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The Maranyundo Initiative supports the Maranyundo Girls School & other educational programs in Rwanda They are a family. Rich and poor they are the same.

The Maranyundo Initiative founded and supports the Maranyundo Girls School in Naymata Rwanda, helping MGS to accept over half its students from economically vulnerable families, to support teacher salaries and enrichment, and to build and maintain the buildings. The School provides 450 middle and high school girls with a first rate National curriculum, taught by dedicated degree-qualified teacher

s and harbored in a vibrant and safe residential community in which to learn. The School opened in 2008 and in 2011 the school ranked first in the National Exams. This is a remarkable achievement for a school dedicated to providing opportunity to the economically vulnerable and is testimony to the hard work and commitment of these young girls and their teachers. An independent school open to students of all faiths, Maranyundo is now owned and run by the Benebikira Sisters, a Rwandan order of Roman Catholic nuns, highly respected for their commitment to academic excellence and their unwavering compassion and heroism during the genocide. The Maranyundo Girls School has high standards, believing that all students, no matter their personal background, can achieve at the highest level. And the Maranyundo Girls School is dedicated to educating the whole person by creating a community of girls supporting and teaching and learning together no matter what their background or abilities. The Sisters foster the building of that community with responsibilities for the campus, the classroom and themselves.

08/27/2026

Congratulations to the incredible Maranyundo Girls School Class of 2026!

Their hard work, dedication, and achievements are truly inspiring. As they step into their next chapters, may their futures be filled with opportunity, purpose, and continued success.

Here’s to all they will accomplish and the lasting impact they will make!

08/25/2026

The countdown is on! We’re just six weeks away from the Maranyundo Fall Gala on Saturday, October 3rd!

Take a look back at some special moments from last year’s Gala as we count down to this year’s celebration.

Become a Gala sponsor and join us for an exclusive VIP Meet & Greet Cocktail Hour from 5–6 PM with MGS alumnae and Head of School, Sister Laetitia Musanabaganwa (pictured on the left in the first photo).

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! Tickets and sponsorship information are available through the link in our bio.

08/20/2026

We’re excited to announce that Susan Wornick, former WCVB-TV news anchor and investigative consumer reporter, will be the MC for the Maranyundo Fall Gala!

We’re honored to welcome Susan as we come together to celebrate an evening of vision, impact, and opportunity on Saturday, October 3rd. We look forward to gathering with you for a memorable night in support of Maranyundo Girls School

Tickets and sponsorship information is linked in our bio.

08/18/2026

Last Sunday, Joshua Schumacher and Willa Tellekson-Flash took on the Falmouth Road Race in support of the Maranyundo Initiative!

It was an unforgettable day on a beautiful course that began in Woods Hole and finished near Falmouth Heights Beach. We are so grateful to Joshua and Willa for running for Maranyundo and helping support education and opportunity for girls in Rwanda. Congratulations!

There’s still time to support their fundraising efforts! Visit the link in our bio to donate through their pages.

08/13/2026

Kinyarwanda is more than Rwanda’s national language — it is the language of everyday life, spoken by nearly 99% of Rwandans and deeply woven into the country’s culture, history, and shared identity.

At Maranyundo Girls School, students celebrate the beauty and importance of Kinyarwanda while also learning English and French — languages that expand opportunities and connect them with the world. By honoring their heritage and building cross-cultural communication skills, Maranyundo girls are becoming leaders who can bridge communities locally and globally.

Because language does more than help us speak — it carries stories, strengthens connections, and helps us understand one another.

08/11/2026

This month we’re celebrating Umuganura, Rwanda's National Day of Thanks—a time to reflect on the blessings of the harvest, honor the community, and express gratitude for the people who help us grow.

At Maranyundo Girls School, we are grateful for our students, dedicated teachers, generous supporters, and partners who make it possible for young women to learn, lead, and thrive. Together, we are cultivating knowledge, opportunity, and a brighter future for the next generation.

Who are you grateful for?

08/06/2026

Every mile makes a difference!

Next Sunday August 16th, Joshua Schumacher and Willa Tellekson-Flash are taking on the Falmouth Road Race to help create life-changing opportunities for girls in Rwanda.

Each runner is raising at least $1,500 to support the Maranyundo Initiative, providing scholarships for students at Maranyundo Girls School and strengthening education through the Maranyundo Training and Learning Center. Together, they're helping empower the next generation of scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and leaders.

Help Joshua and Willa reach the finish line — by supporting their pages through the link in our bio.

08/04/2026

Did you know that 58.7% of girls in Rwanda's upper secondary schools choose STEM fields? At Maranyundo, students are building on this momentum every day through robotics, engineering, coding, makerspace projects, and hands-on scientific learning that prepares them to solve real-world challenges.

By investing in girls' education, we're helping shape the next generation of scientists, engineers, and changemakers.

07/30/2026

Meet Axelle Ineza, an MGS alumna and rising sophomore at Tufts University studying Computer Science and Cognitive and Brain Science.

Axelle participated in Debate Club and 3D printing at Maranyundo. With support from Bridge2Rwanda, she successfully applied to colleges in the U.S.—a step she says MGS gave her the confidence to take.

Beyond the classroom, Axelle interned at an environmental nonprofit in Thailand, where she helped expand its global reach through communications and translation. She also participated in a Jumbocode hackathon at Tufts, exploring how AI can solve real-world challenges.

She is excited to attend the Maranyundo Fall Gala on October 3rd. We can't wait to see where your journey takes you next Axelle!

07/23/2026

This year, Maranyundo’s Fall Gala honors Barrie Landry for her vision and leadership in helping grow Maranyundo from a middle school into a thriving secondary school. Together, we also celebrate the educators, students, families, and partners whose shared commitment continues to expand Maranyundo’s impact through the new Maranyundo Teaching and Learning Center.

Please join us in celebration on Saturday, October 3rd. Link for ticket and sponsorship information in our bio.

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Cambridge, MA
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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm

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