Pivotal milestones throughout the LIFT Rwanda journey have shaped our pathway toward meaningful and sustainable foundational learning transformation. They reflect our collaborative partnership with the Government of Rwanda, our district leaders, educators, and the young learners we serve. Learn more about the Foundation's history below.
Following national assessments highlighting that only 38% of Grade 3 pupils attained foundational reading proficiency, the Government of Rwanda and international education partners conducted joint diagnostic missions across 12 districts, establishing baseline evidence for system-wide reform.
Key Indicator: 12 Districts Assessed · 38% Baseline Reading Rate
Explore each pivotal moment through field photography from classrooms, coaching sessions, and community learning hubs across Rwanda.
In Rwanda, foundational learning in the early years is recognized as the bedrock of national economic transformation. LIFT operates as an institutional initiative co-designed with the Ministry of Education and Rwanda Basic Education Board to embed structured literacy directly into public primary schools.
Gisagara, Karongi, Ngororero, Nyamagabe, Nyamasheke, Nyaruguru, and Rutsiro
Equipped with structured decodable reading libraries and instructional materials
Primary teachers receiving ongoing, monthly on-site coaching and feedback
Children acquiring confident foundational literacy and numeracy proficiency
“When every child in Rwanda learns to read and compute with confidence by Grade 3, we build the foundation for secondary completion, university excellence, and Rwanda's knowledge-based economy. Our partnership guarantees this transformation endures for generations.”
