So much potential!
Investing in the lives of girls by providing quality education is critical!
Rise Up is so glad to be able to partner with The Institute for Women of Excellence (IWE).
IWE is a secondary boarding school for girls focusing on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). IWE is operated by ALARM (African Leadership and Reconciliation Ministries) in Rwanda.
“In Rwanda, educationalists and experts attribute the low enrollment of girls and women to a culture that discourages girls from pursuing sciences on the basis that STEM is too hard for girls… According to Dr Herine Otieno Menya, the director of the African Institute of Mathematical Sciences’ Teacher Training Program, Rwanda, the gender disparity in STEM in Rwanda “has nothing to do with the ability of the girls to do sciences.”
-Jean d’Amour Mbonyinshuti, University World News African Edition 23 July 2020
Adolescence is a critical time that often defines a girl’s future. Girls are strong and capable. They deserve the opportunity for an education in a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment.
The exceptional education provided by IWE has been made possible through families paying school fees and the generosity of financial partners. Please consider supporting IWE and the students by making a monthly or one-time donation.
Check out how far your financial gift goes to support the students and teachers at IWE.
The dollar amounts listed illustrate the type of impact your gift can have. Your donation will be used for IWE according to the greatest need as determined by ALARM-Rwanda in its sole discretion in collaboration with Rise Up.
Investing in Girl’s Education Pays Huge Dividends.
Because of our competent Rwandan teachers who taught us English, I am now at the University of Rwanda.
This opportunity offered me the first steps to becoming a brilliant girl. IWE led to my success where I have recieved tuition through the University of Rwanda where I am studying today. I always value and think about how good IWE has been for me. I am skilled and am able to compete with others at the university.
I am sure I will be a blessing to other vulnerable girls, especially when I finish my courses and start working for a salary.
–Quote from a Graduate of IWE (Institute of Women for Excellence)