About Faith Foundation
A school and community organisation in Kinigi, Musanze District, next to Volcanoes National Park.
Our story
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2012
A small beginning, a lasting impact
Faith Foundation began in Faith Uwantege’s living room, where a small group of children gathered each morning to learn. By opening her family home, Faith created a place where children could receive care, encouragement and an opportunity to education.
That first step laid the foundation for a mission that continues today: helping children build brighter futures while strengthening the communities around them.
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Today
Growing together
From those early mornings in the living room, Faith Foundation has grown into a school serving children from Nursery to Primary 6 in Kinigi, Musanze District, near Volcanoes National Park.
Through education, nutritious meals and care, we support children in vulnerable circumstances and help them grow with confidence and hope. Our work also reaches beyond the classroom, supporting families and preserving the environment we all share.
Meet our founder
Faith Uwantege
Founder & CEO
Faith’s commitment to children’s education began at home, welcoming the first learners into her family’s living room in 2012. Today, she continues to lead Faith Foundation with the purpose that inspired its beginning: giving children the care, support and opportunities they need to thrive.
What guides us
Educate Empower Conserve Transform
Our vision
A future where children thrive, communities flourish and the environment is protected for generations to come.
Our mission
To expand opportunities for children and strengthen communities through quality education, wellbeing, family support and environmental responsibility.
Our five pillars
Quality education
Providing education from Nursery to Primary 6 at Faith Foundation Academy, helping children develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to keep learning.
Nutritious meals
Supporting children’s wellbeing with nutritious meals so they can come to class ready to learn and participate.
Environmental conservation
Teaching children and communities to care for their surroundings and help protect the natural world for future generations.
Stronger communities
Extending support beyond the school gates to strengthen families and the communities children depend on.
Dignity & hope
Treating every child with respect and nurturing a sense of belonging, confidence and possibility.
What people say
Faith is the most incredible woman I’ve ever met. She spends her youthful days identifying families in need and caring for their children. She provides education and meals… The very essence of life. During my 7 consecutive years of travelling to Africa, Faith is the first local woman I have met who is making such selfless significant change in her community. I cannot speak highly enough of her and her work!
Amazing day, met an amazing person with a huge heart. We should all aspire to give as much as she has.
As a widow with four children, Uwantege is a miracle in my life. When a child misses school, she will follow up to find out why. Even when we send a child to school with dirty uniform, she will come home with soap and explain to us the importance of cleanliness. Uwantege is not a parent, but she acts and advises us like an experienced parent would.
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