African Enterprise Rwanda

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African Enterprise Rwanda Evangelizing the cities of Africa through Word and deed in partnership with the church.

African Enterprise Rwanda is part of the larger organization; African Enterprise (AE). AE is presently operating in 10 African countries; South Africa, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Ghana, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. In addition to these African countries, AE is presently operating in numerous countries throughout North America, Europe and in other regions. Although the organization’s teams reside in the named countries, their evangelistic activities and operations cover the entire continent of Africa and beyond. African Enterprise is a Christian, international, in*******al, interdenominational and non-political organization. Its mission is to “evangelize the cities of Africa through word and deed in partnership with the church”. This vision originated in 1962 when Dr. Michael Cassidy was inspired to start an organization to reach the different cities of Africa with the message of the Gospel. AE Rwanda was established in 1984, with the work best being characterized in two phases, the pre-genocide (1984-1994) period and the post-genocide (1994-present) period. AEE Rwanda responded to the post-genocide phase by revamping existing programs and establishing different programs whilst staying in line with AE’s “word and deed” mission. Since the establishment of AEE Rwanda more than 20 years ago, the organization has changed the lives of thousands of Rwandans while spreading the love of Christ through this great nation.

Today is the International Day of Rural Women.Almost everything we do happens in rural Rwanda. Which means almost everyt...
15/10/2026

Today is the International Day of Rural Women.

Almost everything we do happens in rural Rwanda. Which means almost everything we do depends on rural women — the mothers who walk children to the centre, who cook the meals on the roster, who run the nursery beds, who sit in adult literacy classes after a full day's work.

A girl's education is rarely decided in a classroom. It's decided by whether the woman raising her can afford to keep her there.

Which is why we don't only fund schooling. We fund the household around it.

Learn more: https://aeerwanda.ngo/

For Claire, reading has become something she can do with confidence.As a Primary 4 student, she now chooses books by her...
12/10/2026

For Claire, reading has become something she can do with confidence.

As a Primary 4 student, she now chooses books by herself, reads without help, and enjoys talking about the stories she reads. She can explain what is happening, answer questions and share her ideas with her classmates.

Claire has also noticed that her progress in reading is helping her understand other subjects at school.

Her story is a glimpse of what stronger literacy skills can mean for a child’s confidence, independence and continued learning.

Yesterday was the International Day of the Girl Child. Claire is what it's for.

Read more success stories: https://aeerwanda.ngo/

Supporting girls’ education means helping create the conditions that allow girls to keep learning and developing their p...
09/10/2026

Supporting girls’ education means helping create the conditions that allow girls to keep learning and developing their potential.

For a girl, having access to education can open opportunities to gain knowledge, build skills and grow in confidence. But continued progress also depends on the support around her — from learning resources and supportive environments to families and communities that value her education.

Your donation can help support opportunities that make learning possible for more girls.

Donate today: https://makingadifferencerwanda-gdg-j1205n.raiselysite.com/

*Gifts over $2 are tax deductible in the USA and Australia, and over $5 in New Zealand. UK donors may be eligible for Gift Aid. In the Netherlands, our governance partner Global Development Group is ANBI-registered.

Details: aeerwanda.ngo/donate

A chance to learn can open the door to so many possibilities.For girls, education can mean confidence, skills, independe...
08/10/2026

A chance to learn can open the door to so many possibilities.

For girls, education can mean confidence, skills, independence and the opportunity to shape their own future.

What do you believe education makes possible for girls?

Share your thoughts in the comments.

For Fabrice, reading was not always easy.As a lower primary learner, he once found it difficult to read independently an...
07/10/2026

For Fabrice, reading was not always easy.

As a lower primary learner, he once found it difficult to read independently and understand simple stories. With more opportunities to practise reading and support from his teacher, he has started to make steady progress.

Today, Fabrice can read short words, follow what is being taught in class and take part in reading activities with his classmates. He also enjoys exploring new books and learning alongside other children.

Seeing his own improvement has given him a reason to keep going.

His goal is simple: to continue learning and become an even stronger reader.

Read more success stories: https://aeerwanda.ngo/

Today is World Teachers' Day.Every girl who learns to read in Rwanda learned it from someone. A person who showed up, in...
05/10/2026

Today is World Teachers' Day.

Every girl who learns to read in Rwanda learned it from someone. A person who showed up, in a full classroom, often with very little, and taught her anyway.

We can fund books and build classrooms. Neither works without her.

To every teacher in our programs — and to the one who taught you: thank you.

Tag a teacher who deserves to hear it today 👇

02/10/2026

Every girl deserves the opportunity to access quality education and reach her potential.

Across Rwanda, progress in girls’ education is creating new opportunities. More girls are accessing secondary and higher education, gaining skills and confidence that can influence not only their own futures, but also the communities around them.

Yet barriers such as poverty and cultural expectations remain.

This October, you can help AEE Rwanda continue supporting opportunities for girls to learn and thrive.
Your donation can help make that opportunity possible.

Donate today: https://makingadifferencerwanda-gdg-j1205n.raiselysite.com/

*Gifts over $2 are tax deductible in the USA and Australia, and over $5 in New Zealand. UK donors may be eligible for Gift Aid. In the Netherlands, our governance partner Global Development Group is ANBI-registered.

Details: aeerwanda.ngo/donate

A girl learns to read. Then she learns to question. To dream. To speak up. To lead.Education gives girls more than knowl...
01/10/2026

A girl learns to read. Then she learns to question. To dream. To speak up. To lead.

Education gives girls more than knowledge. It gives them possibilities.

This October at AEE Rwanda, we're celebrating Girl Education.

What did education make possible for you? 👇

A book that hasn't been translated is, for most people, a book that doesn't exist.Today is International Translation Day...
30/09/2026

A book that hasn't been translated is, for most people, a book that doesn't exist.

Today is International Translation Day.

We've spent September on one idea: you can teach a child to read beautifully, but if nothing on the shelf is in the language they think in, the skill quietly fades.

Which makes translators something other than a nice-to-have. They're the bottleneck.

To everyone doing the slow work of moving meaning between languages — especially in languages publishing has never found commercially interesting: thank you.

That's our September. Thanks for reading along.

Positive change begins with everyday acts of kindness, compassion, and generosity.As we close our month focused on liter...
28/09/2026

Positive change begins with everyday acts of kindness, compassion, and generosity.

As we close our month focused on literacy and opportunity, we're reminded that lasting impact is created when communities come together to support one another.

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Kigali
91017

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:30
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:30
Thursday 09:00 - 17:30
Friday 09:00 - 17:30

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