Empower Rwanda's Future Through Education

Thanks to your generosity, our students continue to move forward — building stability, confidence, and opportunity through education.

Ephraim is now in his final year of university, studying pre-law and preparing for life beyond graduation. Reaching this stage is a remarkable achievement and reflects years of perseverance, determination, and the steady support made possible by donors like you.

All other sponsored students remain enrolled and progressing as expected. While these updates may seem modest, they represent meaningful success. For many of our students, continued access to education — without interruption — is a powerful indicator of long-term impact and stability.

This period also brings an outstanding academic highlight. Guillène earned 1st place out of 51 students in her class, finishing with an impressive 84% overall average in Hospitality Studies. Her accomplishment speaks to her dedication and the transformative effect that consistent educational support can have on a student’s confidence and performance.

Thank you for making these outcomes possible. Your support does more than fund education — it provides hope, continuity, and the chance for students to imagine and pursue a brighter future. We are deeply grateful for your commitment to standing alongside these students on their journey.

Warmly,

Jennifer Paone, Board Chair

Nancy Zeller, Founder

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All of us at Rwanda-one4one share in the joy and pride of Agape’s incredible achievement. Thanks to your generous support, our organization has been able to cover Agape’s school fees since 2016—and today, we are thrilled to celebrate how far she has come.

Agape grew up in Rubavu, in Rwanda’s Western Province. When Agape was still a child, her father passed away, leaving her mother to raise her and her siblings alone. Her family faced deep poverty, and every school term was a struggle to afford fees, uniforms, and supplies. Yet through it all, Agape’s mother encouraged her education and dreams for a brighter future.

From a young age, Agape stood out for her curiosity and determination. After completing primary school, she was placed at a secondary school far from home through Rwanda's national education placement system where she could only visit her family during holidays. Despite the distance and challenges, she remained focused and consistently achieved top marks, earning the respect of her teachers, peers and family at home.

Her hard work paid off. In her final year of secondary school, Agape applied to the University of Rwanda and was awarded a full scholarship to pursue a Bachelor of Business Administration (Honors) in Transport and Logistics Management. In October, she began her freshman year at the Huye Campus, ready to embrace this next chapter with confidence and hope.

Agape’s journey is a powerful reminder of why your support matters. Because of you, a young woman from a small village in Rwanda has risen above hardship to pursue her education, and inspire others to do the same.

Her name—Agape, meaning “unconditional love”*—beautifully reflects the spirit of our community and the difference your generosity makes every day.

Thank you for believing in Agape, and in the power of education to transform lives.

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