Arise Rwanda Ministries Usa Inc

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ASSISTANCE:CONFERENCES AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS WERE HELD FOR LOCAL PASTORS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS WHERE THEY COULD LEARN AND GROW IN THEIR FAITH TO BETTER LEAD OTHERS.THE HAVE A COW PROJECT CONTINUES AT A SMALLER SCALE. GIFTS DURING THIS YEAR PROVIDED A COW TO THREE DESERVING FAMILIES THAT WERE IDENTIFIED BY THE LOCAL LEADERS. THE COW PROVIDES THESE FAMILIES WITH FRESH MILK AND MANURE FOR THEIR GARDENS AND ADDITIONAL INCOME.THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR IDENTIFIES ADDITIONAL PROJECTS THAT SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF THE RESIDENTS IN THE COMMUNITY; THIS INCLUDES REPAIRS TO MUD HOUSES, REPLACING ROOFS WITH METAL SHEETING AND FOOD SECURITY.The community development director works directly with the women's trust groups and the mission coordinator facilitates donor and board member visits to each local program and activities funded by Arise Rwanda Ministries USA.TEN COMPUTERS WERE PROVIDED TO A LOCAL GOVERNMENT SCHOOL.Administration:Local Rwandan staff support and ensure the mission accomplishments through planning, budgeting and oversight of each project. They prepare annual budgets for the school, community development programs and any special projects identified by the local leaders. The staff prepare financial and program reports and quarterly newsletters. The founder and executive director reports to the USA board of directors and is responsible for providing content and communications with the donors. Both the executive director and the finance director oversee and monitor the funds provided for each program.

EDUCATION:FUNDING FOR SIX PRESCHOOLS PROVIDING EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TO IMPOVERISHED CHILDREN IN THE KEY (5) REGIONS IDENTIFIED WITHIN THE BONEZA COMMUNITY. THE PRESCHOOLS SERVED OVER 450 STUDENTS PROVIDING A TYPICAL CURRICULUM OF ACTIVITIES AND INSTRUCTION TO PREPARE THE CHILDREN FOR THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT PRIMARY SCHOOLS. EACH CLASS HAS A TEACHER AND ASSISTANT TRAINED IN EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHING TECHNIQUES AND PROVIDES A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT. IN ADDITION, EACH CHILD RECEIVES A NOURISHING "BOWL OF PORRIDGE" DAILY TO SUPPLEMENT THEIR MEALS AT HOME. IN MANY CASES, THIS IS THE PRIMARY MEAL OF THEIR DAY. THE CLASSES ARE HOUSED IN LOCAL CHURCHES AND COMMUNITY BUILDINGS. GRANTS COVER THE SALARIES OF THE STAFF, TEACHERS, MATERIALS AND THE FEEDING PROGRAM.KIVU HILLS ACADEMY, BONEZA'S FIRST HIGH SCHOOL, OPENED IN JANUARY 2016 AS A TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL. DURING THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR THERE WERE OVER 300 SUDENTS STUDYING DIFFERENT SKILLS IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, NETWORKING AND INTERNET TECHNOLOGY, TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY. The curriculum is based on the concept that students can learn and apply their skills while in school. Graduates have started businesses, worked at KHA, worked for other businesses, or have gone on to further education. Their success has been attributed to the well-grounded curriculum, the nurture of the faculty, and the hope they have for their future through education.The school is in session for three terms following the national school calendar. Students who live on campus may go home on weekends or stay on campus. Staff is always available to supervise and mentor students who may extend their school day to fully embrace the educational experience. Students take national exams and proficiency tests before passing onto the next level.Tuition assistance provides an important funding source for students who cannot pay the full tuition. Financial assistance provides the class instructors and workshops for the comprehensive education plus room and board in the dormitory for one full year. Our campaigns to solicit these funds have been successful and involve many donors. KHA continues to strive for self-sustainability through development of the school farm, growing fruits and vegetables and reducing food costs. Also conducting "short courses" fundED by the government for unskilled workers in the community.