Jewish Values in Action, Helping Rwandan Genocide Orphans with JC Nkulikiyimfura

In this uplifting episode, Jonah speaks with Jean-Claude Nkulikiyimfura, the Executive Director of the Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village (ASYV) in Rwanda. ASYV was founded to support orphans of the Rwandan genocide, providing a holistic education model rooted in Jewish principles like Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) and Tikkun Ha Lev (repairing the heart). Jonah has a personal connection, having volunteered there soon after college. Jean-Claude (JC) and Jonah discuss the Youth Village's success in preparing students for adulthood, which a recent Tulane University study highlights with impressive outcomes, including high rates of college placement and employment. The conversation covers impactful initiatives like the Inheritance Theater Project, which empowers young women, and the broader context of societal healing in post-genocide Rwanda. Jean-Claude also shares his personal experience as a refugee and details the future vision of ASYV, including the "Anything is Possible" campaign aimed at sustaining and expanding their vital mission. The conversation covers: The Founding and Mission of Aga Shalom Youth Village Welcoming the Executive Director: Jean Claude's Journey Jewish Principles and the Vision for A SYV The Impact of A SYV: Programs and Success Stories Tulane University Study: Proving the Concept Scaling Deep: The Future of ASYV Gender Equity and the Inheritance Theater Project Rwanda's Transformation: From Genocide to Progress The Anything is Possible Campaign Please support the podcast and become a member (join the Kahillah) to get exclusive benefits. https://beingjewishpodcast.com/community Mentioned In The Episode: JC socials: Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village Instagram JC Linkedin Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village Facebook Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village The Anything is Possible Campaign at ASYV Jewish Principle Tikkun Olam Ann Heyman, Founder of Agahzo-Shalom Yemen Alt Youth Service Dr. Chaim Peri ASYV Study with Tulane University Scaling Deep Bates College 1994 Rwanda Genocide Watch Being Jewish on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@beingjewishpodcast Subscribe to the Being Jewish Newsletter: bit.ly/beingjewishnewsletter For Sponsorships, please email: jonahplattinfo@gmail.com To contact us & all things BJJP: www.BeingJewishPodcast.com Follow Jonah on: Instagram - @JonahPlatt X - @JonahPlatt Follow Being Jewish on: Instagram - @BeingJewishPodcast TikTok - @BeingJewish Written and Hosted by Jonah Platt, Executive Producers: Steve Hein, Jonah Platt, Chief Business Officer: Kenyon Laing, Story Producer: Sasha Nelson, Associate Producer: Emma Webb, Production Manager/Executive Assistant: Josie Rothschild, Research Associate: Samantha Greenwald, Production Associates: Rachel Stern, Charlie Zuker, YouTube Consultants: Jason Al-Samarrie & Zac Stein, Post Production by TIMEWEAVER, Creative Director: F. Brian Scofield, ACE, Lead Editor: Noam Klement, Editor: Gray Clevenger, Joe King. Graphic Designer: Noah Bell, Theme Music by Gabriel Mann, Performed by Jonah Platt