I’m delighted to be volunteering with VSO and to have the opportunity to share my experiences with you all. I’ve worked in education for several years, supporting children with special educational needs. When I heard about VSO’s early education project here, I knew I wanted to be part of it. This felt like my chance to help every child get the learning and life opportunities they deserve. Thank you for standing with me and helping to make a positive impact in my home country. 

Too many children in Rwanda still repeat the first year of primary school because they have had no or little quality pre-primary education. Every day they aren’t building the solid foundations needed to flourish in education, they're trapped deeper in the cycle of poverty. With your support, my colleagues and I are leading a range of training to support teachers to give young children the early education they deserve. Through the use of storytelling, puzzles, role-play and games, we’re helping teachers see how play supports a child’s development, not just academically, but socially and emotionally too. Working alongside other organisations, we’re part of an incredible movement to create long-lasting change.