October 2011:
The ROP has purchased our own land!
Thank you for considering making a donation to the chilldren of the ROP. Being a small organization we are able to survive and provide for the welfare and education of Rwanda's vulnerable children only with the help of individuals like you.
The ROP is registered in the United States as a 501(c)3 non-profit charity and we are happy to issue prompt receipts of your donations for your tax reporting purposes.
We encourage two methods of donating money. The simplest method is using Paypal. You can do this by clicking one of the icons below. You can choose to make a one time donation or to become an ROP Sponsor and make regular monthly donations to the ROP.
You may also donate by mailing a check to our office in San Diego. Our mailing address is:
At the ROP we strive to get the most out of every dollar that is generously donated to us. Our staff members in the U.S. are all volunteers and so we can assure you that 100% of your donation goes directly towards the care of the children living at the ROP Center in Rwanda. Whether you donate by check or via Paypal, your money first goes to the ROP bank account in America, where our U.S. based accountant records the donation before transferring it to the ROP bank account in Kigali. There the money is budgeted for on a monthly basis by the Center coordinator, director and accountant to be used for the primary needs of the Center. Once the money has been spent, receipts are recorded and a financial report is submitted back to the U.S. based accountant.
It is a top priority for us that every penny that is kindly donated to our organization is used in the most efficient way possible and that the organization is completely transparent to our donors every step of the way. With our limited funding we realize the importance of getting the most out of every donation.
For donations coming from outside the U.S. we encourage the use of Paypal for donations under $330. For anything over this amount, a bank transfer would be the most economical way to donate. If you would like to donate via bank transfer, please email us at contribute@rwandanorphansproject.org and we will be happy to provide you with the necessary details for a simple and secure bank transfer.