Children Might Foundation (CMF) – Supporting Children's Education in Rwanda

COUNTRY PROFILE

Rwanda's problems are those associated with all developing countries but in addition to the problems faced by poverty, lack of healthcare, sanitation and access to education, Rwanda is struggling to cope with the long term effects of the 1994 Genocide.

Due to vast numbers of people re-entering the community in recent years as returnees from refugee camps or those released back into the community as part of the reconciliation process, Rwanda is immensely over-populated and resources are in shortage.

Important progress is being made by the government of Rwanda through its Economic Development and Poverty Reduction strategy. This strategy works to increase sustainable economic growth, reduce poverty and stabilize population growth. But the country still faces serious challenges.

Community gathering with children and adults

Rwanda landscape with traditional buildings

ISSUES THAT AFFECT CHILDREN

Many families lack basic necessities such as food and water, access to education and healthcare. Due to the effects of the Genocide there are many child headed households meaning children have no parental care and have to fend for themselves.

Through regular contact with all of our children, supervision and sponsorship, Aid for Education will focus on assisting vulnerable children in the following ways:

Access to education, school materials and school uniforms

Access to health care through the payment of medical insurance

Support for their families