Rwanda is a beautiful country, known for its rolling hills. Its cities and rural family homesteads are well kept and orderly. On the last Saturday of every month is its ‘Umuganda’ Day (clean up and development day). This starts at 8am – 11am, and all citizens between the age of 18 – 65 participate. In addition to cleaning, trees are planted, and community projects undertaken. The day is taken seriously and demonstrates the country’s strong sense of order.
Many people visit to see the famous mountain gorillas, but there is so much more to see. Its communities are welcoming. Its focus on education and development is evident.
Through research projects carried out in different parts of the country, there has been the opportunity to see both urban, peri-urban and rural areas.
Visiting communities and spending time with families has given a deeper understanding of daily life and the values people hold.
With parental consent, working with children to assess educational games and learning tools, has been thoroughly rewarding. These experiences highlight Rwanda’s commitment to education, inclusion, and building a positive future for its young generation.