December 11, 2019

JFK Elementary school leadership and students collected school supplies to support students abroad. This heroic action led to a formal creation of Move Up Global, a non-profit aiming at provision of better health and education in remote and resource-constrained communities. Move up Global fosters community engagement in the design and implementation of innovative solutions to improve people’s well-being. Hats off to students and families for making a difference in Canton and globally. This is just the beginning of a long-term partnership. “We will not stop until they get notebooks, pencils, and textbooks they need. No child should drop out due to lack of basic school supplies. You and I can stop this,” said Anatole, co-founder of Move Up Global. He also added that children from low -income families are three times more likely to be absent or drop out of school.

Future collaboration will involve JFK-Rwanda teacher collaborations and a student exchange program. Other projects will also focus on introducing social entrepreneurship and information technology into basic education in Rwanda. This model will increase opportunities to learn and share as global citizens. 

Rwanda is a small landlocked country known as the heart of Africa and the country of thousand hills. In 1994, Rwanda experienced genocide against Tutsi, one of its three ethnical groups. This marked the world’s worst tragedy of the century. Currently, Rwanda is featured as one of the most beautiful African countries. Rwanda’s rapid development reflects an impressive recovery and strong resilience.

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