A few years back, when I heard of Rwanda Reads initiative for the first time, I felt encouraged because I realised how much Rwanda's Ministry of Education (together with its partners) were significantly trying to invest much more efforts in promoting this imperceptible - or even inexistent - culture of reading in Rwanda.
Having been pretty much involved in several activities related to encouraging people to read and write (especially the youth) for the last few years, it's always been a pleasure for me to hear about programmes that empower Rwandans to read and write.
While a lot of people have been criticizing Rwanda's reading culture - or even the whole educational system - I have though been pretty well confident and looking forward to change and I can freely say that today we are on the right track, especially with the recent reforms and having witnessed the designing of new programmes, teaching practices, and policies that support the goal of all children reading well.
I remember this young man telling that "Rwanda will never read!" - he was certainly joking though I think he was trying to convey a strong message. From his words and many others I have heard of over the last few years, I learnt how much understanding and determination are necessary in moving such a vital skill to the next level. Because reading is key to literacy, it is a must for everyone to embrace the culture of reading especially at an early age; and not only educators must enforce this but also - and most importantly - parents.
When we initiated High School Review, now Youth Literacy Organisation (YouLi), back in 2009, there was no way to think of such opportunities that Rwanda Reads will bring to children of Rwanda. From the school curiculum to the writer and publisher, I must say we're all looking forward to greater outcomes that will lead to a cultivated, more informed and educated Rwanda; that one we all dream of day after day.
I am grateful to the people and institutions behind this very important initiative and I would like to encourage everyone to be part of this journey, a journey of tranforming Rwandans' education, in various ways. Thank you to the various organisation such as Imbuto Foundation, EDC, Isaro Foundation, as well as the newly opened Kigali Public Library, which are investing a lot of efforts in this dedicated journey.
Having been pretty much involved in several activities related to encouraging people to read and write (especially the youth) for the last few years, it's always been a pleasure for me to hear about programmes that empower Rwandans to read and write.
While a lot of people have been criticizing Rwanda's reading culture - or even the whole educational system - I have though been pretty well confident and looking forward to change and I can freely say that today we are on the right track, especially with the recent reforms and having witnessed the designing of new programmes, teaching practices, and policies that support the goal of all children reading well.
I remember this young man telling that "Rwanda will never read!" - he was certainly joking though I think he was trying to convey a strong message. From his words and many others I have heard of over the last few years, I learnt how much understanding and determination are necessary in moving such a vital skill to the next level. Because reading is key to literacy, it is a must for everyone to embrace the culture of reading especially at an early age; and not only educators must enforce this but also - and most importantly - parents.
When we initiated High School Review, now Youth Literacy Organisation (YouLi), back in 2009, there was no way to think of such opportunities that Rwanda Reads will bring to children of Rwanda. From the school curiculum to the writer and publisher, I must say we're all looking forward to greater outcomes that will lead to a cultivated, more informed and educated Rwanda; that one we all dream of day after day.
I am grateful to the people and institutions behind this very important initiative and I would like to encourage everyone to be part of this journey, a journey of tranforming Rwandans' education, in various ways. Thank you to the various organisation such as Imbuto Foundation, EDC, Isaro Foundation, as well as the newly opened Kigali Public Library, which are investing a lot of efforts in this dedicated journey.
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