» Education for All recently published this progress report on girls education across the global and highlights interventions that work to keep girls in school. The Gashora Girls Academy addresses many of the challenges that girls face through our girls' boarding school. We were excited to read the report to learn the latest research about what works in girls eduation. ... read more
» Rwanda Girls Initiative has been awarded a grant of $15,000 from the Seattle International Foundation Global Program. This grant will support our investment in training and developing Rwandan teachers and administrators for the Gashora Girls Academy. In Rwanda, 90% of children are enrolled in primary schools, but only 15% have the opportunity to enroll in secondary school.&nbs... read more
» The students pictured above were rewarded with RGI T-Shirts for their perfect attendance at our 10 week intensive English course. We were very impressed with the dedication of all the students who gave up their weekends (both Saturdays and Sundays) in order to study at the Gashora Community Center. Many of the students also walked a significant distance in order to attend. The cl... read more
» The Rwandan education system is in the midst of a transition from French to English, and for girls in the lower secondary grades, this is occurring in the middle of their schooling. English skills are a critical element of a student’s ability to succeed academically. Students must also be proficient in English in order to perform well on the national exam given in November, which... read more