Ineza Foundation believes every child, youth, and woman can live in a supportive, vibrant, literate and healthy community. In order to transform lives and achieve this ambitious vision, INEZA focuses on providing learning opportunities in three distinct areas:

LITERACY AND EDUCATION: INEZA strives to promote a culture where reading and writing are used not just for practical purposes, but as an expression of the imagination for all those eager to sharpen their minds and grow. INEZA works to establish Community Libraries and Children’s Reading Corners throughout Rwanda and provides both physical and digital resources to promote the learning journey. They also offer librarian training, outreach events such as reading competitions, camps and clubs, and training of early childhood development caregivers with literacy management skills.

HEALTH: INEZA works to support the well-being of women and children by offering maternal and reproductive health seminars, distributing recyclable sanitary products and providing vulnerable families with healthcare. They also focus on keeping children healthy through nutritional support including seminars, kitchen garden installation, and the provisioning of domestic animals to increase family’s protein intake and provide manure to boost crop production.

COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT: INEZA empowers women and youth through training sessions for skills development. They also support income generating activities and job creation through social enterprise initiatives and savings groups. This hands on skills open doors to employment.

INEZA utilizes a holistic approach which co-locates a library with a community early childhood development center and capacity building platforms for women. By providing a range of services, they foster ownership, self-reliance, involvement and participation of the entire community.

During this trip, volunteers will have the opportunity to participate in the construction of the new Shyorongi Community Center, designed to support the obejectives of INEZA Foundation. They will also learn about the lifestyle, living conditions, traditions, history and culture of Rwanda first hand. It’s a unique opportunity that we are excited to share with you.

INEZA Foundation is a non-governmental, volunteer run non-profit organization that has been operating in Rwanda since 2014.

JJoy Foundation is working in partnership with INEZA Foundation on this project.

JJoy Foundation Team led by Chuck Peterson (INZ-260920-CP)

In Partnership with INEZA Foundation

Team Members