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We share our children's stories in the hopes of inspiring others to join us in taking action.
Stories
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March 22nd, 2022
Idrissa Dusengimana: Our first college-bound RAS alum
It is with great excitement that Rising Above the Storms announces its first high school graduate: Idrissa Dusengimana.
General Updates
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February 14th, 2022
The Meaning of Love
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we at Rising Above the Storms want to share with you some of the things we love. We love the undying resilience the children show through their daily plight. We love how their progress continues to inspire and draw other lost children to the Center.
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November 30th, 2021
Something as Simple as a Plate of Food
Many of our youth come from poor, single-parent households struggling with food security. Hunger is one of the main reasons why our youth drop out of school. Our youth end up in the streets in search of food, often begging and committing acts of desperation. How can a child hope to graduate high school when their basic needs aren’t even being met?
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November 18th, 2021
My name is Assouman
Before joining Rising Above the Storms, I was in a gang. But then I joined counseling sessions and I got off the streets and reunited with my family.
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November 11th, 2021
My name is Irangishatse
I am part of the RAS and Amahoro Builders family. I am grateful for the person I have become.
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November 3rd, 2021
My name is Isaac
The Center has helped me restore my faith in self. My mother is proud of me and my entire community can see the transformation I’ve made.
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August 6th, 2021
Success Story: Idrissa Dusengimana
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August 5th, 2021
Success Story: Irumva Daniel
Born to a teenage mother without the means to take care of him, Daniel was left as a baby to be raised by his grandmother.
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August 4th, 2021
Success Story: Andrew Mucyo
Born into a disorganized and conflicting family, Andrew faced domestic violence and poverty early in his life. This led him to drop out of school and join the street life.
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August 3rd, 2021
Success Story: Abijuru Line
At Rising Above the Storms, we have seen our children impacted by family issues, violence, or even an identity crisis. Since the age of nine years old Abijuru Line, now 14, has come to our center because of such factors.
Team Member Spotlights
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March 25th, 2021
Get to know our Executive Director and Founder, Alphonsine Anderson
Learn about Alphonsine Anderson's story and the experiences that inspired her to create Rising Above the Storms
General Updates
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February 18th, 2021
Measuring Your Impact
Join our virtual letter campaign to submit words of encouragement or inspiration to give our kids hope during the pandemic.
Team Member Spotlights
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October 13th, 2020
Four Things I’ve Learned at Rising Above the Storms
RAS staff member Fred Gatete shares the four life lessons he's learned working with Rising Above the Storms.
General Updates
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October 6th, 2020
Everything You Need to Know About Rising Above the Storms
RAS staff member Alice on everything you need to know about Rising Above the Storms' current project in Rwanda.
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October 2nd, 2020
An October Update on the Children
COVID-19 has affected people all over the world in different aspects of their lives.
General Updates
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September 24th, 2020
Sending a Virtual Letter
Join our virtual letter campaign to submit words of encouragement or inspiration to give our kids hope during the pandemic.
Stories
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September 2nd, 2020
September 2020: A letter from Amahoro Builders on the conditions of the Busanza Group during COVID-19
COVID-19 has been a challenge for everyone in their daily lives. In Rwanda, it has deeply affected our children and their families.
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August 26th, 2020
August 2020: A letter from Amahoro Builders on the conditions of the Gatenga Group during COVID-19
COVID-19 has been a challenge for everyone in their daily lives. In Rwanda, it has deeply affected our children and their families.
Team Member Spotlights
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July 21st, 2020
Team Member Spotlight: Dieudonne Irakoze
Dieudonne currently lives at the Center in Rwanda; he cooks, cleans and watches children who temporarily stay at the Center in between transitioning off the street and returning to their community.
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July 14th, 2020
Facing the coronavirus from inside the Center: Eric’s story
Eric is one of four kids who live at the Center, and who have stayed there throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
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July 7th, 2020
Team Member Spotlight: Yvette Uyisabye
Born and raised in Rwanda, Yvette is an office administrator and councelor for Rising Above the Storms.
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June 30th, 2020
Facing the coronavirus from inside the Center: Saidi’s story
Saidi is one of four kids who live at the Center, and who have stayed there throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
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June 23rd, 2020
Team Member Spotlight: Fred Gatete
Fred joined Rising Above the Storms (RAS) Rwanda (via Peace Builders) in June 2017. He serves as an Accountant for the Center in Rwanda and Counselor for the children.
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June 16th, 2020
Facing the coronavirus from inside the Center: Ngabo’s story
Ngabo is one of four kids who live at the Center, and who have stayed there throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Team Member Spotlights
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June 9th, 2020
Team Member Spotlight: Alice Musabimana
Being healthy is the first human capital. There are no spare parts for the body.
General Updates
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June 1st, 2020
June 2020: An Update On The Kids Living At The Center
On March 14, 2020 the first cases of the coronavirus were identified in Rwanda. Like many other countries across the globe, the Rwandan government put measures in place to limit the spread of virus.
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December 12th, 2019
Rising Above the Storms Reaches 500 Likes on Facebook
We’ve just reached 500 likes on our Facebook page! Thank you to everyone who has been with us during this journey.
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March 30th, 2019
A great privilege, that I got to be named one of them!
In 2018, Rising Above the Storms founder Alphonsine Anderson was selected as a Grand Prize Winner of The Bridge Awards, which included a VIP trip to the Global Citizen Festival in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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September 20th, 2017
Rising Above the Storms: a Name and a Personal Story!
Never in a million years have I ever thought that I would start a nonprofit, leave alone sharing personal, painful wounds of my past with strangers on the cyberspace, or in person for that matter.
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