This document discusses potential grant recipients in Rwanda. It provides information on 3 orphanages that could benefit from funding: Gisimba Orphanage which wants to build a new facility; Rwaza Orphanage which aims to improve teacher training; and Imbabazi Orphanage which wants cameras for educational photography. It also mentions contacting The Lasallian branch and Brother Bruno, and having a consultant name Jim choose if a decision can't be made. Criteria for funding include benefiting orphans, and enhancing education or living conditions for children in rural areas with limited outside support.

1. Grant Money IdeasSomething to keep in mind…All the money does NOT have to go to the same place!

2. Location: Kigali, RwandaWho they Serve: Orphans ages 3-18Grant Money: Will be used to build a new orphanage so that more children can be admitted– right now, only 5 are allowed per year!Mission Statement:To ensure that all of the children complete school so they can be independent, find employment, and contribute to the country’s developmentTo become self-sufficient, and not have to rely on any outside sources for funding, and also increase their budget to give better conditions for childrenTo continue to provide a nurturing home environment for Rwandan childrenGisimba Orphanagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6h9eBYAcMM

3. Rwaza OrphanageLocation: Rwaza, RwandaWho they Serve: Orphans infant-15 years oldGrant Money: Will be used to train teachers and improve teaching effectiveness of current instructors– For example, $1500 pays for a 6-week teacher training course; $3 pays for one child’s lunch for a whole monthMission Statement: Provide a self-sustained education to children by providing opportunities to children who would not otherwise have the chance to gain an education

4. Imbabazi Orphanage:Through the Eyes of Children FoundationLocation: Mugongo, RwandaWho they Serve: 120 orphans, ages 8-17Grant Money: Will be used to buy cameras, film, and provide education; or WE can buy their pictures!1 picture costs $100, or 13 pictures for $1,000Everyone in the class could get a picture as a reminder of this class and what we have accomplished as a groupMission Statement: Through the use of cameras, the children take pictures of themselves, each other, and the things around them that they find beautiful and inspiring. Through the taking and sharing of these photos, the children “explore their community and find beauty as the country struggles to rebuild”.

5. Who we have contacted……and are waiting to hear back from.The Lasallian branch in RwandaBrother Bruno KwibekLocated in Byumba, Butare, Nyagatare, and GisenyiWe have also e-mailed the three orphanages previously mentioned.

6. If we can’t make a decision in time…We have JIM!!!We can let Jim decide when he visits Rwanda this summer.However, we have criteria:Funds must go towards orphaned childrenMoney must be used to enhance education or living conditions (water, school supplies, food, clothing, etc)The orphanage has no access to outside funds, or the means to contact people to request donationsRural Location

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