Apacope

Apacope is a non-profit organization registered in SAM.gov since September 10, 2019, with current registration valid through January 8, 2025. The organization appears to be focused on educational and youth development initiatives, specifically targeting local and rural youth in Rwanda through technology and skills training programs. As a non-profit entity, Apacope has successfully secured multiple federal grant awards from U.S. government agencies, indicating its capacity to design and implement educational intervention programs internationally.

Apacope has consistently received federal grant awards from the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the Bureau of African Affairs, predominantly focused on makerspace training and youth skills development. Their grant awards, including cooperative agreements and project grants, demonstrate a strategic approach to technology education and critical thinking skills training for youth in Rwanda. The organization's grant awards, such as SRW60024GR0010, SRW60023GR0021, SRW60022CA0017, and SRW60022CA0010, reveal a pattern of providing technical training in makerspace tools and technology, with specific focus on locations like Huye and the American Corner Rubavu. These grants emphasize helping students develop problem-solving skills, apply critical thinking, and engage with technology in ways that can address community challenges. The recurring theme across these awards is empowering local and rural youth through technology education and skills development, suggesting Apacope plays a crucial role in bridging educational and technological gaps in Rwanda.