RISE International
After decades of war, helping jump-start education in rural Angola, Central Africa--one child, classroom, and school at a time. Partners with churches, communities, and local governments.
RISE International works to rebuild lives and communities, partnering with Angolan churches, community leaders, and government officials to build primary schools in rural Angola. RISE embraced a dream to impact Angola through education — one child, one classroom, one school at a time.
A 27 year civil war left a generation without education, unable to learn to read and write. Education is the driving force behind any strong economy and a key factor in social and economic growth and well-being. RISE works with the Angolan Ministry of Education to help jump start their efforts in rebuilding the education system, building schools in remote and nearly inaccessible villages, bringing the opportunity to receive an education to thousands of children who would not otherwise have the chance. Since 2003, we have
- Funded and built 135 schools in rural Angola
- Provided the opportunity for 60,000 students to go to school
- Facilitated workshops for over 1,000 teachers and leaders
- Trained 1,550 teachers and leaders in the It Takes Courage! Youth Curriculum
RISE believes that people working together to build relational bridges can transform lives and whole communities in profound ways. We partner with schools, churches, businesses, organizations and individuals to make a difference.
Contact Information
RISE International
P. O. Box 81
Winnetka, IL 60093
U.S.A.
T: (847) 441-4262
F: (847) 441-4263
E: rise@riseinternational.org
www.riseinternational.org
Financial Information
RISE International is classified as a 501(c)(3) organization. Click below to view our most recent independent audit and IRS Form 990.
Banner photo: Visit to Lomako School, original design funded by Grace Community Church of Tucson.
Video: The journey of RISE is a story of people working together to do something, in Angola and in the US.
Photo: AIDS education program, It Takes Courage! curriculum and training.
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Aid for Africa
P.O. Box 8734
Topeka, KS 66608
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