JJoy Foundation is excited to partner with INEZA Foundation (INEZA), a non-governmental, volunteer run non-profit organization that has been operating in Rwanda since 2014. 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.

Our Current Campaign

Your donation will be used to purchase books in the local Kinyarwandan language that will be placed in libraries throughout Rwanda. Together we will encourage the creativity, imagination and critical thinking of youth as they become the leaders of tomorrow. Thank you for your support!

About JJoy Foundation

JJoy Foundation works to develop relationships with established organizations doing amazing work in their own communities within our focus areas of shelter, education and health. We create relationships which uphold the autonomy of our local partners, who define the needs and approach of each project. We increase the visibility and reach of these partners by raising awareness and funds within the US in support of their projects. We also, from time to time, facilitate volunteer teams who participate directly in our work.

Promoting a Culture of Reading in Rwanda

JJoy Foundation in Partnership with INEZA Foundation