Rising Above the Storms (RAS)

Patience lives in Eastern Rwanda with both parents and 2 brothers. She’s the oldest child. Both parents are unemployed and can’t afford her education. She’s in 12th grade and has an 80% grade point average. She’s planning to start college next year if she can get financial aid. After school she enjoys singing and reading. Her favorite things about RAS are the financial assistance for her education and the safe environment it provides school. 🤲 Sponsor a RAS scholar for only $55 a month. Your contributions help provide tuition, uniforms, backpacks, books and transport for a Rising Above the Storms child. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gwd9pwUR #RiseAbove #RASSponsorships #SponsorAChild

As we prepare for the upcoming school year beginning in September 2024 in Rwanda, we are excited to announce a new initiative aimed at addressing the essential needs of our students, many of whom face financial challenges. For the first time, we invite you to join us in sponsoring the basic needs of our 67 students living in dorm rooms for the 2024-2025 academic year. Your support can make a significant difference in their lives. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gBrEMZmg You can contribute in the following ways: ✏️ Sponsor a single item starting at just $6 per year per student ✏️ Sponsor all necessary items for one student at $293 for a male student or $315 for a female student for one year By coming together, we can change lives, one child at a time. Thank you for your continued support and generosity! #RiseAbove #EducationForAll #BreakTheCycle #SupportOurStudents #RisingAbovetheStorms

Research indicates that music enhances cognitive function and boosts happiness. When children engage in group singing or playing instruments, they learn the importance of working together towards a shared objective. We're grateful to everyone who donated to Lynette Rambo’s fundraiser for our kids in Rwanda. We raised over $7,000! The children are thrilled with their new piano, music lessons, and teacher. In a divided world, music connects us through our shared humanity. #musicforacause #riseabove #pianolessons #RwandaLearningCenter

Hope lives in Eastern Rwanda with both parents, 2 brothers and 3 sisters.  She’s the second child.  Her parents are unemployed and can’t afford her education with a family of 8.  She’s in 9th grade and excelling in school.  After school she enjoys playing basketball and reading.  Her favorite things about RAS are the financial assistance for his education and the safe environment it provides after school. 🤲 Sponsor a RAS scholar for only $55 a month. Your contributions help provide tuition, uniforms, backpacks, books and transport for a Rising Above the Storms child.  Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gtXb9NDN  #RiseAbove #RASSponsorships #SponsorAChild

🎉 We're thrilled to share our 2023 Annual Report! It has been an incredible year of growth, achievements, and meaningful impact. 🌟 We couldn't be prouder of our dedicated team, donors, partners, board members, and valued community for their unwavering support. 🙏 Our report aims to: 1️⃣ Ensure transparency and credibility: showing where our funds come from and how they're used. 2️⃣ Highlight our accomplishments and challenges: providing insight into our nonprofit operations. 3️⃣ Build trust with our donors and supporters: fostering a stronger connection with our community. 📖➡️ Click to read our 2023 Annual Report: https://lnkd.in/guM8yhZR Thank you for being part of our journey! 🌍📚 #AnnualReport #Transparency #Impact #Nonprofit #Community

Guidance is provided to children on the playground to encourage positive behavioral changes. To address behavioral issues, three training sessions are held each week to boost their skills and motivation. These outdoor sessions are designed for participants of all ages and backgrounds. In May, there were a total of 240 attendances throughout the month. Additionally, AB FC played a friendly match against the Kamonyi Junior team, resulting in a 1-1 draw. We are so thankful to our donors who make this possible 🙏 . #riseabove #youthempowerment

Meet Deliphine Niyigena. Deliphine lives in Eastern Rwanda with both parents, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. She’s the youngest child. Her parents are unemployed and can’t afford her education. She’s in 4th grade and excelling in school. After school she enjoys singing and reading. Her favorite things about RAS are the financial assistance for her education and tutoring to get better at school. Sponsor a RAS scholar for only $55 a month. Your contributions help provide tuition, uniforms, backpacks, books and transport for a Rising Above the Storms child. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gHDX7wDH #riseabove #sponsorachild

We are so thrilled that Lynette Rambo and her husband are visiting Kigali, Rwanda next month for her birthday and will be spending two days giving back to Rising Above the Storms (RAS) underprivileged children. Lynette is raising money to buy our kids a piano and throw 60+ children a party has decided to raise funds to help buy our kids a piano 🎹 They have been asking for it for a few years. This will allow RAS to start piano and music classes for our kids and we couldn’t be more excited. The funds raised would also go to paying for a piano teacher, and clothes/shoes for kids who need it the most. If you'd like to join Lynette in giving back you can do so here - https://lnkd.in/gFA_typN #riseabove #givingbackwithmusic #thegiftofmusic

Only a few spots left at our San Jose Top golf event this Thursday! Don’t miss your chance and sign up here - https://lnkd.in/d_xJDzi7 #golfforacause #riseabove

🏌🏌️♀️⛳ Get out those clubs. Join us on Thursday, May 30th from 6-8 PM at Topgolf San Jose! Each ticket sold will help Rising Above the Storms (RAS) support the incredible children of Rwanda with after school programs, sports, tutoring, counseling and more. Get your ticket here ▶️ https://lnkd.in/gf8_fGfw #golfforacause #RiseAbove