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Bertrand Ishimwe speaking to supporters in the United States, with his paintings on display

Irembo US

Opening support across borders.

Irembo US connects supporters, schools, institutions and partners in the United States with Irembo Foundation’s programs in Rwanda.

Irembo US, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, was formed in October 2017 to raise funds and help guide decisions for the many programs run by Irembo Foundation, an NGO in Kigali, Rwanda.

Mission

Irembo US works to offer the tools that maximise the potential of vulnerable youth in Rwanda, and to ensure that participating youth and their families have access to housing, education and health services.

Goals

  1. 1

    Grow the scholarship program by funding school fees and supplies for vulnerable children of all ages — children without proper housing, nutrition, health services or social and emotional support.

  2. 2

    Fund the Saturday Nutrition Program: a weekly meal, social and emotional support, help with studies, English lessons and active play.

  3. 3

    Help maintain the community center that provides space and supplies for Mama Rwanda vocational training for young women and the mothers of Irembo’s children.

  4. 4

    Support mentorship for young adults, with training in vocational and life skills and help finding employment.

  5. 5

    Continue the global youth community, where young adults share ideas and strategies for positive change in their communities.

Bertrand Ishimwe speaking to a community group beside his elephant paintingBertrand Ishimwe showing his paintings to children in the United StatesBertrand Ishimwe speaking to studentsBertrand Ishimwe with students during a school visit

Irembo US events

Gatherings in the United States share Rwandan culture, art and the story of Irembo with new friends and supporters.

Supporters gathered on a deck at sunset for an Irembo US evening with a Rwandan dancerBertrand Ishimwe speaking beside a traditional Rwandan dancer at an Irembo US gatheringGuests at an Irembo US event in an art gallery hung with East African paintings

Friends from the United States in Rwanda

Supporters of Irembo US travel to Kigali to meet the children, visit schools, help at the Saturday program and learn from the Irembo team.

An Irembo team member welcoming visitors from the United States at the centerVisitors watching a lesson in a secondary-school classroomVolunteers preparing trays of sandwiches for the childrenA visitor holding up a picture book during story timeA visitor jumping rope while children laugh and cheerA visitor with an Irembo team memberIrembo children performing a traditional Rwandan dance for visitorsA visitor and Bertrand Ishimwe in conversation over dinner in KigaliFriends from abroad smiling with Irembo team membersVisiting friends and the Irembo team at a dinner in Kigali

Registration

Irembo US is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation recognised by the U.S. Treasury since October 2017. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Irembo US team

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