Education Program
Providing a good start to children in disadvantaged communities through Early Childhood Development, parenting education, and student sponsorship programs.
Early Childhood Development (ECD)
Children from zero to six years of age require specific and targeted interventions and services to protect them from the effects of poverty, abuse, and diseases. Rwanda recognizes that early childhood development is one of the pillars of human capital development and sustainable development.
In line with Rwanda's ECD Policy published in 2011, CFO partners with local government entities to implement activities related to early childhood education and parenting education, focusing on community-based solutions that are sustainable and culturally appropriate.
INEZA Nursery School
Samuduha Village, Rugarika Sector, Kamonyi District
Since 2018, CFO has been implementing an Integrated Early Childhood Development program including community-based ECD and parenting education in Rugarika Sector.
INEZA Nursery School serves children aged 3-6 years, providing learning through play and exploration in groups, with more opportunities to interact with other children and a variety of adults.
431
Children Served
3
Classes Operating
- Training for nursery teachers and their assistants
- ECD supplies and training materials
- Pedagogical guides for teaching
- Support for parents to build ECD centers
- Organization and mentoring of ECD parents committee
- Leadership training for proper decision making
Education Services
Community-based ECD Centers
Village-level early childhood development centers providing learning through play and exploration
Home-based ECD Services
Bringing early childhood education directly to homes and families
Parenting Education
Empowering parents with knowledge and skills in caring for children
Caregiver Training
Building capacity of caregivers in child development and children's rights
Student Sponsorship
Providing school fees and materials for students from disadvantaged families
Guidance & Counseling
Ongoing mentorship and support for sponsored students
Parenting Education Program
Both parents are primarily responsible for the child's nurturing care and protection. Our program builds parenting skills and capacity of primary caregivers.
Physical Development
- Nutrition education
- Hygiene & Health practices
- Developing motor skills through play
Cognitive Development
- Brain development understanding
- Stimulating learning through play
- Discovery of the world
Language & Pre-literacy
- Language development
- Early math skills
- Pre-literacy foundations
Social & Emotional
- Love & positive discipline
- Child protection
- Conflict management
- Cultural learning
431
Children Attended Since 2018
3
Classes Operating
435
Families in Parenting Program
48
Parenting Education Groups
12
Friends of Families Trained
12
CHWs as Facilitators
Student Sponsorship Program
In Rwanda, while the gross enrollment rate is high in primary education, secondary school enrollment drops significantly. Statistics from 2020/2021 show a 10.3% dropout rate in secondary education.
Students who drop out are especially from disadvantaged families. They lack school fees and basic materials like uniforms. Without guidance and counseling, they lose hope for their future and decide to leave school.
School Fees
Providing secondary school fees for students from disadvantaged families
School Materials
Participating in the provision of basic materials including uniforms
Guidance & Counseling
Permanent mentorship contact with sponsored students
Life Skills Training
Training in life skills for their future success
Vocational Training
Assisting with entrepreneurship through practical skills
Sponsor a Student's Future
Your support can keep a child in school and give them the opportunity to build a better future. Consider sponsoring a student today.