TEACH Rwanda

06/18/2026

Every single one.

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

06/16/2026

The incredible behavior of young mountain gorillas taking down poachers' traps stands as an extraordinary example of problem-solving and collaboration in the animal kingdom.

In Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda, trackers from the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund's Karisoke Research Center witnessed a stunning display of intelligence from the Kuryama gorilla clan.

Field tracker John Ndayambaje spotted a hidden snare close to the group and moved in to deactivate it.

However, the clan's dominant silverback, Vubu, grunted a warning, signaling Ndayambaje to stay back.

What happened next stunned the researchers: instead of fleeing, two four-year-old juveniles named Rwema and Dukore ran directly toward the trap.

Working in perfect synchronization, Rwema leaped onto the bent tree branch to break its tension, while Dukore quickly moved in to dismantle the rope noose.

Moments later, the pair—joined by a teenage gorilla named Tetero—located and successfully deactivated a second hidden snare that the human trackers had completely missed.

Poachers in the region place thousands of these makeshift wire and branch snares to hunt antelope and bushmeat.

While adult gorillas are usually strong enough to snap the ropes and free themselves, vulnerable juveniles often suffer severe, life-threatening injuries or starvation if caught.

Because the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund actively deploys anti-poaching teams to dismantle these deadly traps daily, primatologists believe the juveniles meticulously learned the mechanics of the snares simply by watching human conservationists.

Rather than a random action, the swift, confident ex*****on proved that the young primates fully understood the danger the structures posed to their troop, showcasing a brilliant cultural adaptation to an ongoing environmental threat.

06/16/2026

Kudos for the flourishing akarima kugikoni at Bright School! Our kitchen vegetable learning gardens—located along parking lots, between buildings, and even between retaining walls—are growing splendidly, thanks to TR’s finance guru and garden mastermind Jerome (who leads the project), talented construction/carpenter Aimee (who makes the seedbeds), and generous teacher Lambert (who sources the cow manure).

These carrots and cabbages supplement our school nutrition program with lunches for about 100 students and staff each day.

Our students are learning first-hand about germinating seeds, transplanting, the marvelous effects of fertilizer, making the most of every square centimeter of soil and space on campus, water, year-round sunshine, and healthy, fresh foods!

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Discover TEACH Rwanda and our demonstration school, Bright School in Muhanga, here: https://youtu.be/4_Zmlg6v8u8 and at www.TEACHRwanda.org.

Interested in TEACHER MENTORING to implement joyful learning through play and projects—sustainable literacy—with the Rwandan curriculum? TEACH 4 Transformation (T4T) sparks innovation. Contact [email protected].

FUND A FUTURE! Provide scholarships for 76 vulnerable Rwandan children at Bright School. In Rwanda, donate with our MoMo code: 502486.

Two ways to donate to TEACH Rwanda! Use Venmo at www.venmo.com/u/TEACHRWANDA. Or send a check to TR at 1787-C Chateau Place, Easton, PA 18045.

Go green! Our new book—"Natural & Recycled Resources: Learning Materials for Pre-Primary and Primary Students: Find, Play, Understand!”—has hundreds of ideas about ways for children to learn through play and projects with recycled tires, leaves, bottle caps, animal bones, water…and much more. Available in Kigali bookstores, at the airport, and from TEACH Rwanda.


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06/14/2026

Not every opportunity leads to exploitation. Today, many young African women are seeking a better future. But before leaving for programs with unclear promises such as Alabuga Start, there are other paths that are safer and more sustainable.

1️⃣ Seek secure scholarship opportunities, such as recognized Erasmus programs or reputable Canadian and American scholarships.

2️⃣ Learn digital skills such as community management, graphic design, video editing, or social media page management.

3️⃣ Develop a small local business in areas such as tailoring, catering, cosmetics, or e-commerce.

4️⃣ Explore agribusiness and local processing industries, sectors that offer significant opportunities across Africa.

5️⃣ Use the Internet to create content focused on cooking, beauty, lifestyle, or education.

Our goal is not only to say “don’t go,” but also to show that there are other ways to build a future with dignity and security in Africa.

06/13/2026

A full music program—with 10 guitars, 10 keyboards, 10 drums, and much more—is coming to Bright School…with YOUR help. We recently held a fundraiser in Kigali to launch our campaign to implement the Global Music Box program in TR’s Bright School.

Please watch our livestream here on Facebook from June 6 to see the upbeat Umuduri International Band (including TR’s founder) play traditional Rwandan music, rising young vocal and instrumental musicians with Rwanda Rocks (where the Global Music Box program is implemented with truly astounding results), and the amazing Rwandan music star Boukuru sing (with both bands)—a fabulous evening of entertainment!

Abundant musical talents—dancers, singers, instrumentalists—are eager to be developed at Bright School. Our goal of $50,000, to support young musicians and their teachers, will come closer to being met with your generosity!

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Two ways to donate to TEACH Rwanda! Use Venmo at www.venmo.com/u/TEACHRWANDA. Or send a check to TR at 1787-C Chateau Place, Easton, PA 18045, USA. In Rwanda, donate with our MoMo code: 502486. Be sure to designated MUSIC on your donation!

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

Yesterday, TEACH Rwanda was awarded a trophy! Every year, public events called “open days” are held by JADF, the governmental oversight body for INGOs, all over the country. In Muhanga, where TR INGO is based, the event was this week. Notice how inviting our display was, and how our young visitors (and adults, too) were so engaged. The result?

TR received this beautiful trophy for the best presentation! Children went home talking about building with blocks, reading interesting books, writing and drawing their own stories with markers, learning with recycled materials, and creating robots. Hands-on learning experiences available in Muhanga District ONLY at Bright School!

Congratulations to our TR and Bright School staff for this well-deserved public recognition of our transformative work!

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Discover TEACH Rwanda and our demonstration school, Bright School in Muhanga, here: https://youtu.be/4_Zmlg6v8u8 and at www.TEACHRwanda.org.

Interested in TEACHER MENTORING to implement joyful learning through play and projects—sustainable literacy—with the Rwandan curriculum? TEACH 4 Transformation (T4T) sparks innovation. Contact [email protected].

FUND A FUTURE! Provide scholarships for 76 vulnerable Rwandan children at Bright School. In Rwanda, donate with our MoMo code: 502486.

Two ways to donate to TEACH Rwanda! Use Venmo at www.venmo.com/u/TEACHRWANDA. Or send a check to TR at 1787-C Chateau Place, Easton, PA 18045.

Go green! Our new book—"Natural & Recycled Resources: Learning Materials for Pre-Primary and Primary Students: Find, Play, Understand!”—has hundreds of ideas about ways for children to learn through play and projects with recycled tires, leaves, bottle caps, animal bones, water…and much more. Available in Kigali bookstores, at the airport, and from TEACH Rwanda.


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06/11/2026

Truth! 🙌