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See ya over there!
Hope: Global needs you… yes, YOU! We’re opening a t-shirt competition for all you creative types out there. Here’s how it works: Get out all those artsy pens, pencils and markers you haven’t used in ages (or illustration software for all you techies) and create something powerfully unique to support Rwanda. We’ve decided to give this competition a theme… wait for it… “Regrowth”!
You might be asking the following: what’s the goal? Well, we’re glad you asked. The goal is to create a culture of support and recognition of where the need is. By donating some of your time to this creative endeavor you will be giving Hope: Global the chance to not only raise awareness but also funding for so many of the hands on projects that are taking place.
Specifics of the designs should be the following: no larger than 30cm/20cm. No violence or questionable material, please. There isn’t a limit to the colours, but keep in mind the image designed will be printed on either white or black t-shirts depending on what is created/will look best.
The prizes are as follows:
1st Prize – The winner will have their designed t-shirt made into a limited order of 1,500 shirts that will be available on our website.
2nd Prize –A copy of the book soon to be released “Rwanda: Speak, I’m Listening”.
3rd Prize – A bag full of Hope: Global merchandise.
So go on, get those creative juices flowing and get on board to help where you can; we are so very excited to see what you all put in!
Send in all your genius creations to:
info@hoperwanda.org
Deadline is the 3rd of March!
The School has a roof – thank you!
In December 2011, there was an urgent need for a roof on the new building at Fruits of Hope Academy in Rwanda who were unable to hold classes in the church building from January 2012.
As of last week, the classes were being held in the new building (pictured) and the students were able to resume thier studies without interruption.
Thank you to all who donated to see this accomplished. There is still a need to paint the classrooms and to furnish them with desks and chairs, if you’d like to contribute to these items please click here.
“We cannot stop smiling…”
These children are some of the students on HOPE scholarships who attend Kigali City School. They wished to send this photo to show their sponsors that they “cannot stop smiling” and could someone please tell the sponsors for them!
Stanley, who is now in Primary 6 said,
“I consider myself to be one of the lucky children in my nation. Do you know how it feels to see your parent failing to send you to school? We are so, so, so proud of HOPE Rwanda. We take you to be a very good parent. Seeing ourselves in a good school and well dressed makes our hearts so proud of HOPE Rwanda. We love and pray for whoever gives so we can attend school.”
Stanley would like to become the President of Rwanda one day. “I do well in school. I want to work hard. I do not want to be poor like my parents. I want to have children and my children shall go to good schools. I will also make sure that I will put in school students whose parents cannot do it for them. Thank you”
So here’s how it works: Get out all those artsy pens, pencils and markers you haven’t used in ages (or illustration software for all you techies) and create something powerfully unique to support Rwanda. We’ve decided to give this competition a theme… wait for it… “Regrowth”!
You might be asking the following: what’s the goal? Well, we’re glad you asked. The goal is to create a culture of support and recognition of where the need is. By donating some of your time to this creative endeavor you will be giving HOPE: Global the chance to not only raise awareness but also funding for so many of the hands-on projects that are taking place.
Specifics of the designs should be the following:
The prizes are as follows:
So go on, get those creative juices flowing and get on board to help where you can; we are so very excited to see what you all put in!
Send in all your genius creations to: info@hoperwanda.org
Deadline is the 3rd of March!
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We are officially two months away from our annual Walk of Hope! We hope everyone can make it! Make sure to mark your calendars!
Register here: Sticky Tickets
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To volunteer for this year to go to Rwanda, Uganda or Cambodia, please apply here.
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This is the last week that applications are open to volunteer for our education trips this year! Please let us know if you have any questions. Apply here.
Positions:
* students in the final year of studies in relevant fields may apply.
HOPE: Global is looking for Australian teachers, nurses, administrators, photographers and IT specialists – willing hearts and hands to give 2-3 weeks to build the capacity of schools, orphanages, vocational training centres in Rwanda, Cambodia, Uganda and Kenya.
By training one teacher or worker in a school or orphanage, the quality of education increases and equips hundreds of children.
HOPE: Global is an Australian faith based development organization which works through volunteers. We partner with small community based organizations through to government ministries. We exist to serve the poor and bring hope by strengthening existing organizations across the world through training.
Location Information:
| Where | Uganda |
| When | April 21- May 5 |
| Who | Teachers, Health, IT, Administrators, Psychologists, Media |
| Why | To support Irene Gleeson Foundation with 10,000 students , many of whom are ex child soldiersTo develop community health trainingTo support Watoto develop ICT skills in secondary teachersTo support Watoto develop guided reading and early literacy classroom strategies |
| Where | Rwanda |
| When | June 30- July 15, 2011(NSW school holidays) |
| Who | Teachers, Health, IT, Administrators, Media, |
| Why | To train Early Childhood teachers from 192 newly started preschoolsTo train English teachersTo develop community health trainingTo train teachers and community members in Microsoft Office 2007 |
| Where | Rwanda -Kenya |
| When | June 30- July 15, 2011(NSW school holidays) |
| Who | Teachers, Nurses, IT, Administrators, Speech Therapists |
| Why | To train Early Childhood teachersTo train English teachersTo support teachers and community health workers in largest slum in Sub Saharan AfricaTo teach bookkeeping and small business start up skills to small entrepreneursTo develop community health training.To train teachers and community members in Microsoft Office 2007 |
| Where | Cambodia |
| When | September 22- Oct 6, 2012 |
| Who | Teachers, Nurses, IT, Administrators, |
| Why | To support Christian Schools provide student centred quality educationTo support NGOs across Cambodia quality education for childrenTo train Early Childhood teachersTo train English teachersTo teach Math and Science Secondary teachersTo teach bookkeeping and small business start up skills to small entrepreneursTo develop community health training.To train teachers and community members in Microsoft Office 2007 and IT in Education |
Please be aware that all our volunteers are entirely self-funded (including flights, accommodation and all living expenses).
