Stand Up for Literacy

Stand Up for Literacy A Report of Rwanda Literacy Week And Rwanda Reads Networking Day September 8-12, 1 Page

Table of Contents FORWARD... 3 RWANDA LITERACY WEEK... 4 RWANDA READS NETWORKING DAY... 6 Opening Remarks... 6 Rwanda Reads - Presented by Emile Rudasingwa... 7 Literacy, Language, and Learning - EDC/L3 (USAID) Presented by Mary Sugrue... 8 Early Literacy Promotion in Rwanda (Save the Children) Presented by Bethany Erickson... 9 Question and Answer Session... 9 Role of the community libraries (Rwanda Library Services) Presented by Oliver Karambizi... 10 Networking Tables... 10 Testimony ADRA... 12 Display Tables... 14 Conclusion... 14 ANNEX 1: PROGRAM... 15 ANNEX 2: LIST OF PARTICIPANTS IN ATTENDANCE... 16 ANNEX 3: LIST OF ORGANIZATIONS PRESENTING DISPLAY TABLES... 21 ANNEX 4: WINNERS OF ANDIKA RWANDA COMPETITION... 22 ANNEX 5: PRESENTATIONS... 24 ANNEX 6: KEY MESSAGES... 41 ANNEX 7: REPORTED ACTIVITIES DURING RWANDA LITERACY WEEK... 44 ANNEX 8: MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS... 58 2 Page

FORWARD Rwanda Vision 2020 recognizes that its people are its principal asset; building skilled and literate human resources to compete in a knowledge-based economy is core to the development process. An accessible, equitable and high-quality education system is crucial so that every Rwandan is supported to develop the foundational skills of literacy and numeracy, and the habits of reading and life-long learning. A culture of reading will empower the citizens of Rwanda to contribute to the country s ambitious vision. In an effort to develop and foster such a culture of reading throughout Rwanda, the Ministry of Education (MINEDUC), through the Rwanda Education Board (REB) and in cooperation with the development partners (DPs), launched the Rwanda Reads initiative in July 2012 (see www.rwandareads.org). Rwanda Reads strives to foster synergies among stakeholders through this holistic, coordinated platform for information sharing, networking, and promotion of activities and initiatives with the common goal of improving opportunities for reading that maximizes energy, effort, and resources throughout the country. September 8 th is annual International Literacy Day, a UNESCO-declared day to stand up and celebrate the power of literacy. The Ministry of Education and its development partners through Rwanda Reads extended the recognition of reading to the entire week, designating September 8-12, as Rwanda Literacy Week, with the theme, Stand Up for Literacy. On September 10, at Umubano Hotel, Rwanda Reads held a networking session to share literacy initiatives, and to present Rwanda Reads as a strong platform for networking and promoting a culture of reading throughout Rwanda. Participants learned about literacy promotion in Rwanda through presentations and displays highlighting activities of various organizations working to advance the objectives of Rwanda Reads. There were opportunities for networking discussions, and awards were distributed to the 12 winners of Andika Rwanda national writing competition. The following report presents reading events and activities associated with Rwanda Literacy Week, particularly highlighting the Rwanda Reads Networking Day on September 10,. We appreciate your interest in Literacy Week and Rwanda Reads, as we all work together to promote a culture of reading throughout Rwanda. Dr. John Rutayisire Director General, Rwanda Education Board Rwanda Read Co-Chair Susan Bruckner Education Office Director, USAID Rwanda Reads Co-Chair 3 Page

RWANDA LITERACY WEEK The launch of Rwanda Literacy Week, organized by the Rwanda Ministry of Education (MINEDUC) and Rwanda Education Board (REB), with the support of Rwanda Reads, was scheduled to coincide with International Literacy Day, September 8 th. The UNESCO theme for International Literacy Day was Literacy and Sustainable Development. The MINEDUC/REB, in collaboration with development partners, decided to highlight the crucial role of literacy for development in Rwanda by announcing Rwanda Literacy Week and encouraging events and activities that promote literacy. Stand Up for Literacy was the theme for Rwanda Literacy Week, September 8-12,. Outreach via media and other activities were conducted to encourage organizations and individuals to plan or participate in a literacy-related event or activity during the week of 8-12 September. Saturday, August 30, was umuganda, a national day of service during which people gather in their neighborhoods and there is opportunity to deliver messages to the community. The Ministry of Local Government (MINALOC) disseminated messages about the importance of literacy were passed on to the communities, and invited people to take active part in Rwanda Literacy Week and literacy activities. On Sunday, September 7, a live conference (Kubaza Bitera Kumenya) was broadcast on national TV and radio. Keynote speakers included the Director General (DG) of the Rwanda Education Board (REB), Dr, John Rutayisire, Deptuy DG of REB Education Quality & Standards Department, Janvier Gasana, and representatives from USAID, UNESCO, and the Rwanda Library Services. The Kubaza Bitera Kumenya program was a great opportunity to reinforce key messages about participating in Rwanda Literacy Week. REB DG also informed the public of Rwanda on recent achievements in promoting quality education through the development of foundational reading skills; the USAID-funded Literacy, Language, Learning (L3) initiative has distributed around 6 million Kinyarwanda and English textbooks and teachers guides to all public primary schools. On Monday, September 8 th Rwanda observed International Day for Literacy. A public announcement by the Minister of State in charge of Primary and Secondary Education reminded parents, teachers, local leaders, students and all community members to make reading a priority activity in their lives. During Literacy Week Rwandans were encouraged to Drop Everything and Read. The concept was to highlight the importance of literacy by asking people everywhere in schools, communities, churches, and workplaces to stop all other activities and read for at least 10 minutes each day. 4 Page

