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The Maranyundo Initiative supports the Maranyundo Girls School & other educational programs in Rwanda They are a family. Rich and poor they are the same.
The Maranyundo Initiative founded and supports the Maranyundo Girls School in Naymata Rwanda, helping MGS to accept over half its students from economically vulnerable families, to support teacher salaries and enrichment, and to build and maintain the buildings. The School provides 450 middle and high school girls with a first rate National curriculum, taught by dedicated degree-qualified teachers and harbored in a vibrant and safe residential community in which to learn. The School opened in 2008 and in 2011 the school ranked first in the National Exams. This is a remarkable achievement for a school dedicated to providing opportunity to the economically vulnerable and is testimony to the hard work and commitment of these young girls and their teachers. An independent school open to students of all faiths, Maranyundo is now owned and run by the Benebikira Sisters, a Rwandan order of Roman Catholic nuns, highly respected for their commitment to academic excellence and their unwavering compassion and heroism during the genocide. The Maranyundo Girls School has high standards, believing that all students, no matter their personal background, can achieve at the highest level. And the Maranyundo Girls School is dedicated to educating the whole person by creating a community of girls supporting and teaching and learning together no matter what their background or abilities. The Sisters foster the building of that community with responsibilities for the campus, the classroom and themselves.
10/02/2026
We’re looking forward to the Maranyundo Fall Gala
tomorrow!
The silent auction will remain open for bidding until 10 AM on Sunday, October 4.
Visit the link below to browse the auction items and place your bids in support of The Maranyundo Girls School!
https://tinyurl.com/2h495ecf
09/30/2026
Explore more of the exceptional items featured in the Maranyundo Fall Gala Auction.
- VIP tickets to a basketball game in Rwanda
- Personalized holiday cards and stationery from Minted
- A night out in the MIT neighborhood, including Row 34 and The Kendall Hotel
- Tickets to EcoTarium and New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
View the full collection and place your bids through the link below. Your support helps advance educational opportunities for girls at The Maranyundo Girls School.
https://tinyurl.com/2h495ecf
09/28/2026
Our live auction is packed with incredible getaways and experiences!
Bid on a dream escape to Curaçao, a Greek Islands vacation, a winter weekend at the Hermitage Club, or a special Nutcracker night paired with a stay at The Ritz-Carlton.
See the full collection and start bidding by clicking here: https://tinyurl.com/2h495ecf
09/25/2026
The Maranyundo Fall Gala Auction is LIVE!
Swipe through to preview some of our exciting auction items, then click here https://tinyurl.com/2h495ecf to explore the full collection and start bidding!
09/22/2026
Join us on Saturday, October 3rd to meet exceptional MGS alumnae from universities including Penn, Dartmouth, Wellesley, Brown, Tufts, and Smith and hear how MGS shaped their journeys. Come celebrate their accomplishments and the impact of your support.
Last chance to get your Fall Gala tickets by Monday, September 28th! Link in bio for tickets and sponsorship information.
09/17/2026
Just 8 days until the auction goes live on Friday, September 25th!
Maranyundo’s Fall Gala is two weeks away on Saturday, October 3rd and we’re so thankful for our amazing donors and sponsors.
Visit the link in our bio to purchase tickets and sponsorships.
09/10/2026
Maranyundo Girls School students returned to the classroom on Monday, September 7th, ready to begin a brand-new school year! As we kick off another exciting year at MGS, we’re looking forward to a year filled with learning, growth, new opportunities, and plenty of accomplishments.
Here’s to a wonderful school year ahead!
09/08/2026
We’re thrilled to welcome Sister Laetitia Musanabaganwa, Head of Maranyundo Girls School, to the Maranyundo Fall Gala on Saturday, October 3rd.
Sister Laetitia will share firsthand insights from MGS, highlight the remarkable accomplishments of our students, and speak to the transformative impact of a Maranyundo education.
Join us to learn more about the incredible impact your support makes possible. Tickets and sponsorship information is linked in our bio.
09/03/2026
Meet Board Members Lisa Tellekson and Lydie Uwantege.
Lisa Tellekson, Board Chair, worked with the founding group of women and dedicated volunteers to raise the funds needed to build the Maranyundo Girls School in 2005. After years of supporting Maranyundo, Lisa joined the Board in 2020 and became Board Chair in 2023. Lisa’s daughters are also Maranyundo supporters and her daughter Willa ran in the Falmouth Road Race this past August to raise funds for Maranyundo. Lisa works as the Foundation Administrator for Theodore Edson Parker Foundation in Lowell.
Lydie Uwantege has over a decade of experience across infrastructure and operations. A Civil Engineer by training, she currently leads operations at Delta Developers–Fortico Group, spanning oversight of projects and compliance, governance and institutional relations. She joined the Board in 2025, contributing to its governance, partnerships and growth, alongside a strong commitment to girls’ education and community empowerment. Beyond her professional work, Lydie is a poet and author of A Melody in Words, reflecting her longstanding passion for writing and creative expression.
09/02/2026
In our series, Get to Know Our Board Members, we're excited to introduce the incredible people whose passion helps make Maranyundo's mission possible.
Melissa Carr, Vice Chair and Education Chair, having spent a month teaching at the Maranyundo Girls School in 2016 and living and learning there with her family, Melissa joined the Maranyundo Board in 2018 and became Vice and Education Chair in 2022. She is a long-time educator with prior experience leading an international NGO that conducted cultural and educational exchange programs in countries of the former Soviet Union. Melissa has been teaching social studies courses in world history and international issues and coaching track and field at Concord-Carlisle High School for 20+ years.
Annie Weiss, PhD, Development Chair, first visited the Maranyundo School in 2013 and joined the Maranyundo Board in 2023. She is a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience. She currently sees patients in her private practice.
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