Rising Above the Storms

The latest Rising Above the Storms Annual Report is now LIVE! In it we outline how we have paused, reflected, and taken action to empower the kids in 2021. Read the full report: spr.ly/6018zDb3E

“There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up.” - John Holmes #riseabove #ThursdayMotivation

“You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” —Martin Luther King, Jr. #motivationalmonday #riseabove

Happy Friday! Thank you for your ongoing support 🙏 ⚽ . The kids enjoying a game of soccer. What are your plans this weekend? #riseabove #HappyFriday

“Never let the odds keep you from doing what you know in your heart you were meant to do.” H. Jackson Brown, Jr. #motivationmonday #riseabove #youthempowerment

World Malaria Day is observed on April 25th to raise awareness about the efforts to control & eradicate malaria. At RAS, we celebrate those moving forward with investing, innovating, & implementing to eradicate malaria worldwide. #RiseAbove #SpreadTheWord #WorldMalariaDay

Education plays a critical role in combatting genocide denial & ideology, & the prevention of atrocities. At RAS, we are dedicated to equipping our children with an understanding of how & why genocides happen, to strengthen their resilience against all forms of discriminations.

April 7, 2023 marks the 29th commemoration of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Today we join our founder, Rwanda and friends of Rwanda to remember and honor over million innocent lives that perished during this unimaginable tragedy. #kwibuka29 #RememberReuniteRenew

Happy #InternationalWomensDay to all the women who make RAS' success possible 💛 You lift each other, the kids, and our community of donors and advocates up each and every day. Thank you!

Join us throughout March for meditation on Wednesdays from 11:30 am - 12 pm ET. Cultivate your well-being while llearning how RAS is paving a brighter path for at-risk and orphaned youth around the world. Register here: bit.ly/RASMeditation

We love what we do because of you. Our team at Rising Above the Storms sends love to all of our donors and friends. Thank you for your continued support 💛

@brandee @DaffyGiving So many to choose from: @hssv, @Wildlife_Center, & @RAS_NonProfit!

#BeMoreGenerous for a chance to multiply your donation to RAS! Make a donation to RAS via Daffy and write a public note about why you support us. You will be entered to win prize $ ($100-$2,000) donated to the #charity of your winning donation if you win 🎉 Daily entries allowed.

When I first met the @weareforgood_ team, I was a volunteer @RAS_NonProfit, always looking to give time towards any cause. Yrs later, we reconnected & I am living my dream working on social causes for good, full-time @DaffyGiving. What a year. ➡️ weareforgood.com/episode/328

A #nonprofits job is almost never done 💪 @alphonsine12 from @RAS_NonProfit knows this all too well, it's even in the name!

Hey that’s us! Learn more about our mission 👉 daffy.org/charities/4548…

The person behind our visual identity: Sam Myers! Check out his spotlight to learn how and why he got involved with RAS after graduating into the tumultuous year 2020: linkedin.com/pulse/voluntee…

On her way to #Rwanda @alphonsine12, founder & Executive Director of @ras_nonprofit explains why recurring donations are crucial for the operations of #nonprofits ⬇️

Digital literacy is key to navigating the global virtual landscape safely and successfully. RAS’ computer lab aims to build confidence in our kids when navigating the web safely and efficiently. This is a key way that the kids #RiseAbove! #EducationMatters #DigitalEducation

We love to see our kids’ JOY 💛 #RiseAbove

Our goal: making sure our kids are strong and ready to conquer life’s challenges. We are proud of them each and every day! #RiseAbove