Rwanda
EducationOrphans of Rwanda - Housing to Empower Rwanda's Future Leaders
Address
Orphans of Rwanda
16 Highland Street
Cambridge,
MA
2138
United States
917-558-9019
http://www.orphansofrwanda.org
Mission
Orphans of Rwanda, Inc. (ORI) is dedicated to helping orphans and other socially vulnerable young people in Rwanda pursue a university education and ultimately become leaders in fostering economic development and social reconciliation. ORI provides holistic support – including tuition, housing, health care, and supplemental training programs – to ensure that students are prepared to excel. One hundred and twenty students throughout Rwanda now attend university through ORI scholarships.
Programs
ORI promotes each student’s well-being, academic and professional success by providing housing, healthcare, a monthly living stipend, and computer & language training. Additionally, ORI launched a career development program that matches students with internships at local businesses and nonprofit organizations. The internship initiative provides students with professional skills and increases their employment opportunities.
Orphans of Rwanda's Current Projects on GlobalGiving
 Housing to Empower Rwanda's Future Leaders |
Personnel Overview
Michael Brotchner - Executive Director
Michael is overseeing this project. Prior to joining ORI, Michael was the Director of Development for the Fund for Public Schools, which secures private funding for the New York City Department of Education's reform efforts and develops public-private partnerships. Michael holds an MBA from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, and a BA from Wesleyan University.
Charles Rukikanshuro - Country Director
Prior to joining ORI, Charles coordinated a youth and civic education program operated by GTZ, a German NGO. Charles has also worked for the Secretary General of the General Association of Students of the National University of Rwanda. He holds degrees in English linguistics and law; he is fluent in French, English, and Kinyarwanda.
Personnel Statistics
Michael Brotchner, Executive Director
Founded in 2004
Employees: 8
Volunteers: 6
