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Isaro Foundation is a non-profit organization founded by Jean Leon Iragena on October 15th, 2011. Its main goal is to empower the young generation by improving reading and writing skills in Rwanda. Isaro Foundation operates in different ways which include:

  • Shipping books from the United States to Rwanda
  • Organizing reading and writing competitions and empowering Rwandan teachers through creative writing training.
  • Sponsoring young Rwandan writers who are limited by lack of means in the publication of their books.

The edition of the foundation, Isaro edition, publishes electronic and non-electronic writings. There is also a trimester Isaro magazine full of students’ writings.

In order to fulfill its objectives, as a non profit organization, Isaro Foundation accepts support from individuals, government and non-government organizations.

 
 
 
 

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Reading and Writing Competition on May 16th, 2013
This competition is a partnership between Isaro Foundation and the Rwandan Ministry of Sports and Culture. It was sponsored by the US Embassy in Rwanda. See the agenda and participating schools...Read more Join us in the Fundraising to Ship Collected Books to Rwanda
Overview Isaro Foundation is a non- profit organization born of an initiative to make Rwanda the most educated country in Africa. Jean Leon Iragena founded Isaro Foundation on October 15th, 2011, while a sophomore at Millsaps College. The organization has since grown to encompass a number of (...)...Read more

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The Chronicle Interviews Isaro Foundation Founder Iragena
Chronicle of Higher Education: Jean-Leon Iragena of Millsaps College has started the Isaro (...)....read more
Isaro Foundation Ranks Number 5 among 20 Most Successful Nonprofits Started by Students in the United States of America
Jean-Léon Iragena – a 22 year old a Millsaps College (USA) student and holder of Rwan­dan (...)....read more
 
 
 
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