Rachel DuncanFeb 15, 20193 minMy time with A Partner in EducationHaving just travelled back to the UK after working as the APIE Education Manager for the last two years, it seemed like a good time to...
Catherine NorrieOct 30, 20182 minHellos and Handshakes: My First Visit to UPSHaving started at APIE at the beginning of the month (in a behind-the-scenes strategic role), I knew how important it was to get a good...
Rachel DuncanSep 26, 20183 minLiteracy and skill development at UPSNational Literacy Month is celebrated in Rwanda every year throughout the month of September, coinciding with International Literacy Day...
Rachel DuncanJul 24, 20183 minStars Shine Brightly At Umubano!The Ubumuntu Arts Festival, a celebration of humanity and peace-building, and the week leading up to it were a thoroughly joyful time at...
Angie KotlerJul 16, 20182 minAPIE and UPS at the Ubumuntu Arts FestivalThis year, Aegis Trust named Umubano Primary School the Lead School for Peace, so the opportunity to take part in the Ubumuntu Arts...
Amy Barnecutt - APIE Rwanda Country DirectorJun 20, 20182 minSophia in NurserySince returning from Maternity Leave, I have become a new kind of stakeholder at Umubano Primary School – a parent - as my eldest...
Jean de Dieu DusingizeMay 25, 20183 minGuest Post: Africa Day 2018Today, 25th May 2018, the world is celebrating Africa Day. On this day in 1963 the Organisation of African Unity (now known as the...
Laurenne AjayiMay 15, 20182 minFamilies and Inclusive Society at Umubano Primary SchoolThe International Day of Families is observed every year on 15 May, ‘providing an opportunity to promote awareness of issues relating to...
Agrippine UmugwanezaMay 4, 20182 minGuest post: Teacher Training – the New CurriculumOver the Easter holidays in April, the Rwanda Education Board organised nation-wide training on delivering the new Competence-based...
hannah5104May 3, 20181 minTeacher Spotlight: Evariste HabonimanaEvariste Habonimana has been a teacher for 7 years and has worked at Umubano Primary School for 2 and a half years. He is the Primary 3...
Rachel DuncanApr 23, 20182 minEnglish Language Day 2018“Knowledge is the wing wherewith we fly” – William Shakespeare English Language Day is celebrated every year on 23rd April – the day...
Rachel DuncanMar 1, 20181 minTeacher Spotlight: Aimable HareremanaAimable is a final year student at Teacher Training College (TTC) Rubengera, studying Early Childhood Education. TTC students undertake...
Jean de Dieu DusingizeFeb 21, 20183 minGuest Post: International Mother Language Day at Umubano Primary SchoolAs the world celebrates International Mother Language Day on 21st February, the theme of ‘Linguistic diversity and multilingualism:...
Rachel DuncanFeb 11, 20183 minInternational Day of Women and Girls in Science 2018On the 11th February, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science will be celebrated. At APIE we support the staff and...
Rachel DuncanJan 31, 20182 minTeacher Spotlight: Alice KampireAPIE’s role in Rwanda is based on the belief that investing in teachers is the greatest method of transforming the quality of education....
Angie KotlerJan 30, 20183 minThe Power of Words: Holocaust Memorial Day 2018That phrase - the power of words - conjures up so many thoughts; sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never harm me echoes...
Jean de Dieu DusingizeJul 6, 20171 minGuest Post: Kigali City Evaluates School StandardsAiming at improving the quality of education, the City of Kigali organises schools’ peer evaluation every year. The assessment looks at...
Stephen OdaraJun 2, 20172 minTransform Africa Summit, 2017Two weeks ago, APIE's ICT & Monitoring Manager, Stephen Odara, attended the Transform Africa Summit. The purpose of the Summit is to...
Laurenne AjayiApr 24, 20173 minEnglish Language Day 2017English Language Day - celebrated annually on 23 April, the date traditionally recognised as both the birth and death date of William...
Laurenne AjayiApr 3, 20172 minSara's Architectural Visit to RwandaIn March of this year, Brighton-based Architect Sara De Marco visited Rwanda with our CEO to act as APIE's eyes and ears as we come...