Physical school & Mobile Classroom: empowering young rural minds across Rwanda with education and technology.

Our Educational Programs

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9.4/10

learners want to log on every morning

1.2/5

average parental involvement needed after onboarding. risevana runs itself.

150+

years of collective digital teaching experience

21%

fewer learners needing extra support within the first 6 months with risevana

Our Core Programs: Physical & Mobile

Physical Program: Risevana ECD

Permanent School in Nyamasheke

Permanent school on the children's side of the river with safe classrooms, daily hot meals, and 60 learners per term.

Physical Program: Risevana ECD
Outreach: The Mobile Classroom

Travelling School on Wheels

Carrying laptops, books, and dedicated teachers directly into rural villages across Rusizi and Nyamasheke.

Outreach: The Mobile Classroom
Nutrition & Community Health

Daily Hot Meals & Hospital Care

Nutritious daily meals so hunger never stops learning, plus healthcare support and family food packages.

Nutrition & Community Health
Future Skills, Arts & Play

Digital Literacy, Arts & Play

Critical thinking, problem-solving, digital skills, music, and creative arts preparing children for opportunity.

Future Skills, Arts & Play

Transforming Rural Education in Rwanda

Academic performance

risevana learners perform above grade level

Compared to 18 million students across 40% of US primary schools — in every year tested.

Support needs — within the first 6 months21%

fewer learners needing extra support

Roughly 1 in 5 students who previously needed intervention no longer required it.

Dedicated Local Teachers & Volunteers

Passionate community educators who give their time and hearts to ensure no rural child is left behind.

Lauren McCarthy

20+ years of teaching experience with specialization in theatre and arts

– Lauren McCarthy
Teresa Jimenez

8+ yrs of teaching experience in the US and Spain, with expertise in special ed

– Teresa Jimenez
Kelly Borges

10 yrs of teaching experience across Canada, Taiwan, Myanmar and Thailand, with expertise in special ed

– Kelly Borges
Laura Peltomäki

10+ yrs of teaching experience with specialization in literacy and special ed

– Laura Peltomäki

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