“Project Rwanda” was born from an experience in Africa that involved students at a school, an afternoon of sharing questions and answers in 3 languages, and a promise to try to get those students the materials that would help them learn and improve their possibilities for success in a country that isn’t overflowing with success stories. That was in October of 2003.

In late summer of 2005 came the opportunity to return to Africa, Rwanda specifically. Plans were made for the trip to be in December. The promise to bring the supplies to the ACEJ Karama Secondary School in Gitarama was taking on a life of its own. The endeavor took several months of planning, telling stories of Africa and their needs, and frankly a lot of leg work. During this time we made our intentions known to our friends and families, those that we knew would care. With their assistance we were able to take the students tuition money and nearly a thousand pounds of supplies that made studying a little easier in Gitarama, the calculators were a particularly big hit.

Now a new opportunity has arrived. It is an opportunity that not only will impact the current students at ACEJ, but will affect the students and people of Rwanda for generations.

A plan for a much needed dormitory is in the works and provides the chance for everyone, including you, to pitch in to make it happen. One hundred percent of the contribution that you are making, will go to the construction of this much needed housing project, and will provide students with a safe and comfortable place to live and study while attending classes. This project has endless ramifications to the future of this tiny African country by supporting a much needed education system.

We have made this project a priority and in doing so; we have made contributing easy and rewarding for donors. Not only is EVERY CENT collected dedicated to the cause with no hidden costs or agendas, EVERY CENT is fully tax deductible.

The process is simple:

Write a check to our Ames based Non-Profit Organization: Axiom International. On the memo line, write in “Rwanda Dorm Project” to identify what project your donation is intended for. Mail it to Erik Roys (PO Box 85 Jewell, Ia 50130) to ensure it will get to the Axiom International Treasurer. After your check has been received, you will receive a letter in the mail thanking you for your donation and providing information of the 501(C3) status for you to use at tax time.

Your contribution is appreciated by all of us involved in making this ACEJ Dormitory dream a reality, and we will keep you apprised of the project’s progress as it grows. Most of all, the students of the ACEJ Karama Secondary School in Gitarama, Rwanda will be speechlessly thankful for this life changing gift.