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๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ผ What a journey. What a welcome. What a reminder of why we do this work. โค๏ธ This yearโ€™s Rising Above the Storms Imme
RISING ABOVE the STORMSAugust 18, 2026

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๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ผ What a journey.

What a welcome. What a reminder of why we do this work. โค๏ธ This yearโ€™s Rising Above the Storms Immersion Trip to Rwanda has come to an end, and weโ€™re returning home with full hearts and so many unforgettable memories. We spent time with our students, staff, and community - learning together, sharing experiences, celebrating, and seeing firsthand the impact of the programs and resources our supporters help make possible. From delivering much-needed supplies and learning tools to connecting face-to-face with the people at the heart of RAS, every moment made this trip incredibly special. To everyone who donated, supported, encouraged, and helped bring this experience to life: Thank you. You were part of this journey, too. These photos capture just a few of the moments weโ€™ll carry with us. ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ผโค๏ธ #RiseAbove #RASInRwanda #Rwanda #CommunityImpact #StudentSupport #Education #MakingADifference
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