Hello friends and family!
DIZA Primary School in Rwanda had its first school concert in July of this year. Because of its success, the program will continue through next year. I am launching a new campaign to sustain the program, beginning its second year in January.
My birthday is on October 11, and instead of gifts or anything, I kindly ask that you consider making a contribution to DIZA music program - no matter how big or small.
This campaign will run for 30 days, from October 2-November 1.
To read more about the music program at DIZA School, please read on or visit dizamusic.wordpress.com. Thank you so much for your support!
-Alli
Summary
While I was in Rwanda in fall 2012, I worked alongside a co-worker named Eric Platini who is also the Coordinator of Dufatanye Inshuti Z’Abana (DIZA) primary school. Translated into English, DIZA means “Friends of the Children”.
I integrated a music program into the curriculum of the primary school starting in February 2014, as there are no other existing school music programs in Rwanda. The program will be for 50 children aged 6 to 8 years old. In order to include as many children as possible, there is also be a traditional dance component.
DIZA has helped over 50 children finish school as well as nearly 400 children with short-term support. In January 2011, as a joint initiative between DIZA and the Rwandan Children’s Project, a nursery and primary school in the town of Rwamagana, Rwanda called Friends of Children International School was opened. DIZA continues to support genocide survivors, as well as the most vulnerable children in city of Rwamagana, including orphans of other causes (particularly HIV/AIDs) and children from extremely poor families.
DIZA Rwanda Music Association is a registered non-profit organization.
Keep reading to learn why it's important!
The Impact
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To create jobs for music teachers
- To support local businesses by purchasing instruments
- To involve the community with the school and other community members through culture
- To engage students in an exciting activity
- To stimulate their learning abilities in and outside of school
- To help to build confidence and social skills
- To inspire creativity
- To restore culture and to add something special to the school and to the town of Rwamagana
Other Ways You Can Help DIZA
Sponsorship/Donations to the School
If you are interested in sponsoring a child or donating to the school please contact Eric Platini (merciplatini@yahoo.fr).
Volunteering
DIZA would welcome any help offered. If you would like to volunteer with DIZA please contact Eric Platini (merciplatini@yahoo.fr).
Thank you!
Please don't hesitate to contact me for more information!allison.daniel@live.ca