Various activities were organized by organizations to celebrate the Literacy Week and included a launch of a community library, book fairs, award of certificates to graduates of adult reading classes, reading and writing competitions, storytelling, children reading to one another, discussions on literacy-related issues, poetry readings and drama, and other literacy-related activities. Please refer to Annex 7 for details. In addition, Rwanda Reads organized a Networking Day for representative stakeholders in the promotion of literacy and a culture of reading throughout Rwanda. This event is detailed in the remainder of the document. Caption: Emile Rudasingwa presents about Rwanda Reads at the Networking Day event. 5 Page

RWANDA READS NETWORKING DAY On September 10,, Rwanda Reads held a Networking Day at Umubano Hotel to encourage the sharing of plans, initiatives, and experiences, and to facilitate networking among stakeholders working toward the common goal of promoting a culture of reading throughout Rwanda. Participation included about 150 representatives of government, donors, development partners, libraries, schools, publishers/booksellers, and the media, according to the structure outlined in the Rwanda Reads Terms of Reference. The guests of honor included the Director-General REB, John Rutayisire, DDG CPMD Joyce Musabe, and USAID Education Office Director, Susan Bruckner. DDG-QSD, Janvier Gasana facilitated the event as MC. The event included speeches by the Director General REB, John Rutayisire and DDG/CPMD, Dr. Joyce Musabe, presentations by select organizations working in the field of literacy, networking time with table facilitators, a presentation of awards to the winners of the Andika Rwanda National Story Writing Competition, and time to visit display tables showcasing the work of Rwanda Reads stakeholders (see Annex 1 for the Program). Opening Remarks The first remarks were delivered by Dr. Joyce Musabe the Deputy Director General in charge of Curriculum and Production of Material Department (CPMD/ REB), echoed the importance of early reading on pupils learning achievements. If children leave primary school with a strong foundation of literacy skills, they will be ready for a lifetime of reading and learning. She welcomed the participants and wished them productive discussion. Next, Ms. Susan Bruckner, Director of the Education Office of USAID, identified literacy as the foundation of all learning and the pathway to economic success. Today's highlighted activities are just a small sample of the incredible initiatives taking place throughout Rwanda each and every day to help develop a culture of reading. She encouraged all stakeholders - large and small, local and international, and across all sectors - to combines their efforts and to improve the quality of education for Rwanda's children. Finally, Director General of REB, Dr. John Rutayisire highlighted the value and importance the Ministry of Education has given to literacy and quality education as a whole. I wish to express my gratitude to all the staff of the Rwanda Education Board, to the development partners and to many other stakeholders who have contributed to the preparation of this event. The opening remarks were followed by presentations highlighting initiatives promoting literacy in Rwanda. 6 Page

