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2008-9 Action Plan
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accomplishments
ACTIVITIES IN THE YEAR – 2007
AMURT completed its 13 years of service in the country and
conducted a brief survey to measure the impact of its projects.
AMURT expatriates and volunteers made several visits to the
completed projects and organized several community meetings to
ascertain the problems and identify local solutions.
AMURT supported schools in Rwanda
ANNUAL REPORT-2007
AMURT (Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team) is an International
Voluntary Organization founded in India in 1970 with a motto of
helping underprivileged members of the society through extending
emergency humanitarian relief and long term development
co-operation. It is a United Nation's recognized NGO with
experience in running schools, orphanages, health care, income
generation and capacity building programs all utilizing local
resources.
AMURT Rwanda has completed a number of Projects from
1994-2007
in different sectors including rehabilitation and new
construction of Schools, rehabilitation of health facilities,
supply of water tanks etc. It has organized several training
programs in self sufficiency for women and the disabled, and
supported a Micro-credit project for development of economic
growth and poverty eradication in the local community.
Other support
I. Street Children Rehabilitation and Orphans
Educational Support:
The on going student support program of rehabilitation of street
children from street to school continues with the provision of
education materials and school fees. Since 1995 more than 700
students have benefited from this sponsorship Program.
II. Income Generation:
AMURT bought tilapia fingerlings from the government hatchery in
Butare, which were transported and planted in the pond site at
Kigali. The ponds had been rehabilitated by the group in
preparation for the planting according to Ministry's
instructions.
Group: AFAK - Twisungane – Kacyiru Commune, Kimihurura Sector in
Kimicanga Cellules were involved in training and a small start
up capital was supported for their benefit.
III. Four bicycles were purchased for the use of street
children.
IV. A small restaurant was funded in the Nyamirambo area to
render cheap food to the local community.
V. Micro-credit Program
AMURT Rwanda started the micro-credit project in 2000 with 22
women of ABUNGANYE Association benefiting from this program.
ABUNGANYE Association is located in Secteur Biryogo (Nyamirambo)
in Nyarugenge Commune. Three more associations in Kigali are
ready to benefit from this micro-credit program.
EXPERIENCE AND LESSONS LEARNED
Impact
Student enrollment increased by 40% as reflected in the report
with over 20% being girl students.
Community Participation
The local communities are aware of the future of their children
and are looking for proper education. The communities are
supportive and industrious to maintain the existing facilities
and have greater willingness for expansion according to their
own capacity.
Achievement of overall objectives:
AMURT is satisfied with the project progress. It continues to
assess and identify needs and make long-term strategies for the
restoration of a sound educational and health system in Rwanda
through collaboration with government, NGO's and International
agencies.
AMURT looks forward to getting support from the Government to
continue playing a major role as a partner in the restoration of
Rwandan society.
2008-9 Action Plan
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The projects in Rwanda are the result of hard
work by
the communities and strong determination by the local dedicated AMURT
staff. However, we remain reliant on contributions from
individuals and funding agencies to complete and expand the
projects.
To contribute you can:
2. Send a donation via the
AMURT Global
office in Washington DC, USA.
3. Send a donation to Rwanada:
AMURT Rwanda:
Po-Box 2866, Kigali
Gikondo, Rwanda.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
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