Global Capacity News, February 2012

February 1 is National Heroes’ Day in Rwanda! National Heroes’ Day was created for the opportunity to reflect about and pay tribute to the past and present heroes of the nation. We believe that our students will one day be heroes themselves because of the community development they will foster as a result of their education.  In honor of the holiday we asked some of our students who their heroes are and why: Esther: "My hero is my grandmother, she brought me up and gives me good care and advice." Eric: "My hero is my father who brings me up in a good way." Pacifique: "My hero is Global Capacity because it pays for my school fees and all school requirements." Jean Claude: "My hero is my brother and sister who look after me daily." Manasseh: "My hero is God who provided me donors. Without them I would be in a bad situation."  We are launching an effort for you to deliver a video message to our students about your heroes: Go to our Facebook page and upload a video answering the two questions: “Who is your hero and why?” Videos should be no longer than one minute in length Videos need to be uploaded by February 14 at Midnight ET The videos will be entered in a drawing to win a $100 VISA gift card Important Changes to Right2School Program 2012 brings some exciting changes to the Right2School Program!  At this time we have added nine more students to the program, enabling 37 children the opportunity to get an education and be better equipped for community development.  We expect to add three more students soon. Our scholars attend a total of 17 different schools across the country.   15 students are in grades Secondary 1-3 and attend our after school program of lunch and tutoring 22 students are in grades Secondary 4-6 and attend boarding school We have also added the option of vocational (trade) school for students who so desire.  Vocational school lasts between nine months and three years and allows the students to specialize in a concentration, enabling some to get jobs quicker.   It is our hope to provide everything our students need while in school, which is why we offer holistic scholarships.  This year we are giving them even more, to ensure they don't have anything else to worry about but their studies. Visit our website to learn more!