We Are Limitless

We Are Limitless Providing education and healthcare for Rwandan orphans and underprivileged children. A 501(c)3 charity providing security, medical assistance, & education.

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In June of 2012, my friend Nichols St. Louis and I traveled to Rwanda to volunteer at the Noel Orphanage in Gysenyi. The trip's impact on my life cannot be easily explained. Nearly 600 children were living in the orphanage and though the facility is run by some truly caring people they are tremendously understaffed and lacking in access to food, clothing, and education. Su

rprisingly the spirit of these children is off the charts. Most people know of Rwanda because of the 1994 genocide and so I think they would be surprised to hear that the country has done a remarkable job of healing its wounds and turning towards the future with a surprising measure of optimism. The government has moved to eliminate the labels associated with a tribal identity and successfully rallied the country under the unifying Rwandan banner. The generosity and kindness of the people were the two things that stood out most to me on my visit. That said, many of the children in Rwandan orphanages are there as a result of the genocide when 800,000 people were killed (500,00 over a 100 day period). Eighteen years after the genocide the number of young orphans has increased, but now as a consequence of AIDS and poverty. While we were there we decided to visit Sonrise School in Musanze, about 2 hours away. Sonrise is one of the top boarding schools in Rwanda and offers a clean living environment and structured classes and the cost by U.S. standards is ridiculously low. After the tour of the school we thought we should work on getting some of the children out of the orphanage and into this wonderful place to give them an opportunity to pursue what everyone deserves... a chance to become whatever they want to be... without the limits that they have at the orphanage. Now there goal has expanded to issues affecting neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The violence there has claimed nearly 8 Million lives since 1996. Violence against women is a particular scourge with 1,100 women raped every day in the country. WAL is working to build a center in Goma city that will house over 200 orphans, ex-child soldiers, and rape victims.

- Matthew Leutwyler, Founder

08/14/2026

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08/13/2026
08/06/2026

A little update on Serge.
After I shared the videos of the remote-control truck he built himself, so many people reached out asking about him and wanting to know what happened next.
While I was in the UK, I picked up a few things to help him continue learning: an ELEGOO electronics starter kit, a soldering kit, a toolbox, wire snips and some other tools. We met at a coffee shop today -
As soon as he opened the electronics kit, he began recognizing the different components and explaining what some of them could do. His curiosity immediately took over.
After going through everything, he asked if he could borrow my laptop to watch a few tutorials on YouTube.
Two hours later, I finally got my laptop back.
To use the starter kit effectively—and learn programming as well as electronics—Serge still needs a laptop of his own.
We are also looking for a quality boarding school where he can begin the new school year and receive the education and support his potential deserves.
If anyone is interested in sponsoring a laptop or helping with his education, please contact me directly - or make a donation thru the site and send us a note explaining that its for Serge.
Thank you to everyone who has followed his story and encouraged him. Serge already has the imagination, determination and desire to learn. Now we have an opportunity to help him turn that potential into something extraordinary.
Link in bio. Or here www.wearelimitless.org. or Venmo- wearelimitless

The Work Starts Now.A year ago, we made the painful decision to stop accepting new children into our program. We simply ...
08/02/2026

The Work Starts Now.

A year ago, we made the painful decision to stop accepting new children into our program. We simply didn’t have the resources to do more without risking the commitments we’d already made.

Today, that changes.

In one week, construction on our new orphanage in eastern Congo begins. We still haven’t raised enough money to finish it, but we have enough to start. Rather than wait any longer, we’ve chosen to move forward—despite the financial uncertainty and the security challenges of building in a region still under rebel control. The children have waited long enough.

We also met someone who reminded us why hope is worth investing in.

His name is Serge. He’s 13 years old and taught himself to build remote-controlled machines from discarded electronics. His talent was impossible to ignore. We’ve begun equipping him with engineering tools and learning kits, and we’re welcoming him into the We Are Limitless family. He’ll soon attend a private boarding school where his potential can truly be developed.

One project is about rebuilding a home. The other is about investing in a future.

Both are only possible because of people like you.

If you’d like to help us finish the orphanage and support children like Serge, the links are in our bio.

The Work Starts Now!One year ago, we made the difficult decision to stop accepting new children into our program. The ne...
08/02/2026

The Work Starts Now!
One year ago, we made the difficult decision to stop accepting new children into our program. The need had simply grown beyond our financial capacity, and we knew we had to protect the commitments we had already made to the children in our care.

Today, we have two important updates.

The first is that construction on our new orphanage is finally set to begin in just one week.

While we still do not have enough funding to complete the project, we have raised enough to begin. Over the coming weeks we will demolish the aging structure, lay the foundation, and begin framing the new girl’s dormitory.

