Biography

Stories by Christelle Shema Kirumugabo

Learning through play: stories of teachers, playgrounds and new ideas transforming early education in Rwanda.

A female teacher playing with her students outside — UNICEF/Rwanda2024/Iyakaremye

Meet the storyteller

The first years of school can shape a lifetime, and play is where it begins.

Christelle Shema Kirumugabo’s stories for UNICEF Rwanda follow teachers transforming early education through play, new playgrounds that spark progress, and the launch of the Bahige initiative.

Explore her stories below and see how Rwanda’s youngest learners are getting the strongest start.

Stories by Christelle

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Transforming Early Education: How Learning Through Play is S

In Burera’s serene hills, children are discovering the joy of learning through play. With support from the LEGO Foundation, UNICEF Denmark, and the Gover

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Playgrounds and Progress – A Teacher’s Journey with Learning

Discover how the integration of Learning Through Play (LtP) at GS Kinyababa in Burera, Rwanda, is transforming early childhood education, supported by innov

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The launch of the ‘Bahige’ initiative

Empowering Girls and Children with Disabilities to tap into their immense potential

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