ORI students support the “One Dollar Campaign”

Earlier this year, members of the Rwandan Diaspora launched an international effort called the “One Dollar Campaign.” The Campaign’s goal was to raise $1 from each member of the diaspora in order to build shelters for survivors of the genocide. The Campaign has been a huge success and has raised thousands of dollars in donations throughout the world. ORI’s students — led by Julliet Busingye, former Student Government Association president — played a part in this effort.

An ORI supporter gave our students a challenge: she would match all contributions that the students made to the Campaign. Over the last few months, ORI students made their contributions, which totaled 50,000 Rwandan francs (about $89). The donor matched this amount and, earlier this month, Julliet presented the combined contribution to Robert Masozera, Director General for Diaspora Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation — and the person responsible for coordinating the campaign. Mr. Masozera stated that the donations from ORI’s students were extremely meaningful and he thanked the students for their generous support of the Campaign. Here is a photo from the occasion:

Director General Masozera and Julliet Busingye

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