Although reaching this point is a major milestone, moving forward without the full funding in place is not a decision we take lightly. Goma remains under rebel control, creating significant logistical and security challenges for everyone involved in the project. But after waiting for months, we believe the children have waited long enough. We have decided to begin construction with the resources we have and trust that, with your continued support, we can raise the remaining funds before work reaches a standstill.

The second update is about a remarkable young boy named Serge.

Sometimes you meet a child who reminds you why rules exist—and why, on rare occasions, they need to be broken.
Last year we decided we could not take on any new children because of our financial constraints. Then, while having lunch in Kigali, a 13-year-old boy walked up to introduce himself. He proudly showed me a remote-controlled dump truck he had designed and built almost entirely from discarded materials. His curiosity, ingenuity, and determination were impossible to ignore.
While I was in the United Kingdom this week, I purchased a collection of electronics tools, components, and an engineering starter kit to help Serge begin developing his talent.
Over the coming months, we'll challenge him to design and build increasingly ambitious projects while introducing him to the fundamentals of electrical engineering.

We're also making a much bigger commitment.
Serge will be joining the We Are Limitless family. We will move him from the local public school he currently attends into a private boarding school where he will receive a stronger education, greater stability, and the opportunity to pursue the extraordinary potential we believe he possesses.
Sometimes changing one life changes many others. We believe Serge is one of those children.

As we begin rebuilding an orphanage and investing in the future of children like Serge, your support has never been more important. There is still significant work ahead, but together we can ensure that neither this building nor these dreams remain unfinished.

LEARN MORE About The Congo Construction:
https://www.wearelimitless.org/congo-house-construction
SUPPORT US:
https://www.wearelimitless.org/donate

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07/31/2026

Update on Serge, the young electrical engineer wiz we met at lunch two weeks ago…
A couple of days later, he joined us at a local coffee shop to learn more about him and also see how much he understood about basic electronics.
I had to go to London, and while I was there I picked up some supplies and tools for him. When I return to Kigali later this week, I am meeting his mother to discuss how We Are Limitless can support him in his education.

07/19/2026

Had one of those days that restores your faith in the world.

I met a 13-year-old kid named Serge while I was grabbing lunch in Kigali with and .bryan . He walked up carrying this huge cardboard dump truck he’d built and asked if he could show it to me. Looking to get some money to buy some super glue to finish his project.

We he demonstrated its functionality, I figured he’d taken a remote-control car and dressed it up with cardboard.

Nope.

He built the whole thing himself. The electronics, motherboard, the controller, the motors—everything. He explained how the RF signal worked, why he chose certain components, and how he salvaged parts from a broken printer and a dvd tray. . The kid genuinely understands electrical engineering.

His family has almost nothing. His dad left. His mom is unemployed. His public school teaches electronics mostly on a chalkboard, so he went home, referred his notes from class, watched YouTube, scavenged old electronics, and taught himself.

He’s been doing it since he was five.

I’m meeting him again tomorrow before I fly out. I want to see if there’s a way We Are Limitless can help him. I’m guess we already know the answer though.

Every now and then, you meet someone who reminds you that brilliance isn’t rare… Opportunity is.

07/19/2026

After months of closure due to the Ebola outbreak, the Rwanda–DRC border has finally reopened.

Crossing into Congo felt reminiscent of the COVID era, with health screenings and security protocols at every step. A small inconvenience, considering what the families here have endured.

Once across, we met up with our longtime driver, Erick, and stocked up on food and supplies for the children’s home…. And most importantly on this sunny day - ice cream.

Arriving at the house was the welcome we’ve missed. The feeling was mutual.

The past year has been extraordinarily difficult. Eastern Congo remains under rebel control, and the Ebola outbreak added another layer of hardship to lives already defined by uncertainty. Yet despite everything, these children continue to show a resilience that is difficult to put into words.

Afterwards, we met with a new builder to plan replacing the original unfinished dormitory with a new building on a proper foundation, expanded to accommodate 16 beds for the girls. We’ll also construct new latrines and shower facilities to provide safer, more sanitary living conditions.

As additional funding becomes available, we’ll move on to renovating the main house, rebuilding the boys’ bedroom, and creating a sustainable garden with vegetable beds and a chicken coop to help provide fresh food for the children.

That’s the latest from Congo. Thank you to everyone who continues to make this work possible.

07/18/2026

Another step forward for Kethia.... Another graduation from Primary School for We Are Limitless.

Thanks to everyone who supports We Are Limitless these children are getting a real chance at a healthy, educated, and stable life.

06/26/2026

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