Email the Education and Training Manager, Michelle Shaw.
michelle@hoperwanda.org
Click here for online application form. Applications close on the 30th January 2012.
Please note: You will need to complete a Australian Federal Police Check and adhere to our Child Protection Policy.
All unsuccessful applicants will be notified via email.
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Our volunteers had a great time in Cambodia last year. We held teacher training conferences. Here is some feedback of what people thought of the Conference.
If you are interested in joining us in Cambodia this year, please apply here by January 30th.
“The best part about the conference was:
“leadership sessions.”
“every instructor explained the lesson well and they got the students/trainees to practice after teaching each subject.”
“leadership and learning styles.”
“They are amazing women who have gifts of God. They have brought great knowledge to share with teachers in Cambodia.”
“the teaching was good with lots of materials to show, the creation of materials was great”
“leadership and management- I have received some new ideas and experience.”
“ I have received new ideas especially Webpage.”
” showing materials and sharing knowledge/experience.”
“Math and English games and leadership.”
“that after a session, there were games, or songs to get a happy atmosphere, and I enjoyed the leadership sessions. “
“learning styles, First Aid and IT.”
“meeting, exchanging ideas and gaining more knowledge.”
“the creation of teaching materials of Math, Science and the theory and practice in First Aid sessions.”
“all parts, and I really like the way your team teach.”
“teaching methods, classroom and discipline management, games, and the production of teaching materials.”
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Here are some current photos from the Fruits of Hope Academy in Kigali. We are so excited for the things that are happening there! Below are photos of their Assemble at a new building and pupils clapping hands to show their thanks to God.
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We are still in need of volunteers for our Education Trips this year. We are welcoming volunteers in all areas, but especially:
* students in the final year of studies in relevant fields may apply.
If this interests you, please apply here by January 30th.
HOPE: Global is looking for volunteers with willing hearts and hands to give 2-3 weeks to build the capacity of schools, orphanages, vocational training centres in Rwanda, Cambodia, Uganda and Kenya.
By training one teacher or worker in a school or orphanage, the quality of education increases and equips hundreds of children.
HOPE: Global is an Australian faith based development organization which works through volunteers. We partner with small community based organizations through to government ministries. We exist to serve the poor and bring hope by strengthening existing organizations across the world through training.
We ask the question ”Where can we lend a hand? How can we help?”
| Where | Uganda |
| When | April 14- April 29th |
| Who | Teachers, Health, IT, Administrators, Psychologists, Media |
| Why | To support Irene Gleeson Foundation with 10,000 students , many of whom are ex child soldiersTo develop community health trainingTo support Watoto develop ICT skills in secondary teachersTo support Watoto develop guided reading and early literacy classroom strategies |
| Where | Rwanda |
| When | June 30- July 15, 2012(NSW school holidays) |
| Who | Teachers, Health, IT, Administrators, Media, |
| Why | To train Early Childhood teachers from 192 newly started preschoolsTo train English teachersTo develop community health trainingTo train teachers and community members in Microsoft Office 2007 |
| Where | Rwanda -Kenya |
| When | June 30- July 15, 2012(NSW school holidays) |
| Who | Teachers, Nurses, IT, Administrators, Speech Therapists |
| Why | To train Early Childhood teachersTo train English teachersTo support teachers and community health workers in largest slum in Sub Saharan AfricaTo teach bookkeeping and small business start up skills to small entrepreneursTo develop community health training.To train teachers and community members in Microsoft Office 2007 |
| Where | Cambodia |
| When | September 22- Oct 6, 2012 |
| Who | Teachers, Nurses, IT, Administrators, |
| Why | To support Christian Schools provide student centred quality educationTo support NGOs across Cambodia quality education for childrenTo train Early Childhood teachersTo train English teachersTo teach Math and Science Secondary teachersTo teach bookkeeping and small business start up skills to small entrepreneursTo develop community health training.
To train teachers and community members in Microsoft Office 2007 and IT in Education |
Please be aware that all our volunteers are entirely self-funded (including flights, accommodation and all living expenses).
Email the Education and Training Manager, Michelle Shaw.
michelle@hoperwanda.org
Click here for online application form. Applications close on the 30th January 2012.
Please note: You will need to complete a Australian Federal Police Check and adhere to our Child Protection Policy.
All unsuccessful applicants will be notified via email.
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…on our annual Walk of Hope 2012!!! The Walk of Hope is organzied to raise awareness and funds for education training that will impact tens of thousands of local teachers in Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya and Cambodia. We will walk 18 kms, from Inaburra School in Bangor to Cronulla Beach in the Sutherland Shire. This is such a fun day for family and friends to walk together for a great cause!
So join us on March 31st, 2012! To register please visit: Sticky Tickets.
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