Education Rwanda Project #13175

Restore the Rhythm of Life for 500 Rwandan Youth

by Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village

Restore the Rhythm of Life for 500 Rwandan Youth

Project Report | Jul 28, 2015
Celebrating the African Child

By Barrett Frankel | Development & Communications Manager

While we try to teach our children all about life,

they teach us what life is all about.

--Angela Schwindt

Dear Friends,

June 16th is one of the most meaningful dates on the Agahozo-Shalom calendar. It commemorates the birth day of ASYV Founder, Anne Heyman, and also honors the International Day of the African Child. I can't help but think that it's not a coincidence that they share a date on the calendar.

This newsletter, like our work, focuses on the children who make up the Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village. To some, the odds our kids face may seem insurmountable - but they see opportunity. Our kids are resilient. Our kids areincredible.

In this issue:

Read how our Village staff dedicated a day to our kids
Learn how corporate partner Liquidnet is lending a hand to support our kids
See how a shipping container filled with donated materials brought 500 smiles to our children's faces
Discover what success means as our incredible kids establish themselves after graduation
Apply to the 2016 Village Fellows Program and experience a life-changing year in Rwanda.

Thank you for supporting our kids and being part of their journey as they evolve from being some of the most vulnerable and insecure children to good, caring, responsible citizens of the world, with the power to strengthen their own communities.

Your ongoing engagement, advocacy, and support enables us to pursue our goals of helping some of the most vulnerable kids in Africa. Together, we have the power to transform the lives of kids in Rwanda who are most in need. On behalf of our Board, staff, and every single one of our amazing kids and graduates, thank you for celebrating our children.

My very warmest wishes,

Danielle Burenstein, Executive Director

danielle@asyv.org

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May 11, 2015
Umuryango means Family

By Barrett E. Frankel | Development & Communications Manager

"Family is the most important thing in the world."

--Princess Diana

Dear Friends,

May 15th marks the "International Day of Families," so this newsletter is paying homage to all of you who make up the Agahozo-Shalom umuryango, or family. Thank you for giving the time and resources that allow Agahozo-Shalom kids to evolve from being some of the most vulnerable and insecure children to good, caring, responsible citizens of the world, with the power to strengthen their own communities.

We simply couldn't do it without you!

Your commitment and support enables us to pursue our goals of helping some of the most vulnerable kids in Rwanda. Agahozo-Shalom represents the power of people from around the world coming together as a family to create a solution to a serious challenge. The potential significance of Agahozo-Shalom reaches far beyond Rwanda, as this project has immense capacity for replication and profound impact

As we forge ahead toward the Summer months, we ask that you continue to stand with us, celebrate the many accomplishments and successes that we have had, and help us take on the many challenges to achieve our mission, knowing that our work has the power to transform the lives of kids in Rwanda who are most in need. On behalf of our Board, staff, and every single one of our amazing kids and graduates, thank you for being a part of the Agahozo-Shalom family.

Warmest wishes,

Danielle Burenstein, Executive Director

danielle@asyv.org

Stand Up & Be Counted NEW YORK CITY 2015

May 4th was a special night of celebration and generosity

Photos from the event can be seen here.

The Village Times

Term 1 Was All About Giving Back to the Community

Read about the happenings in the first term here.

The Sunlight Times

ASYV's Student Newspaper

Read The Sunlight Times, Term 1 here.

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ASYV Village Times 2015, Term 1 (PDF)

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Feb 24, 2015
Season of Love

By Barrett Ellyn Frankel | Development & Communications Manager

The Indatwa Class of 2014

"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'"

--Martin Luther King, Jr.

Dear Friends,

We honored a hero in January with Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (FUN FACT: did you know there is a family home named after MLK, Jr. in the Village?), and we celebrated those we love in February with Valentine's Day. What better way of tying the two together than to say to each and every one of you that because of the love you have given to the Agahozo-Shalom Family, YOU are our hero. We simply couldn't do it without you!

Your support enables us to pursue our goals of helping some of the most vulnerable kids in Rwanda. Thank you for being our partners, advocates, friends, and supporters.

As we forge ahead toward the Spring months, we ask that you continue to stand with us, celebrate the many accomplishments and successes that we have had, and help us take on the many challenges to achieve our mission, knowing that our work has the power to transform the lives of kids in Rwanda who are most in need. We hope that you'll be able to join us at our 7th-Annual Stand Up & Be Counted benefit on May 4th in NYC. Details are below.

Thank you for being our partners. Together, we can!

Warmest wishes,

Danielle Burenstein, Executive Director

danielle@asyv.org

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Stand Up & Be Counted NEW YORK CITY 2015

Save the date for a special night of celebration and generosity

Sponsorship response forms can be downloaded here.

Invitations will be forthcoming. Learn more here.

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Solar Field & Tony Blair

East Africa's first grid-connected and utility-scale solar field is now online

Agahozo-Shalom was proud to host the ceremonial ribbon-cutting for Gigawatt Global's solar field on Thursday February 5th, and host a very special VIP, in town to tour the field on February 12th - Tony Blair.

Read about the grand opening here.

Read about Tony Blair's visit here.

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The Class of 2018

Agahozo-Shalom's 7th Class Has Moved Into the Village

No one can dispute the fact that Agahozo-Shalom is a beautiful place. However it is not the scenery that really makes ASYV beautiful, but the students that fill the Village with youthful liveliness, ambition, and insurmountable hope. This is why all of the staff was overjoyed when they welcomed the Class of 2018 to their new home in January.

Read about the start of the school year here.

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Congratulations Indatwa Grade, Class of 2014

ASYV Hosted its 3rd Graduation Ceremony

On January 8th, the Village celebrated its third graduating class - Indatwa Grade. Indatwa is a Kinyarwanda word that most closely resembles the term role model in English, or "people with a good attitude and high achievements whom you can learn from."

Read about the celebratory event here.

Watch a VIDEO here.

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In Memory of Anne

January 31st marked the one-year anniversary of the tragic passing of Agahozo-Shalom's Founder, Anne Heyman. Everyone who was lucky enough to have met her knows what a truly inspiring and passionate woman she was. The creation of Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village was only made possible through her tireless hard work and dedication to helping others. Reflective of her kindred spirit, the Village decided to commemorate her life through a Village-wide Tikkun Olam volunteer project.

Click here to learn more.

Watch a VIDEO about the event here.

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