The AfH team in Rwanda
Architecture for Humanity
“Architecture for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that seeks architectural solutions to communities in need. As the DC chapter, we provide innovative, sustainable, and collaborative design where resources and expertise are scarce. The AfH-DC team is developing a phased, long term master plan, producing design development drawings, and providing marketing materials throughout the design process.” Read more about Akilah’s partnership with AfH.
The Workforce Development Authority
With AFH and WDA
As part of the Ministry of Education, the WDA is responsible for overseeing the development of the vocational and technical training in Rwanda. The WDA has been provided critical support to Akilah since the beginning. The Akilah team is working closely with WDA to develop our curriculum.
WDA conducted a full topographical land survey of the Akilah site, and engineers and architects from the Ministry of Education have visited the campus to provide more information regarding the availability of clean water, location of water sites, and options for electrical systems. The WDA also provided a qualitative survey, which provided Akilah with our initial estimates for renovation and construction.
The Rwandan Ministry of Education
The Rwandan Ministry of Education works closely with the WDA to oversee the development of vocational and technical training. MINEDUC has provided full support to Akilah in taking over a former government school to renovate as the Akilah campus.
Terra Incognita EcoTours
The top 20 Akilah students will have the opportunity to visit the gorillas in May with Terra Incognita.
BluWorld
BluWorld provides free email accounts, educational content, networking opportunities, story sharing, employment leads, buy/sell, mentoring, donation, volunteering and activism opportunities for millions who are coming online in developing countries.
Girls For A Change
Girls For Change provides girls with professional female role models, leadership training and the inspiration to work together in teams to solve persistent societal problems in their communities. GFC has provided Akilah with the materials to start its own chapter.