The generous support and in-kind gifts of individuals and organizations allows Akilah to maintain low overhead costs. Akilah has received substantial in-kind support, including:
- Architectural and design services, Architecture for Humanity
- Land and twelve buildings: Government of Rwanda
- Office space (2009): Workforce Development Authority, Kigali, Rwanda
- Full time volunteer US Operations Director: Beth Davis, Tampa, Florida
- Student Uniforms: Cross Works Embroidery, Pennsylvania
- U.S. Office space, internet, phone: Davis Law Group, Tampa, Florida
- Printing of brochures and business cards: Master Image, Birmingham, Alabama
- Event Space: Ciccio & Tonys, Tampa, Florida
- Accounting Services: Santana and Jaap, Tampa Florida
- Graphic and web design: Sara Rooney, and Robert Twomey Designs Florida; Jamie Kleiman, New York City
- Textbooks and curriculum materials for the Foundation Year, The American Hotel & Lodging Association
- Computer Lab: Pew Family, Philadelphia, USA; and John Yob, Creative Recycling Systems, Tampa, Florida
Partnerships with U.S. companies and other institutions will assist in securing books, computers, and other materials.
