Financial Support
Every contribution, no matter how small, plays a crucial role in transforming lives.
Ahead of time, I thank you for your generosity!
Preferred Option: Xoom PayPal
Xoom is a service provided by PayPal that allows users to send money internationally. It focuses on fast and convenient money transfers, enabling users to send funds to friends and family, pay bills, or reload mobile phones in different countries. Xoom supports various payment methods, including bank transfers, debit, and credit cards, and offers options for recipients to receive money via bank deposits, cash pickups, or mobile wallets. It’s particularly popular for remittances due to its speed and ease of use.​ For further information visit Xoom Wiki.
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We have created a guide for you to assist you with your donation (see below).
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YOU
will log in with your PayPal account and connect it with Xoom.
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THE FOUNDATION
will receive the money after 15 minutes on his mobile wallet, with which he can pay electronically or withdraw cash.
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8 Step Xoom Guide
​Hover over the screenshots below to see the step number and use the following values respectively:
​Step 1 - Sending currency:
Use the currency of your bank
Step 5 - Receiver Number:
+250 7825 75 855​
Step 6 - Info:
Your personal contact info
Information:
You need a minimum amount of
12.446 RWF / 10 USD (09/2024)
for the transfer to be accepted.
Why Xoom?
John and his volunteers regularly check different ways of receiving money in Rwanda, but it is way more complicated than in other countries. Many classic money transfer options are not working in Rwanda (for now). Many NGO's in Rwanda have a foreign bank account in their neighbor's countries such as Kenya or Uganda.​
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If you have any ideas to improve our process, please let us know by reaching out to us! We want to make it as easy as possible for you. So far the easiest and cheapest working way we found is Xoom.
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Does IBAN work in Rwanda?
No, Rwanda does not use the IBAN (International Bank Account Number) system for domestic transactions. Instead, banks in Rwanda typically use standard local account numbers for domestic transfers. For international transactions, it’s more common to use SWIFT codes or other methods suitable for sending money to Rwandan banks. If you're sending money to Rwanda, it’s best to check with the recipient's bank for the correct format and requirements.
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Does PayPal work in Rwanda?
As of now, PayPal does not fully operate in Rwanda. While you can send payments through PayPal, receiving money and using other features may be limited. It’s always a good idea to check the latest updates directly on PayPal's website, as availability can change.
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Does Wise work in Rwanda?
As of now, Wise does not fully operate in Rwanda. While you can send payments through Wise, receiving money and using other features may be limited. It’s always a good idea to check the latest updates directly on Wise's website, as availability can change.
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Do WU or Revolut work in Rwanda?
It depends. For some accounts it seems to be working. But the down sights are high fees and the fact that not everybody has an account.
Backup Option: PayPal to one of our Volunteers
If you are having trouble using Xoom, you can still donate: Simply PayPal the donation to our volunteer Nauana, who will transfer your donation to John. She will be using her Revolut card, which will result in deducting a small percentage of fees:​
Banking Details
Jean Claude Habihirwe
Bank of Kigali
IBAN: RW74 0401 0000 8102 6126 46
BIC/SWIFT: BKIGRWRW
Branch Code: 00066
Account Number: 000660062184143