Rwanda Reads - Presented by Emile Rudasingwa Rwanda Reads is an initiative of the Ministry of Education and its partners to promote a culture of reading among Rwandans. Specifically, the goals of Rwanda Reads are to 1) provide a platform for information sharing, networking, and promotion of activities contributing to literacy and a culture of reading; 2) support, facilitate, and promote efforts to create literate citizens of Rwanda, 3) cultivate a culture of reading in a holistic, coordinated manner. The membership consists of public and private institutions, organizations, and individuals that are interested in helping Rwanda develop a culture of reading. It is governed by a steering committee co-chaired by REB and USAID. Rwanda Reads has a new webpage: www.reb.rw/rwandareads or www.rwandareads.org. On the website, interested persons can find information about how to register as a member of the Rwanda Reads network, how to apply to use the Rwanda Reads logo, activities of members of the network, promotional information, and other resources. The guiding framework for Rwanda Reads focuses on identifying and overcoming capacity gaps and analyzing supply and demand among stakeholders. The following graphic illustrates how various activities contribute to this initiative. Capacity gaps Evidence based reading interventions Coordination of reading interventions Opportunities for learning and collaboration Absence of a rich culture of reading 7 Page Demand More evidence on the correlation between early reading and overall education returns, Increased awareness of the 1) value reading can bring to children s cognitive development, 2) importance of reading for professional advancement, and 3) importance of reading for personal enhancement and health, life skills, and enjoyment Coordination mechanisms Appropriate reading materials Platform for learning Outcome: Literate citizens of Rwanda more capable of influencing their own individual achievement, economic growth, and health, thereby contributing to overall national Supply Greater availability of reading instructional materials Access to affordable recreational reading materials Access to life skill reading materials Opportunities for knowledge sharing, collaboration and learning Web platform for collaborative learning Improved instructional training for pre- and inservice teachers Increased opportunities for adults and out of school community members to learn to read and have access to reading materials New capabilities Publishers produce and promote more relevant books and print materials Teachers and community members become authors Parents read for children and for themselves Communities model and encourage the habit of reading

Literacy, Language, and Learning - EDC/L3 (USAID) Presented by Mary Sugrue Funded by USAID and managed by Education Development Center (EDC), the Literacy, Language and Learning (L3) initiative s strategic objective is to strengthen teaching and learning so that children leave primary school with solid literacy and numeracy skills. L3 works with the Rwanda Education Board of the Ministry of Education to improve students reading and mathematical skills in grades one to four, as well as their English language proficiency. The project works with facilitators of pre-service and in-service teacher education to introduce proven reading and mathematics teaching strategies to support learning. The project also aims to improve the availability and use of innovative reading and math instructional materials. Interactive audio instruction programs are developed to reinforce teachers and students reading, math and English language skills. The diagram below illustrates the L3 approach to learning reading. 8 Page

Early Literacy Promotion in Rwanda (Save the Children) Presented by Bethany Erickson Save the Children presented their involvement in early literacy programs in Rwanda. The presentation emphasized the importance of early literacy promotion and suggested ways to promote a culture of reading, locally, in Rwanda. Save the Children s work in Rwanda is focused on five emergent literacy skills, shown in the following diagram. Question and Answer Session The program was modified so that questions were presented to the panel (comprised of the first 3 presenters). The discussion called for more initiatives to respond to the needs of students with disabilities, particularly students with visual and/or hearing impairments. Also, there was a request to make instructional materials developed for public schools available to private schools as well. Caption: Emile Rudasingwa (USAID) and Bethany Ericson (Save the Children) respond to questions. 9 Page

Role of the community libraries (Rwanda Library Services) Presented by Oliver Karambizi The presentation focused on the importance of community and local libraries throughout Rwanda. A community library was defined as an organization established, supported and funded by the community, either through local, regional or national government or through some other form of community organization. Libraries do not function solely as stores of books but as education and learning centers, information centers, and sites for leisure and discussion. Currently Rwanda has 8 community libraries. Some of the challenges currently faced by community libraries include the following: libraries are few and scattered leaving many Rwandans with limited access; programming that is not yet properly developed; many libraries have a limited collection of resources relevant to the local context; libraries are not well used; information resources are expensive; there is limited internet access; and most staff are untrained. Networking Tables During this time participants had an opportunity to move and seat themselves at tables marked with the following themes: early childhood, special needs, adult literacy, libraries and community initiatives, book publishing, and books in schools. Facilitators from organizations working in each of the areas guided discussion intended to facilitate networking and sharing of experiences related to promotion of a culture of reading in Rwanda were realized during this session. 10 Page

