Right To Play Rwanda

Right To Play stands with Rwanda in the 32nd commemoration of 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi

Remember, unite, renew.

During the weekend of 21st –22nd February 2026, Right To Play Rwanda trained students’ club facilitators including ICT Club, Gender Club, and Environmental Club from 15 schools in Rubavu District.
Through the Girls for Climate Change Education Project, funded by 60 Million Girls, teachers are being equipped with the knowledge and skills to empower girls in climate change education and the use of technology through club activities.
In many classrooms where internet access is limited, learning continues. With RACHEL Plus, students can access thousands of educational resources offline. This enables teachers to incorporate climate content into lessons while learners explore local environmental challenges and design creative solutions.
We look forward to seeing children’s excitement as they use XO laptops and RACHEL devices to learn without the internet—building critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the confidence to use technology to address real-life challenges.

On 20th February 2026, Right To Play Rwanda had the honor of welcoming the Right To Play International President and CEO, Jessie Thomson, to EP Nyakabungo in Kayonza District.
During the visit, she witnessed firsthand impact of Learning through Play with Technology (LtPT) approaches in delivering Science and Elementary Technology (SET) lesson. Through classroom observations, she saw how play-based methodologies strengthen learners’ confidence, collaboration, and critical thinking skills. Students were actively engaged in coding using XO laptops, demonstrating how technology can be meaningfully integrated into everyday learning.
ICT club members further showcased their innovative projects designed to address real-life community challenges. Their creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities clearly reflected the power of combining technology with playful, learner-centered education.
The visit concluded in ECE/ECD classes, where pre-primary learners were joyfully participating in inclusive and stimulating play-based activities that nurture foundational skills.
This visit reaffirmed Right To Play’s commitment to advancing foundational learning and innovation, ensuring that every child in Rwanda has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.

Today, 19th February 2026, Right To Play Rwanda was honored to welcome our CEO and President, Ms. Jessie Thomson, for a high-level strategic visit to Rwanda.

During her visit, she held four key engagements with:

_The Minister of Education, Mr. Joseph Nsengimana

_The State Minister of Sports, Mr. Rwego Ngarambe

_The UNICEF Deputy Representative-Head of Programs, Mr. Dominic Muntanga

_Leadership of the Rwanda Education NGO Coordination Platform

The discussions focused on our strategic priorities and the way forward for Right To Play in the coming years.

Emphasis was placed on strengthening collaboration, aligning with national education priorities particularly in foundational learning (ECD and Primary) and advancing synchronized efforts to empower Rwandan children through quality, play-based learning.

We also reaffirmed our shared commitment to sport for development as a powerful tool to improve learning outcomes and create lasting impact for every child in Rwanda.

Happy Heroes' Day Rwanda!
As we honor Rwanda’s heroes, Right To Play Rwanda marked the day by kicking off a 4-day coaching and mentoring training for School-Based Directors of Studies, Community Based and Sector ECD Coordinators, bringing together 44 participants from Rubavu District, 35 from Ruhango District, and 26 from Kayonza District.
This training will equip participants with the knowledge, attitudes, and skills to effectively coach and mentor pre-primary teachers and community based ECD caregivers supporting the delivery of pre-primary CBC (competence-based curriculum) through child-centered and play-based approaches.
Participants are also strengthening their capacity to induct new ECD teachers and caregivers, ensuring continuous support and strong foundations for effective coaching and mentoring.
Together, we are investing in people who support educators every day improving school readiness and learning outcomes for young children.

Yesterday, 10th December 2025, we held our annual RENCP General Assembly chaired by Right To play Rwanda and cochaired by Plan International. The Rwanda Education NGO Coordination Platform (RENCP) brings together education development partners to strengthen coordination, share evidence, and improve collective action in support of national education priorities.
The General Assembly also provides a space for working groups to present progress, challenges, and opportunities, ensuring alignment with the Ministry of Education ( ), the Rwanda Basic Education Board ( REB), and other government stakeholders.
As we close the year, we celebrated our collective achievements and reaffirmed our commitments and agreed on strategic priorities for the year ahead.

