as volunteers. While volunteering at an orphanage, the two took note of the number of learning activities in relation to skills used in trade. After which, the two also took note of the local public school and food distribution center which sat quite close to the orphanage.

While visiting the orphanage, the two became aware of the students desire to learn and were inspired to create the project. Having been discovered in 2006, it took up until 2008 before the non-profit began operating in the area. After which, the work with the children, orphanage and school began to take shape against the ongoing challenges and obstacles going on at the time.

The main commitment at the time the work began was to harvest and demonstrate the skills the children had learned to local and surrounding communities. In addition, as many of the children were orphans staying at the orphanage, it was hoped these demonstrations would prove that the project assisted all children interested in learning, whether abandoned, impoverished or otherwise.

Since inception in 2008, the organization has made a great deal of progress when it comes to educational programs and projects in Rwanda. For example, there are a number of student groups, student learning programs, a school feeding program and teacher accommodations. Whereas, there has also been a number of enhancements to the school library along with computer training and collaborative partnerships.

While it is clear to see that REAP has been a resounding success, it is important that the project continue. For, without the work of the project and volunteers, there is no telling where these children would be today. As such, whether through political action, financial donations or volunteer work, is important that this organization continue to be supported with regards to these and future efforts.




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