Wellspring Foundation

10/20/2026

A lot has been happening beyond the classroom! 🇷🇼

Our team, partners, and growing community have been busy supporting families, engaging school leaders, and bringing communities together for children's education.

Read our latest blog and see some impactful highlights from the past few months!

To see classrooms transformed and education strengthened for Rwanda’s children, some of the most important work happens behind the scenes.

10/12/2026

Happy Thanksgiving to our friends and partners in Canada and around the world! 🍁

Thank you for pouring so much love, generosity, and encouragement into Rwanda’s young generation!

We hope that this day is filled with joy, gratitude, and hope, as you celebrate with those you love.

10/05/2026

Once a teacher, always a teacher!

Did you know that all of our trainers were once full-time teachers?

Today, they continue doing what they love; working alongside teachers every day to train, support, and strengthen their capacity to transform school communities and help children thrive, both in and out of school.

This Teachers’ Day, we celebrate all the teachers who show up every day with care and courage, giving their best to nurture children’s character, resilience, and social-emotional wellbeing.

To all the teachers: we see you, we appreciate you, and we celebrate you!

Happy World Teachers’ Day!

10/01/2026

We did it! 🎉 $35,460 raised for children’s education!

To everyone who generously donated or supported us in any way during Miles for Education 2026, THANK YOU!

Every donation raised goes towards supporting an education that nurtures not only children’s academic growth but also their social-emotional wellbeing, character, and resilience.

We are grateful for a community that believes in the power of education and goes the extra mile for children.

You are true CHAMPIONS for children’s education!

09/30/2026

Today in Canada, on this Truth and Reconciliation Day, we're pausing to listen, learn, and reflect. Only when we take a posture of humility and openness can we move forward as individuals, as a country, and towards true healing with our Indigenous brothers and sisters.

"Love is not happy with lies and injustice, but truth makes its heart glad... The road of love has no end."
– 1 Corinthians 13:6,8 (First Nations Version).

09/18/2026

What a day! 💙

The Miles for Education Kigali Finale brought together a wonderful community of champions; Walking, connecting, and showing up for children’s education.

Our campaign celebrates an education that nurtures the whole child; their academic growth, social-emotional wellbeing, character, and resilience.

Together, we are building a growing community of champions for children’s education.

Thank you to everyone who walked with us, supported us, and helped make this day possible.

09/15/2026

Are you an experienced leader and fundraiser passionate about shaping children’s education?

Are you looking to join a dynamic, cross-cultural team that's passionate about transforming the lives of children through an education that nurtures their character, intellect, and wellbeing? Then this may be the opportunity for you!

We are hiring for a Senior Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships in Canada to help us take our work further. Someone who can bring people together, build meaningful partnerships, and help grow and steward the resources needed to support our vital work in Rwandan school communities.

If you meet the criteria and believe this could be the opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you.

Full job profile and application details at the link below.

📍 Canada | 📅 Apply by September 23, 2026

Wellspring is seeking an experienced Senior Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships to fill a critical new fundraising leadership role designed to secure the organization's long-term financial stability during the season ahead.

09/12/2026

A glimpse into the Miles for Education 10KM Community Walk!

Thank you to everyone who showed up, walked, and championed children’s education with us.

You are a champion for children’s education! ✊🏾

09/09/2026

Our Miles for Education "Kigali Finale" walk and celebration is coming up this Saturday, September 12th, and YOU – friends in Rwanda – are invited! 🇷🇼

It's free to join, and registering is as easy as heading to https://forms.fillout.com/t/45WF1FQ6Zous and following the instructions below. We can't wait to see you there!

09/08/2026

Wellspring team members, Michelle and Bertrand, were thrilled to be guests on Kigali's ROYAL FM 94.3 this week, to share about our event and about the importance of an education that builds intellect, character, and wellbeing. We hope you enjoy this fantastic interview!

AND, most importantly, if you're in the Kigali area, be sure to sign up today to join Michelle, Bertrand, and a growing group of education champions this Saturday at the "Kigali Finale" Register today at https://forms.fillout.com/t/45WF1FQ6Zous

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuJ0SI9yNu4

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