154 Students Supported: Building Bright Futures in Rugarika

This season has been full of firsts in Rugarika.

📚 Back to School in Rugarika
Children returned to the classroom filled with excitement, hope, and the joy of learning. Education remains at the heart of our mission—empowering students to dream big and build brighter futures.

This year, 154 students in the Rugarika sector are pursuing their education—the most we’ve ever supported in our 10 years—an increase of 30 students from last year—thanks to the generosity of GIFTS Rwanda supporters. Scholarships cover full tuition for:

• 🎒 44 in primary school

 

• 📚 101 in secondary school

 

• 🎓 9 in university

​🌱 First Eggplant Harvest
For the very first time, students harvested eggplants grown in their community garden. Beyond nutrition, this moment represents sustainability, pride, and the practical skills they’ll carry into adulthood.

💬 Student Spotlight
Meet Fidelite, one of our students:

Meet Fidelite Nayituriki. ​Fidelite is a young boy who lives with his sister in a home provided by kind neighbors. GIFTS Rwanda welcomed him on Monday, and he is preparing to begin his fourth year of secondary school. His sister became unexpectedly pregnant, a situation brought on by their daily struggle to find enough food in their difficult circumstances. Despite the challenges, Fidelite holds strong dreams of creating a better life for both himself and his sister.

His smile, words, and resilience are a powerful reminder of the impact education and community support can have—and why your support matters. Every pencil, every plant, every opportunity adds up to hope and transformation.