Youth, Let’s Stop Corona Virus (COVID -19) Together

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The objective of the youth (boys/girls) consultation exercises were to collect views on how COVID-19 was affecting their wellbeing in their families and communities during the lockdown and after the lockdown. The purpose of the consultations was to inform the development of Club priorities and actions to alleviate the negative effects of the pandemic. A special focus was on young girls from disadvantaged areas who were the most vulnerable and exposed too many undesirable conditions. Read more…

Dear Friends,
At Club Rafiki our days are continuously inspired by the accomplishments of our Children, teenagers, youth and families. We are honored to present you our annual progress report for fiscal year ended June 2020.Read more…….

Visit of Sherrie Silver

“I had an amazing time at Club Rafiki. The talent here is very special and unique.

Lots of love”

Sherrie Silver

Silver Beat World

Dance choreographer

Film actress

2019

Visit of Deputy from parliament and other staff in Club Rafiki

“We officially visiting Club Rafiki to see how infrastructures have benefited people, On behalf of my colleagues, we appreciate the  mentorship of the youth, Club Rafiki is doing. Keep it up how I wish could extend your very good services to other districts. Thank You”

Tengera T. Francesca

Visit of Rosie Wheen, from WaterAid Australia

“Dearest Club Rafiki,

Today my dream has come true, I have visited Club Rafiki. what privilege to see all the amazing things you do to improve the lives  of young people in Kigali.

To see and hear  the music and dance with my own eyes was so special . Mum and dad (Mandy & David) have told us so many stories that have inspired us !!

Please keep up all the amazing things you are doing and congratulations to all. Love”

Rosie Wheen

Chief executive of Water Aid Australia

Visit of Prof Shirley Randell from Indigo Foundation

“Dear Club Rafiki,

This is the third time  I have visited you wonderful center. I am so proud to see the excellent progress you are making in all areas. I have looked at the reading looks with stories and pictures which the English corner students have made. Also, I am impressed  by sexual reproductive Healthy initiatives, Our Girls Program, the dance program, the modelling program and so much (all) more!! Well Done!!!”

Prof. Shirley Randell 

Staff from Indigo Foundation

Prince’s Trust International from England Visit

Isona Shibata and Andre Harriman, Prince’s Trust Internation’s staff meet the youth in Club Rafiki.

“Dear Club Rafiki,
What a wonderful center you have, Thank you all so much for welcoming us and telling about all the great work you do with young people”

Isona Shibata

“Dear Club Rafiki,
I’m so impressed with the exceptional sociality you have here!
It’s great to see the range and services being provided to young people and the quality and resources available. thank you for taking the time to share it all with us”

Andre Harriman

Indigo Foundation’s Staff Visit

“Dear Club Rafiki,

What pleasure it is to be here! this is my first time in Rwanda but I have here many things. Your work is such an asset to this community. I hope Melissa and I will be to continue to support you and your work. Thank you so much”

Josh

The youth was happy and enjoy the gift from Indigo Foundation,

Indigo Foundation’s staff in discussion with our Girls

“A comfortable old age is the reward of a well-spent youth,”

Dr. Alice 

The ending of 21 days of Mtn YelloCare in Club Rafiki 

Before the Slam Dunk match took place, MTN staff went to interact with the youth as they advised them to SayNoToDrugs as an initiative this YelloCare Brighter Lives

MTN Basketball team faces the host Rafiki Club Basketball team to emerge the winners by 15-12. A close win for a good cause YelloCare

Amazing match  of the day

Youth show their talent through Dance, Drama, and Art

We end YelloCare awarding the talented youth who performed, played and created for all to see.

US Embassy Visit

Besides the U.S. Embassy delegation, on the same occasion Club Rafiki received also Mayor of Nyarugenge District accompanied by The Executive Secretary of Rwezamenyo sector, National Youth Council Representatives at the district level, youth initiatives, parents and others local community leaders.

During this event, the guests had an opportunity to tour the center and learned more about different activities that happened here at the center. They also had a dialogue with beneficiaries of Club Rafiki and community leaders, they were so impressed, and it was an occasion to dialogue on a partnership between Club Rafiki and U.S. Embassy Kigali.

“CLUB RAFIKI,
Thank you for your warm welcome! Keep pursuing your dreams and goals.
We remain your friends and partners”

Marissa Rollens, PAO in U.S.Embassy Kigali