Our Programs

Mentorship, competitions, and community service — the three things every GETS family does together.

Our Programs

Mentorship, competitions, community service: the three things every GETS family does together.

Three paths. One girl finding her way through all of them.
Mentorship workshop
1 · WE CAN

Mentorship

Mentors, speakers, and honest health talks girls can’t always have in class.

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  • Mentors share their stories
  • Reproductive health education
  • Girls express themselves openly, ask anything
  • Learn from real experiences
Talent competition on stage
2 · WE ARE ABLE

Competitions

Safe spaces to try, practice, and shine.

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  • Public speaking contests
  • Talent showcases
  • Dorm styling & cleanliness
  • Creative projects
Community service visit
3 · WE DO

Community Service

When you rise, you lift others with you.

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  • We pay insurance for families in need
  • Provide school materials & supplies
Program Structure

10 families, 100+ members, one weekly rhythm

One “mom.” 6–9 “kids.” Every girl belongs.

WE CANWE ARE ABLEWE DO
Weekly meetings Every Friday, 5:10–6:10pm.
GETS family in the gardenGETS family in the dormGETS family bonding timeGETS family coloring together

Major Events

Two panels our students still talk about.

July 10, 2023

Empowering Girls and Boys, Together We Shape a Digital Future

A panel discussion bringing together students and speakers to discuss technology and empowerment.

  • Sandrine Gisele, Founder, Ndabaga Impact
  • Bruno, iDebate Rwanda
  • Dorcas Foundation Family
June 27, 2024

Building Future Leaders Through Today’s Opportunities

A panel where we hosted three speakers who shared insights on leadership and seizing opportunities.

  • Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator members
  • African Leadership University (ALU) faculty member
  • Waki Peter, RLS History Teacher

Our Impact

One visit that stuck with us.

Small things carry more weight than we think.
Community impact story visit
Community Impact Story

“You’re not alone”

GETS visited a family where a woman was raising seven children alone, with no husband, and struggling to make ends meet.

What we did
  • Paid their insurance
  • Provided sanitary products
  • Gave essential supplies
  • Showed them they’re not alone

What our girls learned: that small contributions matter, that serving others teaches responsibility and compassion, and that we’re building future impact makers.

Why GETS Matters

What changes for girls

From quiet and doubting to speaking and believing. From feeling alone to knowing they have a family. From uncertainty to confidence that lasts beyond school.

Beyond high school

This confidence follows them to university, to careers, to leadership roles. They work well with everyone. They become the moms who teach openly.

For Rwanda

A generation of women who know their worth, serve their communities, and build a better future together.