In response to the resulting desperate need for educational resources and infrastructure, the Soroptimist Club Kibungo set up a school, the Ecole des Hirondelles.
From humble beginnings in a hall rented from the local parish church, the school now has 20 classrooms, a computer lab, a library and a science lab. There are over 400 pupils, with 16 teachers and 7 administrative and maintenance staff.
As partners of SI Club Kibungo, the Union of Luxembourg and the Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign Affairs are building a fully equipped kitchen and canteen at the Ecole des Hirondelles which will provide 300-400 meals per day and help the school to expand still further.
In addition to the obvious benefit of fighting malnutrition by offering students balanced meals, this new building will serve as a valuable educational tool by training people for jobs in catering. The Rwandan tourist industry is growing rapidly and is crying out for qualified professionals. Workers at this new, modern facility will be trained in all aspects of food preparation and cooking. Graduates will be ready to fill the many vacancies that exist in kitchens throughout the country.