Project Akilah, Inc.
Project Akilah, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
Our mission: Educating future leaders to solve the world’s most pressing challenges through a lens of opportunity and sustainability. Since 2010, the Akilah Institute has been creating transformative educational experiences for its students. As the only women’s college in Rwanda, Akilah's accredited, two-year diploma programs in Information Systems, Hospitality Management, and Business Management and Entrepreneurship are designed to move graduates directly into the workforce. Our multidisciplinary approach empower students to tackle complex global problems. Students gain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to pursue meaningful careers and invest in their families, communities, and societies.
About
SINCE THE OPENING OF AKILAH INSTITUTE IN 2010, THE AKILAH FOUNDATION HAS SUPPORTED EFFORTS THAT IMPROVE THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC STANDING OF YOUNG WOMEN IN RWANDA. THROUGH THESE EFFORTS WE HAVE SEEN MORE THAN 2,500 STUDENTS GRADUATE AND GO ON TO PURSUE CAREERS IN HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT, INFORMATION SYSTEMS, AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP. THESE OFFERINGS REPRESENT HIGH-GROWTH SECTORS IN EAST AFRICA. AKILAH'S UNIQUE MODEL LEVERAGES TECHNOLOGY, COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION, AND PERSONALIZED LEARNING TO OFFER A RADICALLY DIFFERENT ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE THAT PUTS GRADUATES ON THE FAST TRACK TO SUCCESS. IN ADDITION, STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN A THREE-MONTH, FULL-TIME INTERNSHIP WITH ONE OF AKILAH'S PRIVATE SECTOR PARTNERS. THE INTERNSHIPS TAKE PLACE AFTER STUDENTS HAVE COMPLETED THEIR TWO YEARS OF COURSEWORK, PROVIDING THEM WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY THEIR SKILLS AND EASILY TRANSITION INTO FORMAL EMPLOYMENT. TO POWER ITS CAREERS DEPARTMENT, AKILAH USES MINDSKY, AN ONLINE CAREER PLATFORM AND JOB BOARD. STUDENTS ALSO WORK WITH AN ACADEMIC ADVISOR TO HONE THEIR CAREER NAVIGATION SKILLS AND SEARCH AND APPLY FOR POSITIONS ON THE PLATFORM. TO ENSURE THAT STUDENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH THE REQUISITE ENGLISH-LANGUAGE SKILLS NEEDED TO SUCCEED IN THEIR COURSEWORK, AKILAH AND DAVIS HAVE INTRODUCED A SEVEN-WEEK INTRODUCTORY BRIDGE COURSE TO ACCLIMATE ALL STUDENTS TO THE RIGOR OF THE PROGRAM, AND TRANSITIONED COURSES TO COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION. AKILAH ALSO LAUNCHED THE ABILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN EITHER DAY OR EVENING AND WEEKEND COURSES. THESE CHANGES ALLOW STUDENTS TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT WHILE THEY ARE STUDYING IF THEY CHOOSE, AND ALSO PURSUE A DIPLOMA IN A SHORTER PERIOD OF TIME ENSURING THEY DO NOT FORGO VALUABLE EARNING OPPORTUNITIES - ALL NEEDS EXPRESSED BY STUDENTS AND GRADUATES SEEKING TO ADVANCE THEIR CAREERS. OVER THE NEXT THREE YEARS, AKILAH WILL TRANSITION TO A FULLY COMPETENCY-BASED, REGIONALLY-SPECIFIC, AND FULLY BLENDED MODEL, SERVING OVER 1,500 STUDENTS EACH YEAR. AKILAH AND DAVIS IS ALSO WORKING TO INTRODUCE A BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAM IN RWANDA BY THE END OF 2021, AND IS ALSO LOOKING TO EXPAND TO OTHER GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT AFRICA AND ASIA.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
From their filing, the objective of the non-profit is stated as “See schedule o”.
When talking about its functions, they were outlined as: “See schedule o”.
- The legally reported state of operation for the non-profit is FL.
- According to the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is 1120 20TH STREET NW SUITE 500N-2, WASHINGTON, DC, 20036.
- The non-profit organization as of 2020 has a total of 7 employees reported on their form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $330,679.
- The organization has 10 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2007.
- The organization pays $334,179 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $623,624 in fundraising expenses.
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