Primary 2 children discussing an English assignment together

Like many students all over East Africa, these children began their education sitting in tightly packed rows, staring a blackboard.  Over the last year, APIE has worked with the teachers of these pupils to take them out of their dark, cramped and passive school enviroment and to start afresh in an open, stimulating, and active learning space.  At APIE, we recognize that every aspect of a child's enviroment is important and we work to address all of them.  

A quiet child in a class of 58 pupils with no desk space or active involvment does not stand a chance at real learning. A teacher in this situation as well is fighting a losing battle.  Every child is different- has a different range of knowledge, has different needs, enjoys different things, and understands lessons in different ways.  Our teachers are well aware of this and want deeply the oppotunity to reach each of their students.  

Developing infrastructure to meet the needs of the enormous student enrollment that has continues to grow each year in Rwanda is truly an essential need.  Learning resources, management skills, teacher training, and parent involvement are also essential.  At APIE we are working to address all of these issues as well as the many specific needs of our specific schools.  

Please explore the links to the left to learn more about our work.