About Us
1Helps1 was founded by Patience Nkinzingabo. Currently a North Dakota resident, Patience’s refugee story begins in 1999 with a 7 year-old Congolese boy, from Banyamulenge tribe, fleeing his home alongside his mother and a family friend, each with one of his little brothers on their back. After spending 16 years in a refugee camp and both witnessing and experiencing hardship and violence firsthand, Patience and his family were selected as UN High Commission refugees and were resettled in the USA
Our Mission
is to empower and transform Congolese refugee kids and teenagers in Burundi and Congo by providing comprehensive educational services, fostering a nurturing environment, promoting teamwork, advocating for their well-being, recognizing and rewarding their achievements, and offering college grants to ensure equitable access to higher education opportunities, thus paving the way for a brighter and more inclusive future.
OUR SERVICES
At 1helps1, we provide a comprehensive range of services aimed at empowering students and fostering their academic and personal growth. Our offerings include an enriching after-school program that offers diverse activities for students to learn, grow, and promote teamwork. We advocate for the well-being of refugee students, ensuring their unique needs are met. Additionally, we reward students for their hard work in completing school assignments, creating a positive and motivating environment that celebrates their achievements. Through our college grants, we also provide financial assistance to students in Burundi, enabling them to pursue higher education and unlock a brighter future.
After School Program
An enriching and engaging after-school program that offers a diverse range of activities and opportunities for students to learn, grow, and thrive
Reward Opportunities
We believe in recognizing and rewarding students for their diligence and effort in completing their school work, fostering a positive and motivating atmosphere that celebrates their accomplishments.
Pay Qualified Teachers
We ensure that teachers are fairly compensated for their expertise and dedication, recognizing their qualifications and providing competitive pay.
Promote Teamwork
Our program fosters a collaborative environment that promotes teamwork among students, encouraging them to work together, support one another, and achieve common goals.
College Scholarships
1helps1 provides college scholarship to refugees students in Burundi, empowering them to pursue higher education and unlock a brighter future.
Advocacy for refugees
We advocate for the well-being of refugee students, ensuring their unique needs are addressed and supporting their successful integration into educational environments."
1Helps1...
is a non-profit organization with a mission to address and prevent vagabondism, smoking, and alcoholism among refugee children and teenagers. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive after-school programs, incentives, and rewarding opportunities that inspire and motivate them to complete their education. By empowering these young individuals, we aim to equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge to lead more productive lives not only within the camps but also beyond.We do it by hope+ faith=love
Our history ...
1Helps1 was founded by Patience Nkinzingabo. Currently a North Dakota resident, Patience’s refugee story begins in 1999 with a 7 year-old Congelese Banyamulenge boy fleeing his home alongside his mother and a family friend, each with one of his little brothers on their back. After spending 16 years in a refugee camp and both witnessing and experiencing hardship and violence firsthand, Patience and his family were selected as UN High Commission refugees and were resettled in the USA with his wife, Chantal. He recently graduated from NDSCS in Wahpeton, ND, with his LPN degree and plans to continue his education further. Patience and his wife send back as much of their income as they can to help their loved ones back home in the DRC and the Burundi camps.
BECOME A VOLUNTEER
Unleash your potential for positive change, join our non-profit organization as a volunteer and make a lasting impact in the lives of those in need.
BECOME A SPONSOR
By becoming a sponsor, you have the power to transform lives, provide opportunities, and create a brighter future for individuals in need, leaving a lasting legacy of compassion and support.
is an non-profit organization that the mission are to seek to prevent vagabondism, smoking, and alcoholism amongst refugee kids and teenagers by providing after school programs, incentives, and reward opportunities to encourage them to complete their schooling so that they can have more productive lives within the camps and beyond. We do it by hope+ faith=love