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THE KYRO FOUNDATION

AZ · EIN 880965171 · $6.2M rev · operational · advocacy · www.kyro.foundation
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KYRO Foundation is a Christian nonprofit empowering young, unmarried mothers in Rwanda who face poverty, shame, and limited education. The organization provides vocational training in seamstressing, culinary arts, and hospitality, alongside spiritual discipleship, counseling, and family support. It aims to restore dignity and create sustainable livelihoods through skills development, mentorship, and community engagement.

activities · 4

what they do

direct service · 4
  • Counseling and psychosocial support services Trauma-Informed Counseling for Youth & Families
    Offers individual and group counseling through professional counselors to support young women in addressing personal and life challenges as part of holistic program development.
  • Family food support to enable program participation
    Provides food provisions to families of program participants, particularly sponsored girls and young mothers, to reduce economic barriers and allow uninterrupted education and training.
  • Hospitality and employment readiness training for young mothers Job Readiness Training and Placement Support
    Provides hospitality industry training and employment placement services to young mothers, including internships and job placement with partner organizations to support economic independence.
  • Vocational training for young women in tailoring, hairdressing, and culinary arts Culinary Training and Food Entrepreneurship Programs
    Offers hands-on vocational programs in tailoring, hairdressing, and culinary arts to equip young women with marketable skills and employment readiness. Programs include seamstress training, hairdressing, and professional chef skills development.
strategies · 5

how they think

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named programs · 7

what they call their work

Academic Re-engagement Programs
Education support initiatives helping school-dropout girls return to formal or alternative learning pathways
Culinary Arts Classes
Practical cooking training that equips participants with professional culinary skills for employment or entrepreneurship in the food industry
Discipleship Program
Spiritual development initiative led by a pastor, teaching forgiveness, faith, and Christian values as part of holistic redemption
Home Visits
Family and community engagement efforts that include counseling and support to reduce cultural barriers and promote reintegration
Hospitality Program
Training program preparing young mothers for careers in the hospitality industry with skills for meaningful employment
KYRO ICT Hub
Planned computer laboratory to provide digital literacy and ICT education, preparing young women for the modern workforce
Seamstress Program
Hands-on vocational training that teaches young mothers sewing and garment-making skills to enable income generation and self-reliance
relationships · 4

who they work with

  • Genocide Survivor Support and Assistance Fund (FARG) Government — Government-affiliated fund that supported Gertrude Uwishema's education.
  • IBUKA Partner — Organization with which Gertrude Uwishema has served as a counselor for genocide survivors.
  • KYRO Parent & Guardian Cooperative Partner — Collaborative network of family members that amplifies collective voice and spending power to support program participants.
  • Redeemed Ministries Rwanda Partner — Partner organization through which Pastor Elie Nkurikiyinka gained pastoral experience.