Early Childhood Development Center - Kayovu, Rwanda - 2026/2027 School Year

In many rural areas of Rwanda, access to quality early childhood education remains limited, despite growing recognition of its lifelong benefits. Families often face challenges such as poverty, malnutrition, and limited parental awareness of early learning needs. As a result, many children enter primary school without the foundational skills, confidence, and health needed for success.


Recognizing this gap, our Early Childhood Development Center was established in 2025 to provide a nurturing, faith-based, and holistic learning environment for young children in the community.
Our goal is to expand from the ECD into a full Christian International-Standard Nursery and Primary School that will be complemented by a community library, school farm, and guest house. Additionally, we aim to empower parents with practical life skills that improve home well-being, enable income generation, and build sustainable livelihoods — creating a model of holistic community transformation anchored in Christian love and excellence.

As a faith-based school, we believe that true education shapes the mind, heart, and character. We nurture children who reflect integrity, compassion, and service — grounded in Christian principles. Through daily devotions, Bible-based learning, and positive moral guidance, every child develops a strong foundation of faith and purpose. 

Mission 

To provide Christ-centered, high-quality education that promotes holistic child development, spiritual growth, and family resilience through learning, skills training, and community enterprise. 

Vision 

To establish a faith-based, international-standard school that nurtures children, empowers families, and transforms rural communities in Rwanda. 

Core Values 

  • Faith: Christ at the center of all we do 
  • Integrity: Living truthfully and serving with honesty 
  • Excellence: Pursuing the highest standards in education and service 
  • Community: Building relationships that uplift and empower 
  • Service: Reflecting God’s love through practical action 
  • Sustainability: Stewarding resources responsibly for future generations 

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Project Sponsorships

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Abacu Gideon

Kayovu - Rwanda
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Gender: Male
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Kayovu - Rwanda
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Kayovu - Rwanda
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Kayovu - Rwanda
Age: 5
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Kayovu - Rwanda
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Kayovu - Rwanda
Age: 4
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Kayovu - Rwanda
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Ganza Peace

Kayovu - Rwanda
Age: 6
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Gihozo Uwase Kenitha

Kayovu - Rwanda
Age: 10
Gender: Female
Gihozo Uwase Kenitha joined the Kayovu Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) program in 2019 when Alphonsine was gathering local children in her home. When she first arrived, she could only sit or lie down, with very limited movement. Through the care and support she received, she began making remarkable progress and, by 2020, started learning how to stand. In January 2025, IWSI partnered with Alphonsine to formalize the ECDC. Kenitha had left the program at age five but returned in 2025 and began to thrive. Within the first year, she was able to communicate her needs and participate in activities with the other children. Kenitha’s journey is a powerful testament to the life-changing impact of the work being done at Kayovu Early Childhood Development Center. Her story reminds us that transformation is possible with consistent care, support, and opportunity. Sponsorship helps ensure that support for Kenitha continues. 
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Giramata Owen Amor

Kayovu - Rwanda
Age: 6
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Kayovu - Rwanda
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Ineza Iganze Keilla

Kayovu - Rwanda
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