Students are kicked out of school because they don’t have school uniforms
Many students in Rwanda have to drop out of school because they can’t get school uniforms. Some public schools require to buy a school uniform only from a partnered seller.
Some students often have to drop out of school or get expelled from their school, which could lead to delays and fairies in their life, just because they don’t have school uniforms while some students have to buy second-hand uniforms because they cannot afford to buy a new one. Many students who can’t afford school uniforms have to stay home and spend frustrating time.
[ Kasebigege primary school students ]
Giving out school uniforms
HUMAN IN LOVE has provided 800 pieces of school uniforms for three elementary schools including Kasebigege primary school in Nyamata, Rwanda. Before distributing uniforms, we measured individual students’ body size and tailored uniforms for them.
At the delivery ceremony, HIL emphasized the importance of education to parents and children, asking for parents’ support on their children’s education.
[ HIL’s uniform delivery ceremony ]
”Thank you for helping everyone to wear a school uniform and go to school without being discriminated” – Nyiringango Germain (parent) –
”I feel happy to get a uniform. My friends and I cannot afford to buy a uniform. I’ll study hard in uniform and will never lose it. Thank you, HIL.” – Idadukunda Rinereil (student) –
”This would break a barrier toward students who have to miss the class or drop out of school because they don’t have a uniform to wear. We appreciate HIL for contributing to our education. We’ll try out best to promote basic education by enhancing attendance and performance. Thank you, HIL. ” – Hakijimana Raphael (principal) –
In order to achieve SDG 4 which is to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all, HIL has been conducting projects to build and improve education facilities while conducting programs to provide tuition, textbooks, school uniforms, and books and to promote teachers’ competency. We’ve conducted all these activities including this school uniform thanks to your support. HIL hopes that schools in Rwanda are filled with a lot of laughter of happy students. Thanks.
