Projects in Africa

Rebuild an Orphanage in Kigali, Rwanda

The Nathan Yip Foundation recently contributed $30,000 to help rebuild an orphanage in Kigali, Rwanda, Africa. The Foundation is hoping to develop a long-term relationship with the townspeople of Kigali and continue to support the town’s children.

Think Impact (formerly Student Movement for Real Change) – Kenya, Africa

Formerly The Student Movement for Real Change, Think Impact is an advocacy organization based in Washington, D.C. With chapters at over 40 college campuses around the US, Think Impact aims to give American students a chance to make a difference at various rural villages in Africa. In 2007 the Nathan Yip Foundation contributed to Think Impact’s second project, the Kayafungo Water Project, to help bring water and sanitation to over 35,000 people, multiple schools, and a health clinic.

Sister’s of Loretto, Akokoamong School Project, Ghana

The Nathan Yip Foudnation contributed $1,000 to the building of a school in Akokoamong, Ghana, West Africa. Originally based in Kentucky, the Sisters of Loretto/Loretto Community is a service community that has branches all around the world set up to meet educational needs. With the help of the Nathan Yip Foundation’s contribution, The Loretto Community was able to plan, build, and furnish this school in Ghana for 720 pre- and elementary-school aged children.