It is a great pleasure to report back to you about our education program!
Schools have been very affected by COVID-19 as they have been closed for 7 months. This has affected children and our education program.
In May - August 2020, Root Foundation decided to reopen the academic assistance initiative in order to bridge the gap in academics caused by the closing of schools. This aimed at assisting children go through their studies again and help children to be more productive.
Over a hundred children from primary four(Grade 4) to senior six(Grade 12) attended different sessions in small groups of mornings and evenings. Children were assisted by various Root Foundation volunteers in each class giving them home works and exercises. The children showed a high level of interest and interaction.
Good News is that on November 2nd, Rwandan schools reopened for all students except nursery and lower primary school(Grade 1-3) which will start in January.
Root Foundation has committed at covering school fees, school materials, uniforms, academic support and insurance for 55 children in the 2021 academic year.
In collaboration with our women cooperative, we have designed the school bags and distributed to all our scholars. Claudine is one of the children receiving education support from Root Foundation. After receiving her school materials on November 7th, she commented: " It looks so good! I will be looking cool and confident at school".
Like Claudine said, We all feel proud to see her and her colleagues going back to school with all the basic school needs covered. It is a feeling we believe we share with you who donated their money and advice to the Root Foundation fundraiser.
Sincerely,
Muragwa.
Beginning March 2nd, Root Foundation introduced a series of workshops for children and the community on COVID-19, and enforced preventive measures of constant hand washing and Safe Greetings at the center. After the first Corona Virus case was reported in Kigali-Rwanda on March 15th, considering that the center receives over 300 children, Root Foundation decided to close the children’s center to enforce the prevention measures. On March 21st, the Rwandan government ordered a total lockdown. On April 7th, all Rwandans started the memorial week of the 1994 Genocide against Tutsi. This is normally a tough week but was even more difficult for many families during the lockdown and the rain floods that hit all parts of the country.
The attached report outlines the actions taken by Root Foundation between March and June 2020 to respond to the challenges which resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, and discusses the post-lockdown crisis response plan.
Challenge 1: Starvation and depression during lockdown & rain floods
Response: Foods Distribution during the lock down & Home Assistance during floods
Challenge 2: More vulnerable children are at a higher risk to go to streets as schools remain closed until September.
Response Plan: Academic Assistance and Extension of personal development services (June – December 2020)
Challenge 3: How to help many vulnerable families recover from a financial depression.
Response Plan:Creation of more income generating opportunities and peer counseling for 100 mothers. (June 2020 – June 2021).
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