Rwanda Independence Day

Today, Rwanda celebrates 62 years of independence. This is a powerful moment to reflect on the country’s journey of resilience, unity, and progress. It is also an opportunity to recognize the role of local leadership and innovation in shaping the future of education, health, and sustainability across the country.

Since 2017, Feeding Mouths Filling Minds has proudly partnered with schools in Kayonza, Gasabo, and Kamonyi to link nutrition and education through locally rooted, future-focused efforts.

In Kayonza, at Imizi Children’s Center, a partnership with Water Access Rwanda and Strides for Africa, we restored access to a vital water system. Today, more than 200 children have safe water for drinking and hygiene. In 2024, Imizi launched a mushroom farming project, combining agricultural learning with enhanced school meals.

Sustainable Schools in Action

At Bumbogo Secondary School in Gasabo District, over 750 students are involved in a school farm that grows fruits and vegetables. A new chicken rearing initiative, launched in 2024, is expanding the school’s food program while offering students the chance to learn about animal care and nutrition systems firsthand.

Across Kamonyi District, at the St. Jean Bosco Schools, over 3,500 students benefit from rainwater harvesting systems developed in partnership with Water Access Rwanda. These systems, installed between 2022 and 2023, are helping schools become more self-reliant and better equipped to support student well-being.

These projects are more than infrastructure. They are led and maintained by the communities themselves. FMFM continues to walk alongside local leaders to expand educational opportunities and build models of nutritional and economic sustainability that students can carry forward.