Representatives of Save the Children facilitated tables on the theme of early Literacy/ ECCD about how to foster the development of early/emergent literacy skills in children aged 0-9 years. The following points were made during the discussion: o Need for strong advocacy on facilitation and remuneration of caregivers at ECCD centers o Need for training in Early literacy for TTC students and tutors majoring in ECCD care o Need for increased advocacy for and involvement of parents and community in promoting early literacy (0 9 years) and ECCD in general. o Need for training of parents on ECCD / Early Literacy in many more areas as this activity is only happening in few communities. o Concern over preparedness of the primary schools to handle the one year pre- primary classroom attached to the Primary school. There was concern over availability of materials, pre-primary teachers/ facilitators, etc. Representatives of VSO (Voluntary Services Overseas), RUB (Rwanda Union of the Blind), and RNUD (Rwanda National Union for the Deaf) facilitated discussion about special needs and literacy through alternative forms of communication. ADRA led discussion about adult literacy, including models developed with MINEDUC for the literacy program, and articles developed by adult learners. National Library Services led discussion for participants interested in libraries and community initiatives. They shared information on available community libraries & some of important programs being offered, and summarized the Guidelines & Standards for Rwanda s Public/Community Libraries. National Publishing and Booksellers Union led discussion for those who chose to network around book publishing. They discussed the role of publishers in promoting literacy in the country. Discussion highlighted the following challenges that publishers face: o Much of the materials available do not meet the local context (e.g. Giving examples about skiing,..) o Publishers still have difficulties on the production stage: There is a lack competent authors, editors, graphic designers,.. o A popular mindset that "Rwandans do not read" o They suggested that the main solution is that all the parts involved in this industry should seek to empower the local publishers and authors so that we might overcome those challenges. We also agreed that from now on, "Rwanda reads" should be the common phrase in our daily lives! The Books in Schools tables were facilitated by representatives of British Council. Issues at that discussion table included: 11 Page

o Time for reading. Is this going to be built into the next curriculum? o TTCs have too few books and the books they have tend to be secondary books and are therefore not at the right level for the students. Can the publishers supply TTCs with the primary textbooks that teachers will be using in schools so that they can be trained how to use them? o Reading needs to be a habit we all encourage. There was a suggestion of using between 7am and 7.20 in the morning for reading time each day. o Teachers need training on how to use textbooks. Testimony ADRA A beneficiary of ADRA s adult literacy program presented a poem she had written to express how much she values having learned how to read. According to the Survey of Household Living Conditions 2010/2011 (EICV III 2010/2011), the literacy rate among people aged 15 and above was 69.7% and the literacy rate reported by males was much higher than that of females (75.7% and 64.7 % respectively). Older generations are less likely to have attended school than younger generations. The literacy rate among adults aged 15-24, was 83.7% (84.7% female, 82.5% male). These trends led to government efforts such as free compulsory primary education for school age children, building of schools in rural areas, and involving parents in order to reduce school dropouts. Non-formal and informal learning opportunities were also established. The Catch-Up Programme supported by the government is a non-formal education initiative equivalent to formal compulsory primary education, but not a substitute, aimed at offering an accelerated programme for adult and out of school youth so that they could be enabled to re-enter formal education and vocational training. 1. Awards Presentation and Panel Discussion for Andika Rwanda writing competition Caption: John Rutayisire (REB) and Susan Bruckner (USAID) congratulate an Andika Rwanda winner. 12 Page

Andika Rwanda was a national writing competition organized by Rwanda Education Board (REB) in collaboration with USAID, through Drakkar Ltd. and Education Development Center (EDC). The winners four primary students, six secondary students, and two adults were selected through a rigorous evaluation process from a pool of over 3,000 entries, submitted by all 30 districts and over 600 schools. The winning stories and poems will be published into two volumes, which will be distributed to all primary schools in Rwanda in 2015. From September 7th to 9th, the twelve winners participated in a writer s symposium, which gave them the opportunity to work with professional editors and illustrators to ready their work for publication. By the end of the symposium, their stories and poems were polished and ready for the final, professional editing, and the illustrated cover page for each story and poem had been completed. These illustrations were displayed during the award ceremony. The Director General/REB and USAID/Rwanda Education Office Director, presented awards to the 12 winners of the Andika Rwanda national writing competition. Lydie Hakizimana of Drakkar Ltd./All Children Reading Rwanda, posed questions for response by a panel representing winners in each age category about their experience with the competition. This session was well-covered in the media; the press took photos of the DG REB and the Director of Education for USAID with each of the winners (see Annex 8 for selected media coverage). Highlighting Andika Rwanda provided a substantive, concrete example of what the Rwanda Reads initiative and stakeholders are doing to promote a culture of reading in Rwanda. Caption: Lydie Hakizimana posed questions to a panel of Andika Rwanda winners. 13 Page

Display Tables Time was allocated for invitees to peruse the display tables established by stakeholders and organizations promoting literacy in Rwanda. Full list of the 31 organizations that set up displays is attached (Annex 3). Caption: REB Director General John Rutayisire answers questions. Conclusion The Rwanda Reads General Assembly/Networking Day was a success. Many expressed positive feedback after the event. Aside from a few logistical and technical issues, the Umubano Hotel worked as a venue for an event of that size. If the General Assembly wishes to expand into an event for a larger audience, a different venue must be established. The Rwanda Reads Steering Committee organized a well-planned and informative event achieving its goal of forming synergies and networking for stakeholders wishing to promote a culture of reading and literacy in Rwanda. The key challenge now will be in sustaining this momentum. 14 Page

