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We are kicking off our New Year’s celebrations early with some incredible news--Boeing has gifted GIFTS Rwanda with a $10,000 major donation! This generous gift will allow our two university students, Penninah and Pacifique, to continue their studies and complete their second year of university. Hear from them below.
But we have even bigger dreams to fulfill. Nine more students who have completed their secondary schooling through GIFTS Rwanda are eagerly waiting for the opportunity to attend trade or university school and transform their futures. With Boeing’s support, we’re just $3,000 short of covering all 11 students’ education for the coming school year. Learn a bit more about these students HERE. We are so close! With your help, we can ensure that no one is left behind. Click HERE to donate and change lives today! If you’re looking to end the year on a high note, this is your chance! Make a tax-deductible gift today to help these students access the education and training they need to break free from the cycle of poverty and uplift their families and communities. Thank you for your generosity and belief in the power of education to create lasting change.  P.S. Your support helps make life-changing education possible. Let's cross the finish line together!
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I hope this message finds you well and filled with the holiday spirit! I wanted to take a moment to personally thank you for your incredible support during our Giving Tuesday 2024 campaign. Thanks to your generous donation, we are thrilled to share that the multipurpose building is already under construction! This building will serve as a vital space for the women and young mothers in our community, providing a safe environment for meetings, vocational training, and a place for them to sell their handmade products—offering them both empowerment and independence. We couldn’t have reached this milestone without you. These pictures show the amazing progress we’ve made so far, and it’s all thanks to your belief in the vision of GIFTS Rwanda. Together, we are creating sustainable change and providing opportunities for a brighter future. As construction continues, we will keep you updated with more photos and milestones along the way. Your support is truly transforming lives, and we can’t wait to see this building fully completed and in use by the community! From all of us at GIFTS Rwanda, thank you once again for your kindness, generosity, and commitment to making a difference. Wishing you and your family a joyful holiday season and a wonderful New Year!  We are thrilled to share that this year’s Giving Tuesday campaign was a tremendous success, and it’s all thanks to your incredible support! Together, with the $20,000 in matching funds, we raised a total of $40,062—TRIPLING the impact on education, housing, and community development in Rugarika.  With your generosity, here’s what we can now achieve:
 THANK YOU for being a part of this life-changing campaign. None of this would be possible without you, and we are deeply grateful for your continued support. P.S. Your generosity is creating lasting change for the people of Rugarika! Keep an eye out for updates on the progress of the new meeting room and shop—we can’t wait to show you the impact your gift is making!
 We’re getting closer to our Giving Tuesday goal of building a meeting room, a space for soap and purse making, an office, and a shop! These buildings will be where women gather to learn valuable trade skills, receive training on money management, conflict resolution, and access vital health education, including puberty and menstruation. The shop will allow women to sell their handmade products—clothes, beaded bags, soaps, lotions, eggs, and vegetables—helping create sustainable income for their families. And I’m excited to share—we now have a design for what these spaces will look like! We are just $5,976 away from turning this design into reality for the community of Rugarika.  Don’t forget, everyone who donates $1,000 or more will have their name added to a plaque in the women’s meeting room. Here’s a sneak peek of what the plaque will look like...  You can learn more about our plans from Brigitte, our GIFTS Rwanda Director, and from Paterne, our GIFTS Rwanda Project Manager, below.
This is your chance to TRIPLE your impact on education, housing, and community development. Will you stand with us? Donate now and be part of this life-changing work! P.S. Remember, your donation is TRIPLE matched for a limited time! Every dollar you give goes three times as far in helping women and their families build brighter futures. Don’t miss this opportunity to make an even bigger impact—donate today and share this email with others who want to help create real change!
 Yesterday, our Project Manager, Paterne, interviewed two incredible women whose lives will be directly transformed by your Giving Tuesday donations. Their stories are a powerful reminder of the impact your generosity can make.  Meet Seraphine: “I’m ICYITEGETSE Seraphine, a mother of eight from the Rugarika Sector. My husband works as a digger, and I earn money by crushing stones for construction. We don’t have land for agriculture, but thanks to GIFTS Rwanda, my children are able to attend school. Though my husband and I struggle to make ends meet, this project has given us hope. We are deeply grateful for your support. May God bless you."  Meet Françoise: “My name is KAMAGAJU Françoise. I have two children, and we live with my younger sister and her two children. Our mother left us, and we’ve faced many challenges, including unplanned pregnancies. But through GIFTS Rwanda, my children now have their school fees paid, and they receive school materials. Your generosity has changed our lives, and I pray for all of you. Thank you so much.” These are the families you are supporting. While we may not be able to solve every problem, we can provide food, education, and hope for a better future. Remember, your gift will be TRIPLE matched for a limited time—every dollar you donate has 3X the power to uplift families from extreme poverty. This is your chance to make an even greater difference! We’ve raised $11,955 so far, and we need your help to reach our $20,000 goal. With your donation today, we can make sure families like Seraphine’s and Françoise’s continue to receive the life-changing support they need to thrive. Click HERE to donate now and help us reach our $20,000 goal! Your contribution will support families like these by providing education, food, and essential supplies, empowering them to build more joyful and abundant lives. Together, we can create lasting change.  P.S. Will you help us spread the word? Share this blog with your friends, family, and colleagues so they can also be part of this incredible movement. Your support means the world to us!
 Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, but why wait when you can make a difference right now? After days like Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday is all about giving back. By donating today, you’ll be fueling real, sustainable change for families in Rugarika. And the best part? Every dollar you give will be TRIPLE matched, thanks to our generous matching donors—meaning your gift will go 3X as far! We’ve raised $5,188 so far, but we need your help to reach our $20,000 goal. Your early donation sets the stage, inspiring others to join this movement of generosity. Don’t wait until tomorrow—give now and help us empower women and their families to build brighter, thriving futures. Together, we can make a lasting impact.  P.S. Remember, your donation will be TRIPLE matched for a limited time! Don’t miss this chance to make 3X the impact. Give now and share this email with friends, family, and colleagues so they can also be part of the incredible change we're making together. Thank you for your support!
 As we approach Giving Tuesday, I want to introduce you to one of the families your donation will directly impact. Pelagie Mukansanga, a mother of two daughters, shares a heartfelt story below about the challenges her family has faced. Due to financial hardship, her daughters were forced to leave school. Thanks to the support of GIFTS Rwanda, one of her daughters is learning to sew through our New Mom Sewing Group. Her other daughter has trained as a hairdresser but lacks the essential tools to begin working and supporting their family. You can hear more from Pelagie in her own words below, where she talks about their journey and how your contribution can help provide the materials needed for her daughter to start earning an income. With your help, they can begin rebuilding their lives and creating a brighter future. Today through Giving Tuesday, your donation will be matched 300%, meaning your gift can have 3X the impact for families like Pelagie’s. Together, we can give women and their families the opportunity to thrive. Thank you for being part of this life-changing mission. Your generosity truly makes a difference. |
