
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
You can raise a thousand smiles in the land of thousand hills
Impano Sports partners with Sports and Education development initiative in Rwanda to give you a life changing experience this summer.
The SEDI-RWANDA (Sports and education Development Initiative-Rwanda) is a non-governmental organization whose mission is to engage, educate and empower young people for their welfare through sports and entertainment programs. Given the need to strengthen the promotion of sports as a contributor to help the youth be the solvers of their own problems programs such as this have a valuable impact, Learn more about SEDI-RWANDA
By taking action along with Impano Sports and SEDI, you will experience an African culture first hand as you become a member of the community. You will be giving back to the children by helping to administer events and programs in the surrounding villages of Kigali, Rwanda. You will have a huge role in organizing sports camps, clinics, community outreach projects, coaching, the evaluation and identification of young athletes, visits to schools for the promotion of the Impano mission, which is to encourage participation in sports.
*of November 1, 2014, Rwanda requires that all U.S. citizens possess a visa at the time they request entry into Rwanda. A visa valid for 30 days for the purpose of tourism can be purchased for $30 upon arrival at Kigali International Airport or at Rwanda’s land borders. Accepted forms of payment include U.S. dollars printed after 2006 and credit cards issued by Visa. Volunteers need a Tourist Visa to enter Rwanda (US$30) as of 2016 available for purchase in the airport.
REGISTER NOW
Program Fee: 7 day- $750 or 14 day- $1000
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Deposit of $50 to secure a spot; Remainder of program fee due by May 30, 2024
*Each trip option limited to 5 volunteers*
Select from following Trip Options:
7 DAY SESSION:
Trip 1: of November 1, 2023, Rwanda requires that all U.S. citizens possess a visa at the time they request entry into Rwanda. A tourist visa valid for 30 days can be purchased for $30 upon arrival at Kigali International Airport or at Rwanda’s land borders. Accepted forms of payment include U.S. dollars printed after 2020 and credit cards issued by Visa. Volunteers need a Tourist Visa to enter Rwanda (US$30) as of 2016 available for purchase in the airport. 7 day: July 10- 16
Trip 2: 7 day: July 17- 23
14 DAY SESSION:
Trip 1- 14 day: July 10- 23
OVERVIEW:
Project Length: From 1 to 2 weeks
Program Schedule:
Arrival Airport: Kigali (KGL)
Active Schedule: Monday to Friday 6 hours per day
Requirements:
Innovative
Motivational
Positive
Accountable
Nurturing
Organized!
All volunteers must be willing to pass a background check.
Age: Minimum 18 years or older
Airlines: Ethiopian Airlines, KLM, Delta, Qatar Air,
Vaccinations: Yellow Fever, Malaria, Hep A, typhoid www.nc.cdc.gov
INCLUSIONS:
Accommodation: Host Family or On Site Dorm Room
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner daily
Camp T-shirts
Arrival: Airport meet and greet by Impano Academy Staff
Orientation: Project Overview and Kigali Orientation
Support: Pre-trip written guide, In-country Impano Academy staff available 24/7
NOT INCLUDED:
Flights to Rwanda
Entry Visa
Vaccinations
Local Transportation
Travel & Health Insurance
Laundry and the Internet
WHAT DO MY FEES PAY FOR?
When you volunteer with Impano Sports Academy your financial contribution supports the hundreds of needy communities where our volunteer programs are based. Fees will go towards housing, meals and a donation to SEDI-Rwanda to help fund the program.
For additional information please contact us below.

