On April 7th each year, Rwanda commemorates the Genocide against the Tutsi. This year, the commemoration week concluded on April 13th, with the main event in Rwamagana District held in Musha Sector. REAP participated to stand in solidarity with Rwandans during this difficult time and to honor the millions of victims who lost their lives. Never Again
📚✨ Learning is fun! Our ECD children are actively engaged, exploring, and growing every day. 🌱💡 Seeing their excitement as they discover new things is truly inspiring! #EarlyChildhoodEducation #LearningThroughPlay #BrightFutures
Our 3rd intake for the ICT and photography training has begun! Participants are excited to have this unique opportunity to gain valuable skills close to home. A big thanks to REAP for making this possible! #EmpoweringCommunities #SkillsForTheFuture
📣 We recently held a parent session with the parents of our VTC girls, focusing on family conflict — particularly conflicts between spouses. Many of the girls in our program are directly affected by these challenges at home.
During the session, parents opened up about how difficult it can be to talk about the struggles they are facing in their families. Creating these safe spaces for open dialogue is an important step towards healthier homes and brighter futures for their children. 💛
Our traditional dance group, "Urwererane," participated in this week's district competition for traditional dances, competing against schools from all over Rwamagana. We are proud to share that our team secured 2nd place! 🎉 The children had an amazing time and enjoyed their well-earned rewards. 🏆💃 #Urwererane #TraditionalDance #ProudMoment
Our Early Childhood Development students have kicked off the second term with excitement! This term, they’re exploring various topics, including public institutions. Recently, they learned about hospitals, discovering what happens there and the important role they play in our community. 🌟 #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment #LearningJourney
"Our Vocational Training Center graduates received sewing start-up toolkits and are now ready to launch their own businesses. They are also being mentored by REAP to ensure their activities are sustainable."
We are thrilled to announce an exciting partnership between REAP and Monarch Learning Academy! Through this collaboration, Monarch Learning Academy is generously sponsoring 12 children to attend our prestigious Early Childhood Development (ECD) program. This partnership will provide these young learners with a strong foundation for their future, supporting their education and growth within our community. Together, we are making a lasting impact on the lives of these children and their families!
Exciting News from REAP!
We are thrilled to announce that REAP has been awarded a Rotary grant to establish a Vocational Training Center (VTC) focused on sewing skills!
This program will empower girls in our community by equipping them with valuable skills to create sustainable livelihoods, boost their self-reliance, and support their families.
A huge thank you to Rotary International for believing in our vision and to everyone who continues to support REAP in creating opportunities for a brighter future here in Musha.
Stay tuned for updates as we roll out this exciting project. Together, we are making a difference!
#REAPImpact #SewingSkillsForChange #VocationalTraining #RotaryGrant #EmpoweringCommunities
After 9 months, 17 students at the Vocational Training Center graduated today! A heartfelt thanks to REAP for providing this incredible opportunity to teenage mothers who once felt hopeless. With REAP's support, they are now smiling and filled with hope for a brighter future.
In the heart of rural Rwanda, our Early Childhood Development (ECD) center, is transforming lives: 📚 Education for All, 🥗Fighting Malnutrition, 💡 Building Skills. Every child deserves a chance to shine. Today, we celebrate their resilience, potential, and the promise of a better tomorrow. 💙
Join us in making a difference. Together, we can create a world where every child thrives. Please donate at https://www.reaprwanda.org/donate-now-1?give=giving-tuesday-2024
#WorldChildrensDay #ECD #RwandaEducation #REAP #BuildingFutures
Children from the Duha school come to our farm to learn vegetables farming skills (nursery, land preparation and planting).
The Ineza Football Academy participated in a sector-level event to give back to the community by maintaining the football field where they play their matches.
"On International Mental Health Day, with the theme 'Mental Health in the Workplace,' our staff took part in a session led by a psychologist from our partner organization, Uyisenga ni Imanzi. We discussed key factors that impact mental health at work, including harassment, gossip, and mistreatment, and explored effective strategies for managing these challenges, such as open communication, reporting incidents, and practicing meditation."
REAP was recognized by the Rwamagana District through the Vice-Mayor, who attended an achievement celebration and awarded a certificate of appreciation to the Executive Director of REAP.
The parents of our scholarship recipients are grateful that their children have the opportunity to attend excellent schools through the support of REAP. In return, they have committed to giving back to the community by volunteering to work on our farm once a week.
🎓✨ Our scholarship recipients have wrapped up their summer workshop and are filled with gratitude for the valuable knowledge they gained. As they head back to school, they want to extend their heartfelt thanks to REAP for the support they've received. To show their appreciation, they are giving back to the community by contributing to the upkeep of the REAP farm. 🌱🌟
This past Wednesday, the partners of Rwamagana District, including REAP, convened to develop a comprehensive joint action plan for the upcoming year. This collaborative effort aligned with the Rwanda government's annual performance goals, ensuring that our initiatives are in step with the nation’s strategic priorities.
Our traditional dance group had the honor of performing at Umuganura, a Rwandan celebration of the harvest. This annual event, held on the first Friday of August, was celebrated at the district level in the Musha Sector. We were thrilled to share our culture and joy with the community during this special occasion.
In honor of our Executive Director's leadership we celebrated REAP's achievements at our community center with the attendance of the Vice Mayor of the district, Musha Sector Executive Secretary and about 500 community members.
