Send life-changing cash to 437 Rwandan families in need. All 437 families across two villages in the Ruyumba region of Rwanda will each receive ~$1,100 to spend and invest on what they need most. To us, ~$1,100 buys a new laptop or a month of rent. In the hands of a family in extreme poverty, it's more than one year's income. By giving cash today, you're helping families in need choose how to invest in their futures.
Families in Ruyumba currently live on $1-2/day and struggle to meet their basic needs: - Most people are farmers, but don't own large enough plots to grow enough food; many struggle to eat more than one meal a day - Water supply is inconsistent - people often rely on nearby natural streams to collect water when the wells are dry - There are few jobs for young people, and families don't have the capital to start small businesses
Your donation will help people like Rosette and Theoneste transform their own lives. Rosette and Theoneste live in northern Rwanda, and their village received their cash transfers earlier this year. They plan to invest in livestock and buy an extra piece of land to increase their harvests. "We hope to renovate our house by plastering the walls and floor with cement. With better harvests and selling livestock offspring, we'll have more reliable sources of income."
Research shows that cash can transform lives - and entire communities. 500+ rigorous academic studies show just how effective cash can be across diverse outcomes like: Boosting local economies by 2.5x for every cash transfer Cutting infant mortality rates in half Improving families' food security and nutrition (even more than a nutrition program) People in poverty deserve to choose how best to improve their lives, and cash gives people the dignity and flexibility to meet their needs.
