Why It Matters
Traditional U.S. international education funding has essentially disappeared. With USAID operations shut down and foreign aid budgets slashed, NewGlobe Education must convince Congress to support its Rwanda educational programs through non-traditional channels in an environment skeptical of international spending.
However, NewGlobe’s technology-driven teacher training model aligns with congressional enthusiasm for AI integration and educational innovation—themes dominating domestic policy debates. By positioning Rwanda as a strategic hub for African tech education and demonstrating measurable learning gains, NewGlobe can reframe its work from foreign aid to geopolitical competition with China for influence in African digital transformation.
By the Numbers
NewGlobe Education Inc. paid KRL International LLC $81,000 in the fourth quarter of 2025 for lobbying focused on Rwanda education programs. This represents NewGlobe’s third concurrent lobbying engagement this quarter, alongside Continental Strategy LLC ($315,000 total) and Quinella Global LLC.
NewGlobe began formal lobbying in April 2025, totaling $305,760 through KRL International across five filings. The multi-firm strategy signals distinct approaches: KRL brings deep Africa expertise in finance and energy; Continental Strategy focuses on domestic technology-based education; Quinella handles broader international education policy.
Karen Riva Levinson, KRL’s sole registered lobbyist for this filing, lacks congressional staff experience but provides regional specialization through previous work with African telecommunications, mining, and fintech companies.
The Agenda
NewGlobe Education Inc. is lobbying to promote its educational programs in Rwanda, according to its fourth quarter 2025 disclosure filing with KRL International LLC.
While no specific legislation directly addresses international education in Rwanda, domestic bills advancing in Congress align with NewGlobe’s model. The Teacher and School Leader Quality Partnership Grants Act (H.R.1331) and Teachers Are Leaders Act of 2025 (H.R.5056) emphasize data-driven instruction and teacher development. AI-focused legislation includes the NSF AI Education Act of 2025 (H.R.5351), LIFT AI Act (H.R.5584), and LIFE with AI Act (S.3063).
Broader Context
NewGlobe’s lobbying push arrives amid dramatic U.S. foreign policy shifts. The Trump administration terminated 94 percent of all USAID basic education programs by mid-2025, eliminating roughly 5,200 out of 6,200 programs. The African Growth and Opportunity Act expired September 30, 2025, further constraining traditional funding mechanisms.
Yet Rwanda offers strategic opportunities. The country completed its Smart Education Project Phase I in 2025, launched digital skills initiatives, and hosted the 2025 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Education. Anthropic announced collaboration with the Rwandan Government on AI-powered learning tools.
NewGlobe’s demonstrated impact strengthens its case: A Nobel Prize winner verified that pupils in NewGlobe’s Rwanda program were "nearly a whole additional year ahead" of peers.
The Bottom Line
NewGlobe’s $81,000 fourth quarter engagement with KRL International leverages the firm’s African market expertise as Congress prioritizes domestic education over international initiatives. While NewGlobe’s technology-driven model aligns with congressional interest in AI and educational innovation, success will depend on reframing Rwanda work as strategic investment in African technology leadership rather than traditional development aid.
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