Peace International School Student Sponsorship
Nyanza, Rwanda
Nyanza, Rwanda
Nyanza Peace Academy
For more information - click to visit website - sponsorship page
For more information - click to visit website - sponsorship page
Letter from Sponsorship Coordinators
I am writing this letter to you, the RCA churches in Canada, as well as congregants to consider sponsoring a student at the Peace International School, Nyanza, Rwanda.. In 2019 my wife and I along with several others from our church fellowship ( Emmanuel Community Reformed Church, Edmonton, Alberta ) went to Nyanza Rwanda to see the work being done by Denis ( an elder at Emmanuel) and Dative Mugabo. After the genocide, Denis was led back home to Rwanda. There he witnessed the devastating results of traumatized children in hiding and was moved by the needs of the children. Denis and Dative took many of these children into their home comforting, caring and teaching them. Over the years this has turned into what our team saw when in Rwanda at the Peace International School. The Peace International School was officially registered as an NGO in Rwanda in 2002. Initially, this was an elementary school for children up to grade 6. However, in February of 2024, the highschool opened and the first students began to attend. The completion of the high school is still a work in progress. At present, the school has about 320 students from preschool to grade 8. When we returned to Canada it was laid on our hearts to support a specific boy that we met there. We have supported him since 2019. In October of 2022 our pastor and a team from the denomination returned for a visit and attended a Peace Building Conference. For the team, this was very moving and helped them see how much we need to build bridges to peace in our world. In addition to this the team, and in particular our pastor; met the boy we sponsored and was so moved at the change and massive improvement the boy had made since entering the school. Peace International School has a high academic standard that is recognized by the authorities in Rwanda. Although it has been a few decades since the genocide it’s effects are still felt today. Many of the students are unable to cover the costs of school fees let alone simply survive. The evidence of what can be accomplished just by helping one student was amazing. Irene and I were also moved when we saw the change in the young boy we supported. So we have taken on the task of finding more child sponsors for students at the school. Since 2022 we have been able to find sponsors for 23 students. We have spent time in Rwanda in January and February 2023, & 2024 to identify potential students who need support. It costs approximately $600.00 CND ($50.00/month)to sponsor a student for one year of schooling including a uniform, and a much-needed hot lunch. |
How to sponsor a student - $50 monthly or $600 annually
There are three ways to sponsor a student: through the Regional Synod Canada. 1. Donate by credit card through Canada Helps - https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/14373 Please choose Rwanda on the fund pull - down menu 2. Etransfer funds to the Regional Synod of Canada - [email protected] Please inicate that the transfer is for the Rwanda Student Sponsorship in the comments section when you make the transfer. 3. Mail Donations to: The Regional Synod of Canada, Administration Manager PO Box 1583 Stn Main Woodstock, Ontario N4S 0A7 You can setup payments to be recurring monthly $50 amounts or a one time gift of $600. If you arrange a monthly payment, we ask that you commit to a minimum one-year sponsorship. One hundred percent of the money will go to the child's schooling. A tax receipt will be provided by the Regional Synod of Canada. Thank you for considering supporting students in Nyanza, Rwanda. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] Please visit our website: https://www.nyanza-peace-academy.com/ If you decide to commit to sponsoring a student please provide the following information for our records: [This information will be confidential and not shared without prior consent. With this information, we will be able to keep you informed about the progress of the student you sponsored.] Legal Name: Address: mailing tax receipt Email address: so we can keep you informed Method of payment: whether you plan annual payment (preferred method) or monthly Please visit our website: https://www.nyanza-peace-academy.com/ |