We are proud to celebrate two incredible milestones that reflect the strength, dedication, and unity of our Rwanda team and even more proud to grow under exceptional leadership. 💪 We are a winning team. Together, we rise! ✨
✨👏🏽✨ A big round of applause to our Country Director ( Rwanda & Burundi) Amadou Cissé, honored with the Right To Play Global Leadership Excellence Award!
His vision, guidance, and ability to create space for growth have been instrumental in shaping our high standards and collaborative culture. His leadership continues to inspire us and strengthen our impact.

🎉 Congratulations to our Logistics Officer, Marie Louise Akayezu, for receiving the Right To Play Global Top Collaborator Award!
This recognition speaks volumes about her passion, teamwork, and the unwavering commitment that drives our daily operations.

These achievements are more than individual recognitions they are a testament to what we can accomplish when we lead, collaborate, and rise together.

Today 26th November 2025, we celebrated five years of impact by hosting a Dissemination and Closure Event for the Plug in Play and E-Training & Certification projects, marking five years of advancing learning through play and technology in Rwanda.

The event highlighted children’s innovations, teacher training achievements, and key lessons that will support the future of playful, tech-enabled learning nationwide.

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Today, 30th October 2025, Right To Play Rwanda, through the Plug in Play Project, had the great pleasure of hosting the State Minister of Education, Irere Claudette, in Ruhango district at GS Ruhango ADEPR a school where Right To Play has been actively supporting Science and Elementary Technology (SET) lessons through technology integration for the past five years.

During the visit, SET lessons were conducted using XO laptops, demonstrating how students thrive when equipped with the right tools and supported by dedicated teachers.

The ICT Club students also demonstrated remarkable creativity and innovation, presenting projects such as a smart irrigation robot, smart future school, electric wheelchair, and an ambulance prototype, powerful examples of how technology and curiosity can transform education and inspire real-world problem-solving.

The State Minister encouraged students to join ICT clubs as valuable platforms to strengthen both their ICT and English skills. She emphasized the importance of learning English, noting that it is a key foundation for success in any project they aspire to undertake.

We extend our sincere appreciation to the teachers and students of GS Ruhango ADEPR for their dedication and innovation, you are truly shaping Rwanda’s future through the power of technology and education!

When Technology Inspires Creativity in the Classroom!
On 23rd October 2025, together with Right To Play, Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB)’s Deputy Director General, Dr. Flora Mutezigaju, and UNESCO Rwanda’s Director of Science, Technology and Innovation, Eng. Dominique Mvunabandi, we had the great pleasure of visiting GS Bukomero in Ruhango District a school where Right To Play, in partnership with the LEGO Foundation, has been working for the past five years.
“We are truly inspired and proud to see how SET lessons are taught using XO laptops, with students actively engaged in hands-on learning. The creativity and innovation of the students in the ICT Club were especially impressive,” said Dr. Flora.
They showcased projects such as an electric wheelchair, an automatic water tap, and an ambulance prototype, all developed under the “Plug in Play” project.
It was a delightful experience to witness how teachers empower learners to bring their ideas, creativity, and curiosity to life through technology.

🚴‍♀️ Wrapping Up the Rwanda Cycling Experience | Power to Pedal Project 🚴‍♂️
This Sunday of 05th October 2025 marked a truly memorable conclusion to our Rwanda Cycling Experience through the Power to Pedal project, made possible in close collaboration with the Netherlands Embassy in Rwanda.
We had the pleasure of welcoming another group of visitors, who spent an inspiring day with the Bugesera Cycling Team. The highlight of the visit was a joyful Sunday training session, where our guests trained side-by-side with young cyclists, sharing not only the road but also passion, energy, and a commitment to empowering the next generation through sport. 🚴‍♂️
In addition, we’re thrilled to announce the success of our partnership with Holland’s House a vibrant space that served as a hub for cycling enthusiasts, cultural exchange, and meaningful connections throughout this journey.
We are incredibly grateful to all our friends, supporters, and partners whose energy, time, and belief in the mission made this initiative such a success. Your support continues to make a lasting impact in the cycling community and beyond.