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Computer School for Rwanda Genocide Orphans

Toyosi Ogedengbe is raising money for Jesus House
“Basic Computer Skills for Rwanda”

on 7 October 2011

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Jesus House is a charity focused on expressing the love of God in practical ways through diverse outreach initiatives which transform lives in our local and global communities. We undertake worldwide projects aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable and underprivileged members of the society.

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<p>Thank you for visiting my Just Giving Page.</p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;"><span style="color: #000000;">We are off to Kigali, Rwanda on the 22nd of October 2011 (2 weeks time!), to set up a Computer School for young orphans who survived the genocide of the mid-90s.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;">To deliver the initiative, ReConnect the young adults group of the charity, are partnering with a local charity, Solace, who directly support Rwanda genocide victims. </span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;">The aim is to raise enough money to buy 20 to 30 PCs and/or laptops, and train local teachers connected to the charity to use the computers efficiently, thereby empowering them to teach potential students.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;">This will give the children a good foundation in IT, increasing their chances of employment in the country and general awareness through the use of the Internet.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving &ndash; they&rsquo;ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they&rsquo;ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it&rsquo;s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Please do support the cause and if you would require more information, do not hesitate to contact us on&nbsp;info@re-connect.org.uk&nbsp;</span></p>

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