Wellspring Foundation

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The Wellspring community and champions of children’s education are turning everyday physical activity into an opportunity to make an impact — staying active, improving their wellbeing, and supporting children’s education along the way.

You can be part of it too, starting this weekend: Saturday, August 15th!

Register today and join a global community moving together to raise awareness and support for an education that goes beyond academic achievement — one that values children’s social-emotional wellbeing, character, and resilience.

Miles for Education 2026 Wherever you are in the world, join us from August 15 – September 1...

You may have seen us mention Miles for Education before, or perhaps this is your first time hearing about it. But what exactly is it?

Miles for Education brings people like you and I together across communities and countries to champion children’s education, stay active, and connect through a shared purpose.

But there’s more to it than the miles covered.

Read our new blog post to learn more about what Miles for Education is, why it matters, and how you can be part of it.

https://thewellspringfoundation.org/stories/miles-2026/

Miles for Education: One Campaign, Countless Ways to Make a Difference From August 15 to September 12, individuals, families, and communities will come together in one global campaign to champion an education that helps children to not only succeed academically, but to also grow into confident, resilient, and socially and emotionally healthy young people.

What if your next mile could make a difference?

From August 15 to September 12, we're bringing people together for a month of fitness, community, and impact through Miles for Education 2026!

Whether you walk, run, cycle, or choose another activity that works for you, there’s a place for you in this community.

Together, one mile at a time, we can help more children thrive through education.

Learn more about how you can join, stay active, and make an impact!

https://miles-for-education-2026.raiselysite.com/

It's been a busy few months for our team in Rwanda! 🇷🇼

We recently trained 72 Family Coaches & 11 head teachers in Bugesera, equipping them to help families with students at risk of dropping out or struggling to thrive at school. Through a 3-day workshop, participants learned about Asset-Based Community Development (which helps people recognize the strengths and resources around them and use these assets to drive their own development), and began discovering and mapping out the assets in their own communities.

We also gathered together some of the 178 Family Coaches we've trained in Rubavu, to monitor the progress of their work in supporting over 1,000 families. One of our trainers commented: "The ABCD learning has impacted these Family Coaches first, and the personal transformation they are experiencing is rippling out to the families they support."

Thank you for partnering with us and coming alongside these communities to see children thrive!

We're delighted to announce the appointment of Michelle Rugema as our new Rwanda Partnerships Lead – an exciting strategic position that will open doors to new corporate and philanthropic partnerships within Rwanda.

Many of you will have had the pleasure of interacting with Michelle in her role as Donor Experience Director in Central Canada, and we're thrilled to have her back on the team again on the other side of the Atlantic. Welcome back, Michelle! 🇷🇼

Will you join us in celebrating a very special retirement? 💛

This summer, we say goodbye to the longest-standing member of our global team! Barb Luck, our Director of Finance, has been with Wellspring since the very beginning, and we're so thankful for her 20+ years of faithful service and joyful presence. In the blog post below, Barb shares some reflections on her two decades with Wellspring. Thank you, Barb!

Celebrating Barb's 20 Year Wellspring Journey! Barb Luck is Wellspring’s longest standing employee, and has journeyed with the organization from its infancy. As she steps into a well-deserved retirement, it is our privilege to sit down with Barb and to capture some of her story, her memories, and what she believes makes Wellspring Wellspring.

Our team is growing!

Are you based in Canada and looking for an opportunity to help transform children's education across Rwanda and East Africa?

We're looking for a Grants & Partnerships Manager (Canada) to join our Canada team and help turn meaningful relationships into lasting opportunities for children through education.

If you're a strategic relationship builder with experience in grant writing and partnership development, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Learn more and apply here:
https://thewellspringfoundation.org/employment/grants-and-partnerships-manager-canada/

In case you missed it in our most recent e-newsletter, we wanted to share an exciting update!

Over the past year, our leadership and board have engaged in a collaborative process to develop a new and exciting strategy for the years ahead. As part of this journey, we've updated our mission, vision, and values to more accurately reflect the organization we are today. We'll dig into our inspiring new values soon (watch this space). But today, we're thrilled to share with you our new vision and mission – and we encourage you to check out our 2026-28 Strategic Plan to learn more: wellspring.ngo/sp26