Build a better future for young children from vulnerable families in Kayonza, Rwanda

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  Description

  Hello Hello Guys My Name is John, you can also call me AFRICAN TEA ☕, I am 32 years old , I am the founder of a children foundation in Rwanda founded in 2018, this organization is working to improve the community lives especially the Education of the children from poor families, our mission is to provide children living in impoverished condition with Free quality Education, proper housing , adequate health care and Nutrition to ensure them abetter quality of life and prosperous future,
  
  John's life History and the Foundation
  Early Life: Born in 1992 in the Eastern province of Rwanda, specifically in Kayonza District, I, Jean Claude, also known as John, spent my formative years in a humble and impoverished family.
  Growing up, I witnessed firsthand the challenges of poverty, but I refused to let these circumstances define my future
  
  EDUCATIONAL CHALLENGES: Despite my eagerness to learn, my educational journey was fraught with challenges. Financial constraints forced me to drop out of school, leaving my dreams of a brighter future hanging in the balance.
  
  JOURNEY TO AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK : In 2005, I embarked on a journey to Akagera National Park in search of opportunities for a better life. There, I found employment as a house boy for park rangers, which provided me with a lifeline to continue my education as the Park Rangers and guides was supporting me with some school materials.
  
  Balancing Work and Education: Determined to pursue my studies, I made the daily trek of 7km one way to school and back, navigating the perilous terrain of the park with unwavering determination.
  Despite the challenges and risks, I remained steadfast in my commitment to education, fueled by the belief that knowledge is the key to unlocking a better future.
  
  Career Development at Akagera:
  My tenure at Akagera National Park not only afforded me the opportunity to pursue my education but also allowed me to develop valuable skills in hospitality and tourism.
  Over the years, I transitioned from being a house boy to serving as a park guide for two years and five years as waiter at RUZIZI Tented Lodge in Akagera national park, gaining firsthand experience and expertise in the field.
  Founding this Foundation: Inspired by my own journey and the desire to give back to my community, I founded the Children Foundation with a mission to empower children from vulnerable families through education.
  Recognizing the transformative power of education, my foundation is committed to providing quality schooling and literacy programs to children and their parents.
  
  Impact and Legacy: Since its inception, my Foundation has made a significant impact on the lives of countless children and families, breaking barriers to education and creating pathways to success.
  As I reflect on my journey, I am filled with gratitude for the support and opportunities that have shaped my life, and I am dedicated to paying it forward by uplifting others and building a brighter future for generations to come, I am motivated by seeing myself make a difference in the lives of those around me with God's Grace.
  Feel Free to contact me for more information

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Charity Work

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Teaching

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Babysitting and creative play

  Help around the house

  Hospitality/Tourism

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Travellers will have chance to immerse themselves into our culture and have Rural life experience, testing our local food,learning our language and show them around the village, and as we are close to AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK the home of big five Animals, you may be interested to visit and we will be able to help your organizing your trip .

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We are an NGO that wants to grow and develop all our activities, We are looking for volunteers who can help us in one or two of the following filds according to your skills:
  
  - Fundrising
  - content writing
  - website and other social media maintaining
  - video editing
  - help around the house
  - building project
  - Language plactice
  - art project
  - charity work
  -help our nursery teachers teaching kids in our nursery school
  - wall painting, Drawing
  
  As we also organise community tourism activities , we are looking for a volunteer who can help us at the office welcoming guests
  # We rent out the camping equipment to the tourists who visits Akagera National park any case you want to donate Tents used or New or other staff will be very useful to us and the community
  # you can also bring notebooks, pens , footballs , different toys etc... For the school
  thanks.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Japanese: Intermediate
  Luganda, Ganda: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  I am interested in language exchange, teaching my language and learn yours
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  Accommodation

  We have volunteer rooms , also we have camping tents and all equipment for those who can choose to stay in the tents,
  We provide breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, we have toilet out side and shower room , as we are in rural area we have no electricity but we have solar panels and battery that can char computer and other things, we have kitchen in case you may need to heat water for your shower

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  What else ...

  we are located 7km from AKagera National Park, we also have mountain bikes that you can use as transport or while doing sports , we can take you to the local markets, hiking , etc..

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We have big space and big parking

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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