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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Inezayimana Byiringiro Hirwa

Kayovu - Rwanda
Age: 5
Gender: Female
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Irasubiza Erica

Kayovu - Rwanda
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Gender: Male
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Irasubiza Thabita

Kayovu - Rwanda
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Kayovu - Rwanda
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Ishimwe Allen Venuste

Kayovu - Rwanda
Age: 3
Gender: Male
Ishimwe Allen Venuste lives with his parents and one sibling. The family rents a very small two room home for $5 per month. His parents survive through temporary work as farmers which makes life difficult. The family often eats only once a day. Venuste joining I Will Stand International has brought about positive changes in his life. He is showing improvement in his learning, relationships with others, as well as in his physical and mental development. Through his enrollment in our Early Childhood Development Center, Venuste receives nutritious meals 5 days a week. Sponsorship for Venuste ensures he is able to continue receiving support through our programs. 
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Ishimwe Mucyo Cedrick

Kayovu - Rwanda
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Kayovu - Rwanda
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Kayovu - Rwanda
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Kayovu - Rwanda
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