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1. Does Rwanda coffee pals target only widows with its projects ? |
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| Rwanda coffee pals’ at present is concentrating only on the widows affected by the great tragedy of 1994. In course of time, we would take up other projects also, based upon our reports and study. |
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| 2. Can I be confident that my money will be channeled safely to the beneficiaries in Rwanda? How does Rwanda Coffee Pals avoid potential corruption problems and diversion of funds ? |
| Rwanda Coffee Pals channels all money directly from our US-based bank account to our account with a private Rwandan bank via international wire transfer. From there our representative directly contacts the cooperative society and oversees the disbursement of money for buying coffee machines for the widows. Our team then helps the widows in training and team building exercises. You can be rest assured that there is no diversion of funds in any way. |
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| 3. How can I help? |
| The most effective way to help is by sending financial support. Your support allows us to take immediate action to improve the quality of life for widows we support in Rwanda. Your donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by U.S. law. |
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A second, important means of support is helping us expand our base of supporters by e-mailing your family and friends about our work and suggesting that they consider a donation. |
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| 4. Is Rwanda coffee pals an American organization or a Rwandan organization? |
| Rwanda Coffee Pals is incorporated in the United States, and is registered as a charitable organization both in the United States and Rwanda. Fundraising and administrative support are based in the US, but on the ground operations in Rwanda are headed by Rwandans. Although Rwanda Coffee pals works to ensure proper oversight, full responsibility for implementation of the projects we support lies with our Rwandan partner organizations. |
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| 5. How much of my money actually gets to Rwanda? |
| Rwanda Coffee pals is committed to operating with an absolute minimum of administrative costs so that donations will directly benefit the widows. Our extensive team of volunteers makes this possible. |
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