On 13 May 2022, the Chief Executive Officer of Global Partnership for Education, Charles  North and his team accompanied by the Director General of Rwanda Basic Education Board and Vice Mayor of Rulindo district in charge of Social Affairs visited EP Tumba to observe the impact of Global Partnership for Education supported initiatives on Rwandan education sector.

While interacting with teachers at EP Tumba , the CEO of GPE said: “We can feel and see the grateful achievements of what Government of Rwanda did. We will share this experience to other countries that we are working with.”

During his visit at EP Tumba, the CEO of GPE, Charles North appreciated the school feeding program which has contributed in reducing school drop out rate. He also recognized the unreplaceable contribution of teachers in improving quality education.

Director General of Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB), Dr. Nelson Mbrushimana appreciated the support of Global Partnership for Education; “We really appreciate the support of GPE in our education sector, notably the provision of Textbook and Science Kits and other many interventions. We will continue to sustain what we have achieved through the support of Global Partnership for Education.” He said

Senior Education Specialist at World Bank-Rwanda, Mrs. Kidwai Huma believes in more success as other grant comes in; “ We are going to achieve more in terms of providing Quality Education through the support of Global partnership for Education in providing the $30 million Multiplier to strengthen teaching and learning in primary and secondary schools.” She noted.

The Chief Executive officer of Global Partnership for Education  together with the Director General of Rwanda Basic Education Board, Dr. Nelson Mbarushimana planted a fruit tree for as to support the school feeding program.   

Rwanda was the first country to receive GPE COVID-19 Response Grant to ensure students continue learning during the lockdown and school reopening preparations.

EP Tumba has 549 students with 273 boys and 276 girls. It benefited from Quality Basic Education Project with 12 new Classrooms and 12 latrines and other GPE COVID-19 responses which were initiated and implemented through the support of GPE such as handwashing facilities, scholastic materials, school feeding and remedial programs.

The Chief Executive Officer of Global Partnership, Charles North and his team were in Rwanda on a 3-day visit whereby they were received  by Hon. Minister of Education, Dr. Valentine Uwamariya on 12 May 2022.

Chief Executive Officer of GPE, Charles North speaking at EP Tumba in Rulindo District

DG REB, Dr. Nelson Mbarushimana (left) chatting with CEO GPE, Charles North.

Vice Mayor of Rulindo District in charge of social affairs (left), CEO GPE, Charles North (between) and DG REB, Dr. Nelson Mbarushimana

CEO GPE chatting with students at EP Tumba in Rulindo District

CEO GPE&DG REB planted a fruit tree for as to support school feeding program

All visitors discussed about on how to improve quality education

Senior Education Specialist at World Bank-Rwanda, Mrs. Kidwai Huma