Friends of Motherland Initiative

dropout. The District Gender Officer appreciated the LIFT partners and encouraged families to prioritize education, avoid conflicts, and uphold gender equality and mutual respect. 3/3

THT( Troupe des Personnes Handicapées Twuzuzanye) used songs and drama to raise awareness on preventing family conflicts and promoting children’s education, while FMI Ubumuntu and AEE highlighted that unstable families and lack of parental responsibility can lead to school 2/3

What happens when families choose unity over conflict? 👉Communities rise and children stay in school. Yesterday, in Mamba Sector, the Gisagara consortium team participated in the closing of Family Week under the LIFT program. 1/3

our farming projects provide a sustainable solution that helps children to continue their education without being held back by financial challenges. 👉Every harvest is an opportunity for a child to stay in school. 🤝 Together, we can transform the lives of these children. 2/2

“Planting seeds today, securing education for tomorrow.” When we grow Passion fruits and Irish potatoes, we are not just producing food we are growing children’s @dreams, we are building a better @future, we are supporting uninterrupted @education. At FMI"Ubumuntu",1/2

discussions on the challenges they face, ranging from @unemployment and school dropout to teenage pregnancy. Through open discussion and shared @success stories, young people inspired each other to believe in their potential, take action, and become part of the solution.2/2

“What happens when young people stop waiting… and start leading the change?” Today, FMI “Ubumuntu”, in partnership with @soscvrwanda through the Rise and Help Program, engaged youth from Nyanza Sector, especially members of Empower Youth Initiative in powerful 1/2

From shy to confident. Today, Our Weekend & Coaching Program is helping #children believe in themselves and speak with #confidence.

role in preventing school dropout, supporting children’s return to school, and participating in the commemoration period by learning from history to promote unity.Children from ALP safe spaces shared their progress and growing confidence. 2/2

Today, FMI UBUMUNTU joined youth in Mamba Sector for the monthly community service Umuganda, focusing on cleaning the Genocide Memorial site. The activity brought together ALP children, mentors, and LIFT program volunteers.Afterward, discussions were held with youth on their 1/2

The meeting closed with a call for ongoing collaboration to ensure every child has access to a safe and inclusive learning environment. 3/3

Child protection and safeguarding. Participants committed to promoting education, supporting out-of-school children through BTS and ALP programs, and using community platforms to transform mindsets. 2/3

Today, FMI “Ubumuntu” under the LIFT Program held a community leaders’ meeting, chaired by the Vice Mayor in charge of Social Affairs. Leaders discussed barriers to children’s education, including child labour, teenage pregnancy, and harmful social norms, while emphasizing 1/3

to their children's future, strengthening long-term education @sustainability, and reducing school dropouts caused by lack of basic materials. 3/3

district: Mamba, Musha, Mukindo, Kigembe, and Gikonko to promote savings groups.The goal is to build financial resilience and help families support their children’s education. The initiative is already taking root, with parents forming groups and committing 2/3

When parents rise, children’s futures change. Following the training provided by @aeerwanda through the @LIFT_Rwanda program, FMI “Ubumuntu” volunteers initiated community engagement activities with parents of children enrolled in the program across five sectors of Gisagara 1/3

any obstacles affecting their learning and well-being. By implementing the LIFT program, FMI "Ubumuntu" volunteers go beyond identifying challenges; they actively contribute to transforming children’s lives, ensuring every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. 3/3

Program across five sectors in Gisagara District: Musha, Mukindo, Mamba, Gikonko, and Kigembe sectors. The purpose of assessment is to identify challenges that children in the LIFT program may face at school or in their daily lives, to provide the right support, and address 2/3

After receiving training from @aeerwanda through the @LIFT_Rwanda, FMI "Ubumuntu" volunteers began implementing the LIFT program assessment for students enrolled in the ALP (Alternative Learning Pathway) and BTS (Back to School) 1/3

protect the environment, and open opportunities for youth to innovate and thrive. 2/2

"From learning in Tanzania to action in Rwanda." FMI "Ubumuntu," in partnership with @actionaidrwanda Rwanda, is setting up demonstration farms in Burashi Village, @GisagaraDistr . This agroecology hub will teach farmers sustainable practices in agriculture, restore soil, 1/2