Tubehoneza Community, Rwanda

In Tubehoneza Community there is a lack of quality education. We have been partnering with them since 2008 and are focusing on increasing access to early childhood education.

  1. Where we work
  2. Africa
  3. Tubehoneza Community, Rwanda

  • Population83,879
  • Villages73
We have partnered with the Tubehoneza community for over 10 years; and are now seeing the long-term impact our work is having on the children of Tubehoneza.

Education is a core focus of our work with the Tubehoneza community, as we work together to improve access to quality education for children. In 2018, we focused efforts on increasing the number of children enrolled in early childhood education. In partnership with local leaders, we assisted 8 nursery schools with learning and teaching materials and trained 45 teachers of nursery schools on early childhood development teaching methodology.

We’re working with the people of Tubehoneza to build a community where children thrive.

We’re working with the people of Tubehoneza to build a community where children thrive.
We have formed 38 children’s clubs where 1,240 children are participating in activities dedicated to child well-being. Activities include; dancing, singing, drama, football; as well as education about child rights and protection, HIV and AIDS prevention and environmental protection.

Community healthcare workers are actively engaged in nutrition activities such as mobilizing the community on the importance of exclusive breastfeeding and antenatal care. These activities are contributing to a reduction in the prevalence of stunting in children under five in the Tubehoneza community.

We will continue our partnership with the Tubehoneza community until 2022, continuing to build their knowledge, skills and resilience through sustainable projects, ensuring they will be equipped to identify and respond to needs as they arise.
schools have been equipped with 350 new school desks.
children are enjoying potable drinking water as water filters were installed at their schools.
parents attended 7 parental awareness sessions on positive parenting.

Stories from Tubehoneza Community

A loan for Mum changes children's lives

Valerie was working hard to provide for her children, but needed just one thing to be able to give them what they needed.

Tubehoneza Community, Rwanda, Africa

Swamp water a thing of the past

The long and tiring walk meant these students couldn’t make it in time for school.

Tubehoneza Community, Rwanda, Africa

The future is looking bright

These students wanted to be in school, but the leaky ceiling of their classroom was not making it easy.

Tubehoneza Community, Rwanda, Africa

Learning your rights is one of the most empowering things you can do

On the Day of the African Child children in Tubehoneza learnt about their rights to birth registration, a name and that they are all created equal.

Tubehoneza Community, Rwanda, Africa

Tim shares an update on the Tubehoneza Community

As the Country Programme Manager for the Tubehoneza Community, Tim shares an update on how we’re building resilience in vulnerable families through access to education and giving families the building blocks they need to build sustainable livelihoods.

Tubehoneza Community, Rwanda, Africa

Space to learn and grow

We have been working with the Tubehoneza community to improve education facilities to make sure they are safe environments and allow more children to have access.

Tubehoneza Community, Rwanda

Promoting child wellbeing in Tubehoneza

Children in Tubehoneza community are enjoying special moments at a local child protection day organised by the World Vision children’s club members.

Tubehoneza Community, Rwanda