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PROJECT RWANDA
Project Rwanda currently operates with a small group of Board members who all donate their time and energy to the project. Donations are primarily used to support actual projects. Project Rwanda is primarily a goodwill, volunteer driven organization in the United States.
Actions
- Construction and distribution of cargo bikes that are used for local’s jobs.
- Coffee-bike program (transportation from farms to the washing station).
- Increase awareness for Rwanda, the country and its people, as a tourism and cycling destination.
- Team Rwanda bicycle team to promote national pride.
- The film "Rising from Ashes".
Purpose/Mission Statement
- "committed to furthering the economic development of Rwanda through initiatives based on the bicycle as a tool and symbol of hope. Our goal is use the bike to help boost the Rwandan economy as well as re-brand Rwanda as a beautiful and safe place to do business and visit freely". (Link).
Other relevant information
Founded in |
2005/6 |
Headquarters |
820 Park Row # 559, Salinas, CA 93901-2406, 970.925.2252 |
Works in which Districts |
Butare |
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Open to help more |
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How to get assistance |
Take contact |
Open for volunteers |
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Number of Employees/Volunteers |
Four volunteer Board members. Two salaried project managers residing in Rwanda, a National Bicycle Director who oversees the operation and development of Team Rwanda and its riders, and a National Bicycle Director. |
Financial information
Main Donors |
Texas A & M University, USAID/SPREAD, West Hill Coffee company |
Main Partners |
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Income |
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Expenditures |
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Why Support Project Rwanda
- It helps with one specific and needed means of transportation in a rural area.
- It is well on track to make Rwanda a cycling destination and give Rwandan bikers a global reach.
Links
You can Donate
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