About Us
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Board of Directors

VISION
We envision a society transformed socially, spiritually and economically through expanded quality educational opportunities.
Remember Niger supports the members of the Evangelical Church of Niger in their endeavor to transform their society. They are responding to the needs of their country by developing and executing a long-term plan to operate a Christian Education System, which will include various types of education at every level.

Misson and Vision

The mission of the Remember Niger Coalition is to unify people and mobilize resources in order to expand quality educational opportunities in Niger. We are unique in that we partner with and support Nigeriens who have a remarkable vision for their country. The leaders of the Evangelical Church of Niger are in the process of creating a private school system in order to transform their country spiritually, socially and economically. Each of them has been impacted and changed by Christian education and recognizes its transformative power. They currently run three primary schools.

 

We Serve

  • The members of the Evangelical Church of Niger, who have a clear, long-range plan to expand quality educational opportunities in Niger by creating an education system.
  • Individuals, groups, organizations and churches committed to working in unity to accomplish our common purpose.

How We Accomplish Our Mission

  • Remember Niger supports the Evangelical Church of Niger, a Nigerien denomination. The vision and plan for the Christian school system stems from Nigeriens who "own" and have a large stake in the project. Partners can be confident that their contributions will be used prudently.
  • Remember Niger assists the leaders of the Evangelical Church of Niger in setting priorities and coordinates support accordingly. Partners can be certain that their contributions and participation will be fruitful and effective.
  • Remember Niger is a small non-profit organization that works on a grass-roots level. This allows partners to tailor their funding, see the impact it has through quarterly updates, presentations and cultural exchanges, as well as have a direct relationship with their partners in Niger if desired.
  • Remember Niger continually recruits new partners, which multiplies the impact of existing support.

Board of Directors

Kara VanderKamp, President
Executive Director, Remember Niger Coalition

Heather Heckel, Vice President
Assistant Professor, American University, teaching International Environment and Development

Edwin C. Jones, Jr., Treasurer
University Professor Emeritus, Iowa State University, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Ruth Jones, Secretary
Teacher, Retired

Tricia Johnson
Consultant, International Development

James York
Pastor, North Presbyterian Church (North St. Paul, Minnesota)

Coleen Colton
French Teacher, Mahtomedi, Minnesota, High School

Brady Quirk-Garvan
Consultant, Finance, political campaigns and small business