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ORI is dedicated to helping orphans and other socially vulnerable young people in Rwanda pursue a university education and ultimately become leaders in driving economic development and social reconciliation.  
Computers, Ambition, and Leadership: How Janvier Kwihangana puts it all togetherBetween computer science classes at the Kigali Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) and putting in hours as the manager of a local video store, you might think that Janvier Kwihangana’s plate was already full. But Janvier recently explained his ambitious outlook to ORI Program Manager Julie Lelek: “I learned in life that if you want to get anything done, and done well, you have to do it yourself.” Following his own advice, Janvier, who aspires to become a leader in Rwanda’s IT sector, decided that student government would be a great opportunity to learn management skills and teamwork. By acquiring these leadership skills in the short-term, he hopes to move closer to his long-term ambitions. more… View all Posts »
ORI volunteer profiled in SF ChronicleThe San Francisco Chronicle recently profiled Simin Marefat, one of Orphans of Rwanda’s most amazing volunteers. In addition to discussing her tremendous work with ORI, the article describes her volunteer experiences throughout the world and her life story. Read the piece here. ORI in the New York Times!Read Josh Ruxin’s piece on ORI, university education in Rwanda, and one of our star students. View all Recent Updates » |
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"ORI is helping to address a critical need by supporting higher education for vulnerable youth in Rwanda. I know the ORI team well and we have built a collaboration based on the shared belief that high-quality education and health care can help Rwanda transform its future."
- Dr. Paul Farmer Founder of Partners In Health and subject of the best-selling book Mountains Beyond Mountains |
