

The education of my child worried me a lot. My concern was not whether she would go to school but whether she would attain a quality education—one that would transform her and impact this nation. That was my primary concern as my child approached school-going age. While there are good schools in Kigali, they are far from affordable. Without Hagari Rwanda stepping in, the fate of my child would have been sealed. The cycle of poverty and illiteracy would have continued in our family. But today, I am confident that my child is being prepared for opportunities and a life I never had.
Joy is currently in Nursery One and has been attending Inzozi Academy for three months. The impact this institution has had on her is astonishing. Her social and emotional development amazes me. She used to cry for everything she saw; her demands were relentless, and her tantrums were overwhelming. When my family was accepted into the Hagari Student Partnership Program, the teachers committed to supporting Joy, and I received help from the Hagari Family Support Team through weekly training sessions and home visits. In these sessions, I learned proper parenting techniques, which equipped me with the skills to address my child’s behavior. This holistic approach by Hagari, aimed at supporting the entire family, is incredibly rare among the NGOs operating in our community.
I am eternally grateful to Hagari Rwanda for shouldering the cost of my child’s education. With Joy attending Inzozi Academy, a school owned and run by Hagari, she is now in a safe and nurturing environment. Previously, I either had to leave her with a well-wisher or take her to my workplace, which caused me significant stress. Additionally, I struggled to make ends meet and could not have afforded her school fees. Now, my daughter enjoys two free nutritious meals per day, safe drinking water throughout the day, and the support of two teachers in her class who ensure that Joy and her peers have their learning needs met.