Support Peace and Hope Initiative in Rwanda

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In 1994, a horrific incident occurred in Rwanda against the Tutsi ethnic group as Hutu nationalists swept across the land with a mission to kill the minority Tutsi population and anyone who opposed their genocidal intentions.

It was a massacre. In just 100 days, over 800.000 people were slaughtered, most of which were the Tutsi minority and included mothers, fathers, grandparents, and children. Entire families were wiped out forever with unimaginable numbers of children left without parents and forced to fend for themselves.

Albert Musabyimana was only 16 years old during the attack. He and his family, which included extended family such as aunts, uncles, cousins, and more, lived a happy life prior to the attacks. But when the fighting finally subsided, and the smoke cleared...only he and his 2 younger sisters survived. Having been the oldest of the surviving siblings, Albert made it his mission to ensure his sisters were able to enjoy the same prosperous and happy childhood that he had prior to 1994 but his mission did not stop there.

Albert went on to complete a bachelor’s degree at the Kigali Institute of Science and Technology and in 2005, he was selected amongst other families headed by children to receive housing as part of an initiative to support Rwandan youth that was greatly affected by the 1994 Tutsi Genocide.

This gave Albert the opportunity to build a home for his sisters and himself. A place to begin a new life full of hope as they continue to come to terms with their tragic past.

Many in his position would feel their mission was completed. He had secured his family home, and a good education, and provided them a secure, happy life just as he had as a child. But Albert saw how a lack of education continued the cycle of poverty and despair in his community and he knew there was so much more he could do to help the children succeed in life and have hope for their futures.

Albert founded the Peace and Hope Initiative which helps vulnerable children of the deprived community and has dedicated his life to helping orphans and impoverished children in Rwanda receive the basics of life. Through his initiative, he supplies nutrition, shelter, healthcare, emotional support, and education through a school he built on the property he was awarded by the government.

The school currently supports and educates 300 children who otherwise would have nowhere to go to advance their futures. Albert has created not only a school but a small community of hope! Today, he needs your support to continue his mission and ensure every child has the chance at a bright and prosperous future!

Peace and Hope Initiative school only has 10 classrooms as that was all Albert could afford to create at the time. However, since its inception, the school population has grown substantially and with 300 children now sharing only 10 classrooms...education is beginning to suffer.

With your support, Albert can expand the school ensuring that each and every child who attends has access to the education they deserve without overcrowding. The current situation does not allow for any one-on-one time with teachers for any child who is struggling. This causes some children to fall behind as not every child learns at the same pace therefore the school must be expanded, and you can help!

100% of your generous donations will go directly towards Peace and Hope Initiative for the following expenditures:

Purchasing the land around the school: $72,000
Building the addition to the school that will have 20 additional classrooms, and equipping each class with desks, chairs, etc: $150,000
40 computers for the computer lab we are creating for the kids to ensure they have access to as much information as possible: $16,000
School uniforms for all the students(3per student): $9000
School supplies such as paper, notebooks, pencils, etc. as many children cannot afford to purchase their own supplies: $5000

The goal of the Peace and Hope Initiative is not just to expand the school. It is to expand the minds of vulnerable and impoverished children. To give them hope so they have the best possible chance of a bright future.

Education is key to stopping the cycle of poverty that currently plagues the nation. Albert knows first-hand how a good education is the building blocks of hope and together, we can ensure the children receive the best chance at life.

Albert has worked his entire life to help those in need and now is our chance to help him continue his mission. I cannot thank you enough for your support as every donation no matter how big or how small helps another child’s future.

Please share this campaign with your family, friends, and co-workers to help spread the word on this amazing man and his Peace and Hope Initiative.

Thank you!