Growing a country, one brick (Itafari) at a time.
The color of the Rwandan soil, the red brick serves to remind
us how simple change can be; to inspire us to take even the
smallest step toward healing our world, and rebuild the foundation
of a country torn apart by fear, hatred and ignorance.
More than a decade after the Rwandan genocide claimed
nearly 1 million innocent men, women and children, the
country continues to struggle against crushing poverty,
starvation, disease, and an overall lack of justice. People
of conscience throughout the world have begun to realize
that this wasn’t solely Africa’s problem, and that any human
rights violation impacts us all. And from that place of
consciousness and compassion, the Itafari Foundation was
born.
A 501(c)(3) organization founded in August 2005, the
Itafari Foundation's vision
is that every Rwandan will have the opportunity to dream of
a better life, and the power to make it a reality. One day,
every Rwandan will thrive as valued, life-long members of
the world community.
All funds, awareness efforts and
partnership programs established by the
Itafari Foundation will directly support the people of
Rwanda in the following capacities:
- Women & Children (widows & orphans):
- Supporting the most vulnerable and innocent
through education, entrepreneurship and training,
child sponsorship, goat rearing programs and other
identified needs as they are identified.
- Providing education fees, uniforms and books to
children so that they can attend school and learn a
trade for self sufficiency.
- In the future, partnering with legitimate
organizations in Rwanda who are providing needed
healthcare services and education regarding AIDS and
other diseases.
- Micro Loans
- Microfinance (loans & credit) is the practice of
extending small loans (often less than $100) to the poor
for income-generating activities often coupled with
other financial services such as savings and insurance.
- 95% of all loans are repaid in full, confirming the
validity of the programs and the value of self
sufficiency.
- Through microfinance, loan recipients can secure
better nutrition, education, healthcare and housing for
themselves and their families.
- Rwandan Awareness Fund
- We are actively listening to those we're
serving, and funding activities that Rwandans tell
us are important
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