Sophie is 16 years old and in her first year of lower secondary school in Rwanda.  Sophie lives with her 3 brothers and 5 sisters in the Gashora sector, an impoverished area of Rwanda which was hit hard by the genocide.

Because the Rwandan schooling system has recently switched to English-based classes, students must improve their English skills in order to succeed academically. Few students from Gashora have the opportunity to move on to upper secondary school. English skills are critical in order to succeed on the national exam, which determines entrance into upper secondary school. Thanks to your donation, Sophie is attending intensive English classes on Saturdays and Sundays this fall!

In her free time Sophie likes to study English. Her favorite subject in school is English and she loves coming to class to practice her irregular verbs. She is working hard towards her goal of becoming a doctor someday! Thanks to your support, she will have the English skills that she needs to succeed in school and in life!

Agnes lives with her brother and two sisters in the Gashora sector, an impoverished area of Rwanda which was hit hard by the genocide. Agnes is 17 years old and in her first year of lower secondary school in Rwanda.

Because the Rwandan schooling system has recently switched to English-based classes, students must improve their English skills in order to succeed academically. Few students from Gashora have the opportunity to move on to upper secondary school. English skills are critical in order to succeed on the national exam, which determines entrance into upper secondary school. Thanks to your donation, Agnes is attending intensive English classes on Saturdays and Sundays this fall!

Agnes likes to play soccer in her free time. Her favorite subject in school is English, and she is eager to continue on in her secondary schooling. Erik, thanks to your support, she will learn important skills that are needed to succeed in school and in life!

Marie Claire is 16 years old and in her first year of lower secondary school in Rwanda. She lives with her brother in the Gashora sector, an impoverished area of Rwanda that was hit hard by the genocide.

Because the Rwandan schooling system has recently switched to English-based classes, students must improve their English skills in order to succeed academically. Few students from Gashora have the opportunity to move on to upper secondary school. English skills are critical in order to succeed on the national exam, which determines entrance into upper secondary school. Bill and Colleen, thank you for your kind donation! Thanks to your donation, Marie Claire is attending intensive English classes on Saturdays and Sundays this fall!

In her free time, Marie Claire likes to play with her friends. Her favorite subject in school is English, and she is eagerly practicing her reading and writing. Your donation will help her develop the English skills needed to succeed in school and in life!

Bill and Colleen, thank you for your support of Rwanda Girls Initiative!

Jeanne is 17 years old and in her first year of lower secondary school in Rwanda. Jeanne lives with her seven brothers in the Gashora sector, an impoverished area of Rwanda which was hit hard by the genocide.

Because the Rwandan schooling system has recently switched to English-based classes, students must improve their English skills in order to succeed academically. Few students from Gashora have the opportunity to move on to upper secondary school. English skills are critical in order to succeed on the national exam, which determines entrance into upper secondary school. Kandace, thanks to your donation, Jeanne is attending intensive English classes on Saturdays and Sundays this fall!

In her free time Jeanne likes to play sports. Her favorite subject in school is English, and she likes to practice speaking English with her friends. Jeanne hopes to work as a doctor some day! Thanks to your support, Kandace, she will have the English skills that she needs to succeed in school and in life!

Celine is 16 years old and in her second year of lower secondary school in Rwanda. Celine lives with her four brothers and two sisters in the Gashora sector, an impoverished area of Rwanda which was hit hard by the genocide.

Because the Rwandan schooling system has recently switched to English-based classes, students must improve their English skills in order to succeed academically. Few students from Gashora have the opportunity to move on to upper secondary school. English skills are critical in order to succeed on the national exam, which determines entrance into upper secondary school. Thanks to your donation, Celine is attending intensive English classes on Saturdays and Sundays this fall!

In her free time Celine likes to play basketball.  Her favorite subject in school is English, and she enjoys improving her vocabulary.  Celine hopes to work at a hospital as a nurse some day.  Thanks to your support, she will have the English skills that she needs to succeed in school and in life!

Dovia is 16 years old and in her second year of lower secondary school in Rwanda. Dovia lives with her two brothers and three sisters in the Gashora sector, an impoverished area of Rwanda which was hit hard by the genocide.

Because the Rwandan schooling system has recently switched to English-based classes, students must improve their English skills in order to succeed academically. Few students from Gashora have the opportunity to move on to upper secondary school. English skills are critical in order to succeed on the national exam, which determines entrance into upper secondary school. Thanks to your donation, Dovia is attending intensive English classes on Saturdays and Sundays this fall!

In her free time Dovia likes to play with her friends.  Her favorite subject in school is English, and she is hoping to become a doctor one day.  Thanks to your support, she will have the English skills that she needs to succeed in school and in life!

Betty is 16 years old and in her first year of lower secondary school in Rwanda. Betty lives with her five brothers and three sisters in the Gashora sector, an impoverished area of Rwanda that was hit hard by genocide.

Because the Rwandan schooling system has recently switched to English-based classes, students must improve their English skills in order to succeed academically. Few students from Gashora have the opportunity to move on to upper secondary school. English skills are critical in order to succeed on the national exam, which determines entrance into upper secondary school. Thanks to your donation, Betty is attending intensive English classes on Saturdays and Sundays this fall!

In her free time Betty likes to play soccer. Her favorite subject in school is English, and she is eager to continue on in her secondary schooling.  Thanks to your support, she will have the English skills that she needs to succeed in school and in life!

Thanks to your donation, Prucille is attending intensive English classes on Saturdays and Sundays this fall! Prucille is 17 years old and in her second year of lower secondary school in Rwanda. She has two brothers and one sister.

Because the Rwandan schooling system has recently switched to English-based classes, students must improve their English skills in order to succeed academically. Prucille is from the Gashora sector, an impoverished area of Rwanda which was hit hard by the genocide. Few students from Gashora have the opportunity to move on to upper secondary school. English skills are critical in order to succeed on the national exam, which determines entrance into upper secondary school.

In her free time, Prucille likes to play soccer. Her favorite subjects in school are History and Math, and she is hoping to be a teacher when she graduates from school. Meri, thanks to your support she will be able to achieve her dreams!

Betty is 17 years old and in her first year of lower secondary school in Rwanda. She lives with her four brothers and three sisters in the Gashora sector of Rwanda. Gashora is an impoverished area which was hit hard by the genocide.

Because the Rwandan schooling system has recently switched to English-based classes, students must improve their English skills in order to succeed academically. Few students from Gashora have the opportunity to move on to upper secondary school. English skills are critical in order to succeed on the national exam, which determines entrance into upper secondary school. Jill, your donation allows Betty to attend intensive English classes on Saturdays and Sundays this fall.

In her free time, Betty likes to sing and watch soccer matches. Her favorite subject in school is English. She has been studying hard with the hope of attending upper secondary school. She has recently been learning the difference between passive and active voice!

Thanks to your kind donation, she will have the English skills that she needs to succeed in school and in life!

Venantie is 18 years old and in her second year of lower secondary school in Rwanda. Venantie lives in the Gashora sector with her two brothers and two sisters. Gashora is an impoverished area of Rwanda which was hit hard by the genocide.

Because the Rwandan schooling system has recently switched to English-based classes, students must improve their English skills in order to succeed academically. Few students from Gashora have the opportunity to move on to upper secondary school. English skills are critical in order to succeed on the national exam, which determines entrance into upper secondary school. Thanks to your donation, Venantie is attending intensive English classes on Saturdays and Sundays this fall!

In her free time, Venantie likes to help her parents around the house. Her favorite subjects in school are Math and English, and she is studying hard with the hope of attending upper secondary school. David, thanks to your support, she will have the English skills necessary to succeed in school and in life!