{"id":3807,"date":"2022-12-29T09:18:48","date_gmt":"2022-12-29T09:18:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themepanthers.com\/wp\/vankine\/v1\/?page_id=13"},"modified":"2025-06-19T23:19:24","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T23:19:24","slug":"who-we-are","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rbo.rw\/wgyb\/who-we-are\/","title":{"rendered":"Who We Are"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Who We Are <\/h2>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n\r\n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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\r\n \r\n Prioritizing Health, Education, Well-being, and Social Inclusion for All. <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \t\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n\r\n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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About Us<\/h4>\r\n
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Empowering Children and Youth from Underserved Communities. <\/h2>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n\r\n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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We Got Your Back (WGYB) is a non-governmental organization based in Rwanda, founded in 2019 by a group of passionate young individuals committed to empowering children and youth from underserved communities. We are driven by a deep belief in the potential of every child and young person, and we work tirelessly to provide them with the tools and opportunities they need to thrive.<\/p>

We aim to create a nurturing and inclusive environment that fosters the holistic growth and development of young individuals, enabling them to become confident, resilient, and responsible leaders of tomorrow.<\/p>

By prioritizing health, education, well-being, and social inclusion, we empower children and youth to overcome challenges and unlock their full potential.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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We aim for a community where every child and youth has access to the essential skills, knowledge, resources, and opportunities to unlock and realize their full potential<\/p>\r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n\r\n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Empower and inspire children and youth by offering a nurturing environment, comprehensive support, meaningful opportunities, and resources to promote their health, education, well-being, and development.<\/p>\r\n \r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n\r\n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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We believe in Inclusion and providing equal opportunities for all. We value Transparency in our actions and communications, ensuring openness with our stakeholders. Our commitment to Accountability drives us to take responsibility for our impact. We uphold Confidentiality to protect the privacy of those we serve and embrace Diversity, celebrating the unique perspectives and backgrounds that strengthen our community.<\/p>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n\r\n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Our Beliefs and Identity <\/h2>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

At We Got Your Back, we firmly believe that every young person deserves equal opportunities and access to resources that foster their growth and development. Our mission is to create a brighter future by empowering children and youth to overcome challenges and succeed in all aspects of life. We treat all individuals with respect, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ability, race, ethnicity, or religion.\n
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Dear Friends and Supporters,<\/p>

It is with immense joy and gratitude that I welcome you to our mission of hope and transformation. At the heart of our vision lies a deep conviction: every child and young person carries within them the seeds of greatness, and with the right support, guidance, and opportunities, they can blossom into leaders, innovators, and change-makers for their families, communities, and nations.<\/p>

We live in a time of both great challenge and great possibility. As a founder, I have seen firsthand the untapped potential in our children and youth\u2014gifts that, when nurtured, can rewrite stories of despair into testimonies of purpose. That is why we are committed to creating spaces where children are protected, educated, empowered, and encouraged to dream beyond limits.<\/p>

Through education, mentorship, life-skills training, spiritual development, and community engagement, we are not only investing in individual lives\u2014we are shaping a brighter, more just and compassionate future for all.<\/p>

To every volunteer, donor, partner, and friend: thank you. Your support makes this vision a reality. Together, we are building a generation that will rise strong, lead with integrity, and light the way for others.<\/p>

Welcome to the movement. Let\u2019s keep empowering. Let\u2019s keep believing. The future begins here.<\/p>

With hope and commitment,<\/p>

Anastase Ndagijimana<\/strong>
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