Empowering young rural minds across Rwanda with education and opportunity.
Where every rural child has an open door to learn.
In collaboration with Rwanda Basic Education Board, NESA, MINEDUC, and ADEPR, ensuring quality education and opportunity for every rural
Built on the children's side of the river in Nyamasheke so young learners never have to risk dangerous waters to learn.
A hot, balanced meal served every day to every student, ensuring hunger never interrupts learning or growth.
Caring for the whole child through music, creative arts, and joyful play that lets children express themselves.
Bringing digital literacy, laptops, and passionate teachers directly into remote villages across Nyamasheke and Rusizi.
200+ children enrolled at Risevana ECD and 1,000+ reached through mobile outreach, with enrollment growing every term.
From our founding classroom to primary, secondary, and continuous rural outreach so no child is left behind.
Western Province, Rwanda · Nyamasheke & Rusizi Districts · 1,200+ Children Reached
Passionate teachers and volunteers from the community who nurture every child's potential, literacy, and emotional well-being.
What began with 31 children is now 60 learners per term, building strong early foundations in literacy, numbers, and curiosity.
Introducing computers, typing, and digital literacy to rural children who had never touched a laptop before.
Aligned with Rwanda's national educational frameworks under REB, NESA, and MINEDUC, preparing children for lifelong success.
At Risevana, education is completely free — families and students do not pay any tuition or school fees. Every child receives early childhood learning, daily hot meals, school supplies, and digital literacy. Donate via Mobile Money (MoMo) / Phone: 250788749709 (+250 788 749 709). Learn how you can partner with us on our Support page. Generous donors and partners sustain our mission so no rural child has to cross a river to learn.
risevana has been a blessing for our family, it keeps me closely involved in my son's learning while giving him structure, confidence, and a nurturing school community that shares our values.
– Amina, risevana parent
We were exhausted and losing connection. Since joining risevana, our daughter is calm, confident, and learning joyfully and no more after-school tantrums.
– Makeda & Steve, risevana parents
My daughter’s passion for learning and friendships has grown tremendously. The teachers at risevana nurture her independence, confidence, and emotional awareness beautifully.
– Lorena, risevana parent
risevana has been a bright spot for our family. The small, live classes and caring teachers helped our children grow in confidence, learning, and connection.
– Amanda, risevana parent
Small classes, whole-child focus, and ability-based learning have helped our daughter’s confidence and curiosity blossom. With risevana, she thrives and our family flourishes.
– Mo & Ayo, risevana parents
After years of searching for "a better way" in virtual education, I finally found it with risevana, where my boys are seen, supported, and thriving every day.
– Mary Kate, risevana parent
risevana has been a blessing for our family, it keeps me closely involved in my son's learning while giving him structure, confidence, and a nurturing school community that shares our values.
– Amina, risevana parent
We were exhausted and losing connection. Since joining risevana, our daughter is calm, confident, and learning joyfully and no more after-school tantrums.
– Makeda & Steve, risevana parents
My daughter’s passion for learning and friendships has grown tremendously. The teachers at risevana nurture her independence, confidence, and emotional awareness beautifully.
– Lorena, risevana parent
risevana has been a bright spot for our family. The small, live classes and caring teachers helped our children grow in confidence, learning, and connection.
– Amanda, risevana parent
Small classes, whole-child focus, and ability-based learning have helped our daughter’s confidence and curiosity blossom. With risevana, she thrives and our family flourishes.
– Mo & Ayo, risevana parents
After years of searching for "a better way" in virtual education, I finally found it with risevana, where my boys are seen, supported, and thriving every day.
– Mary Kate, risevana parent
Whether you want to fund Risevana ECD's growth, support the Mobile Classroom, partner with us, or learn more about our work — we would love to hear from you.
Nothing — education at Risevana is 100% free. Families do not pay any tuition or school fees. Every child receives free foundational learning, daily hot meals, school supplies, and digital literacy. Learn how our donors and partners sustain our free school on our Support page.
Five hours of live learning, five days a week, 200 days a year. Classes run from 9am to 2pm in your timezone across ET, CET, PT, and APAC. The day includes live classes, collaborative adventures, clubs, and passion projects. After 2pm, the rest of the day belongs to your child.
More during the first few weeks while your child settles in, then much less. After onboarding, risevana families report an average parental involvement score of 1.2 out of 5. Your child navigates their school day independently. You get on with your day.
Life happens and the team will make sure your child doesn't fall behind. The Family Success team coordinates directly with educators to keep things on track. Missing a session doesn’t mean missing out.
Classes have a maximum of 12 students, with younger groups even smaller. Every child at risevana has an Individual Learning Plan that tracks where they are academically, socially, and emotionally. Educators know exactly how your child learns and what they need next. It is as close to personalised as school gets.
This is the question almost every family asks, and it is a fair one. At risevana, your child spends five hours a day with the same small group of curious, kind peers from across the world. Friendships form quickly and go deep. The Family Success team also actively connects families in the same city for in-person meetups, and many risevana families plan holidays around each other. Your child will not feel alone.
Risevana is accredited by Cambridge, Cognia, and CIS, which means your child's qualifications are recognised by schools and universities worldwide. The Family Success team supports families through transitions, helping with documentation, local requirements, and next steps. Families who have moved on report their children integrated seamlessly.
Yes. risevana is accredited by Cambridge, Cognia, and CIS, three of the most respected names in international education. Your child's learning is held to the highest global standards, and their qualifications are recognised wherever your family goes next.
Your child has a living Individual Learning Plan that tracks exactly where they are across every subject, skill, and stage of development. You receive weekly snapshots of what they have mastered and what they are working toward next, plus a full quarterly progress report. The team proactively keeps you informed every step of the way. Progress is tracked continuously, so you always have a clear and current picture of how your child is growing.
All risevana classes are taught in English. With students and educators from across the world, English is the shared language that connects the whole community. 46% of our students are English language learners, and our educators are experienced in supporting them to thrive.
All core classes are taught in English. We also run Spanish and French clubs as part of our extracurricular program, open to all students.
Over 40 clubs and activities, designed and led by educators and shaped by student interest. From yoga to coding, chess to creative writing, there is something for every kind of curious mind. The program rotates each quarter so there is always something new to explore.
