A Quiet Crisis: A 12 Year Old's View of the New Rwanda

Meet Andy

At just 12 years old, Andy has become a witness to a struggle that many adults find hard to articulate.

His story is not just one of poverty, but of a family caught in the shifting tides of international policy and local economic change.

Andy's Mother

For years, Andy’s mother was a pillar of the community, working as a dedicated caregiver to girls who faced teenage pregnancies.

As USAID funding shifted and certain international programs scaled back, the local job market felt the pressure. “The jobs just disappeared,” his mother says quietly.

Today, she faces the daunting task of raising two children alone.

With two siblings from separate fathers who provide no support, the burden falls entirely on her tired shoulders.

Making Ends Meet

The loss of a steady income means that "making ends meet" is no longer a goal, but a daily battle for survival.

Andy, once a student with dreams of engineering, now wonders if he will be forced to leave his books behind to help find bread for his sibling.

As Rwanda moves toward a future of self-reliance, Andy's story serves as a reminder of those left in the gaps.

His mother’s hands, once used to comfort the motherless, now reach out for a crumb of economic opportunity that seems further away each day. The resilience of the Rwandan spirit is strong, but even the strongest spirit needs a foundation to stand on. 

Hope For The Future 🌄

We want to thank all of you who help Imani School through your prayers and financial giving. 🙏🏻

Thanks to you, students like Andy and his sibling are able to attend Imani School at no charge. You are filling in the financial gap that is reality in Rwanda.