Sharing a story of a remarkable Rwandan student with a dream to become a Neurosurgeon. Please share this presentation with anyone who might be interested in helping us find a college scholarship for Manzi to study medicine in the USA.

1. Introducing…
Manzi Remmy Kevis
“Education becomes a great engine of personal development and it's through
education that a son of a peasant can become a Doctor.” - Manzi
Rwanda’s Future Leader of Tomorrow

2. A Devine Appointment in Rwanda
During a trip in Rwanda, we met Manzi by chance and
instantly knew that this young student was
extraordinary – a future leader. In a 10 minute
conversation we were moved by his fierce passion as
he described his future dreams of becoming a
Neurosurgeon in Rwanda with long-term visions of
creating quality medical centers in his country.
Inspired by the transformation in Rwanda and our continued communications with Manzi
through Internet technologies, we have taken on the role as US Ambassadors for Manzi’s
future. Using our professional skills and network, we are devoted to representing and
sharing Manzi’s story with the best medical programs in the USA. The goal is to fulfill his
vision with a world class education supported by a scholarship program. We realize that
this is an extraordinary request but we believe that the University that selects Manzi will
receive the greatest reward from his natural leadership abilities, cultural diversity and
uncommon character that he will expose to the student body.

3. Manzi’s Bio & Qualifications
 #1 in his class of 2010
 Inspired by Dr. Ben Carson of John’s Hopkins
 Top servant & community leader
 Visions to change the world
 #17th in nation soccer player
 Manzi’s motto: “No Excuses!”
Born in 1991, Manzi is a native Rwandan and a Senior at the revered Sonrise School in
Musanze, Rwanda where over half of the students are orphans. He ranks first in his class
for academic achievement. His course work is focused on mathematics, sciences, servant
leadership and entrepreneurship. Manzi is fiercely dedicated and disciplined about his
goals for college and beyond. Manzi’s Mother recently graduated from high-school at age
49 – a family seeking opportunities, not hand-outs.
“I will be the next Dr. Benjamin Carson M.D. and give young Rwandans a role model”

4. Manzi Speaks About His Dreams
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Through the tragic loss of his Father and the effects of the genocide, Manzi has
overcome extraordinary circumstances to achieve a level of forgiveness and faith not
known to many. Though he faces many hardships, his mantra is still “no excuses” and
he will not let his past nor the darkness of the genocide that plagued Rwanda stop his
dreams of a better tomorrow. His heart and mind are prepared to carry out his desire
to achieve greatness so he can, in return, help others achieve greatness.

5. Hope in Rwanda - Over Coming the Odds
The Dark Past
• In 1994, Manzi was 2 years old when the Rwanda genocide began
• In 1994, approximately 1 million were killed in 120 days
• Of those that survived the genocide over half the children stopped their
schooling because of poverty
• There are only 30 Neurosurgeons in Africa. 2 in Rwanda
Today’s Rwanda – A Nation of Transformation
• Under the leadership of Pres. Paul Kagame, Rwanda is being transformed
• Manzi’s vision goes beyond personal goals, it transcends his generation
• One boy, one mission, and in Rwanda a young man with a gift like this must be
given the opportunity of education
• Manzi's success story could inspire and impact an entire nation

6. Thoughts on Education by Manzi
My desire to go to medical school in the U.S.A. is neither a mistake or mishap and they say, "Every man is said to have a peculiar
ambition“. It enables me to continue despite all of the struggles and lack of resources, which is why I am convinced to stand confident to
speak with compassion and share through obedience towards my dream. To get through it requires great results and good people with
awesome attitudes. Inspired by the story of Dr. Ben Carson of John’s Hopkins, I too can become a Neurosurgeon for my country.
The United States of America has the schools that I should attend for these qualities:
Quality education: Education becomes a great engine of personal development and it's through education that a son of a peasant
Mother can become a Doctor. The task of the modern educator is not to cut down jungles but to irrigate deserts. Furthermore, the
quality of education I am looking for will enable my soul and body to sacrifice for what God wants me to do for my country, Africa and
the world. I am not desiring the United States education just for mere money making but instead, I want to be a strong medical mission
builder and create a master mind group of other mission builders who are able to sweat, bleed, and sacrifice for God’s want.
Life experience: The United states is a big country with many students of different life experiences and if experience doesn’t teach you,
it tells you how to bounce back. Through most of my life, I found that fear of failure must not stop me from trying out something and my
vision to be the first Rwandan Neurosurgeon will take time, not magic. In the U.S. there’s over 3,000 Neurosurgeons, approximately
2,000 in Europe and not more than 30 in all of Africa.
A network of big minded people: Shared values are the foundation for building productive and genuine working relationships. My
education in the U.S. will equip me with great experiences and masterminds of whom I always dream to meet. It will require me to have
a strong innovation to become a mission builder, and when I sleep, I always use my soul to picture these strong medical minds with a
shared mission to build. It’s not the things you get, but the hearts you touch that determine your success in life.
In summary, the most essential quality for leadership isn’t perfection but credibility and what you see depends on what you are looking
for. The dream occupying my mind the most is a vision of myself succeeding in going to a medical school in the United States. I have
many responsibilities ahead of me, so to overcome them is to sharpen my saw and get a systematic, organized and modernized
education. - Manzi Remmy Kevis

7. Manzi’s Grades …On track to be the next Valedictorian

8. How Can You Help?
Manzi’s dream has become our dream. We believe that this young man is destined to be a
future medical leader in Rwanda. We are seeking advice, direction and invitations to visit
with the finest educational institutions in the USA to discuss scholarship options for Manzi.
We met with Dr. Susan Allen, MD, MPH of Emory University and we learned that this
mission will not be met without big challenges so we humbly ask for your assistance in any
way that you feel inspired to do so.
Manzi is preparing to take the SAT – eligible to begin college in the fall of 2011.
Thank you for your time and consideration,
Keith & Teresa Devine
Please contact us at:
P: 678.456.8164
M: 772.559.6380
tkdevine@comcast.net

9. Manzi Juggling Soccer Balls
Enjoy a video of Rwandans juggling soccer balls during a Kids Across
Africa Camp. Manzi is the last juggler in the video…
Click to play video - http://vimeo.com/6156365