ANNEX 1: PROGRAM STAND UP FOR LITERACY! Rwanda Reads Networking Day Umubano Hotel September 10, 7:30 Registration + Morning coffee/tea 8:30 Introduction by the Master of Ceremony 8:35 Welcome remarks by the D.D.G (CPMD) Rwanda Education Board 8:45 Opening remarks by the DG Rwanda Education Board 8:55 Presentation 1: Rwanda Reads platform: structure, membership, logo, webpage (USAID) 9:10 Presentation 2: Literacy, Language, and Learning - EDC/L3 (USAID) 9:20 Presentation 3: Early Literacy Promotion in Rwanda (Save the Children) 9:30 Networking Session (Coffee is served) 10:20 Presentation 4: Role of the community libraries (Rwanda Library Services) 10:30 Testimony: Adult literacy (ADRA) 10:40 Announcing Andika Rwanda winners and Distribution of awards 11:00 Andika Rwanda Winners Round table and Story sharing 11:15 Closing Remarks 11:30 Visit display tables, Refreshments, Photos + Media Interviews 15 Page

ANNEX 2: LIST OF PARTICIPANTS IN ATTENDANCE Steering Committee 1 REB/DDG CPMD Joyce Musabe 2 REB/QSD Janvier Gasana 3 USAID Susan Bruckner 4 UNICEF Hugh Delaney 5 RENCP (Save the Children) Bethany Erickon 6 National Libraries Jenifer Turatsinze 7 EDC/L3 Richard Trewby 8 Publishers Association (SBD Books Rwanda) Arthur Barigme Mugunga Government 9 MINEDUC/REB Dr John Rutaisire 10 MINEDUC/REB Esperance Muziganyi DEOs 11 BUGESERA Gatsinzi Johnson 12 BURERA MUSABWA Eumene 13 GAKENKE HAKIZIMANA Jean Bosco 14 GASABO KIMENYI Burakari 15 GATSIBO RUTEBUKA Frederic 16 GICUMBI Sibomana Albert 17 GICUMBI Uwibanze Theophile 18 HUYE IRAHOZA Jean Baptiste 19 KAMONYI UWAMAHORO Fidele 20 KARONGI MULINDANKIKO Michel 21 KAYONZA MUGABO Namara Charles 22 KICUKIRO HABIMANA Jean Pierre 23 KIREHE HATSINDINTWARI Telesphore 24 MUHANGA HAKIZIMANA Valerien 25 NGOMA UZAMUKUNDA Judith 26 NGORORERO MUSABYINGABIRE Petronille 27 NYABIHU Mukansanga Clarisse 28 NYAGATARE HAKIZIMANA Martin 29 NYAMAGABE HABIMANA Marc 30 NYAMASHEKE HAMENYIMANA 16 Page

Athanase 31 NYARUGENGE Habyarimana Juvenal 32 NYARUGURU GAKWAYA Charles 33 RUBAVU NTURANO Eustache 34 RUHANGO GATETE Egide 35 RULINDO BASABOSE Jean Nepomuscene 36 RUTSIRO HABIYAMBERE Phillipe 37 RWAMAGANA Rwema Mussa Donors 38 UNESCO/CAPEFA Project Marengo Jeanne 39 DFID Gemma Wilson Clark 40 DFID Sifa Uwera 41 UNICEF Arpana Pandey 42 US Embassy, Israel Moya 43 US Embassy, PAO Roger Webb 44 USAID Emily Routte 45 USAID Emile Rudasingwa Organizations 46 ADRA Rwanda Diana 47 AGHR Zacharie Nkundiye 48 Alarm Rwanda Rev. Benjamin Nkusi 49 AMUR Ndimubanzi Wellars 50 Author Augustin Gasake 51 Author Banza Dolph 52 Author Safari Frederic 53 Author Serge Uwimana 54 Author Murisa Jean Maurice 55 Bloo Books Mudacumura Fiston 56 British Council Hillary Sheridan 57 British Council Jane Czornowol 58 British Council Tanya Cotter 59 Concern Joanna Dadie 60 Concern Alice Siminton 61 DFUD Richard Arden 62 Drakkar/Pearson Lydie Hakizimana 63 East Africa Publishers/Arise Education Mutesi Gasana 64 EDC L3 Mary Sugrue 65 EDC L3 Solange Ngoga 66 Editions Bakame 67 Excel Education Clement Mugisha 68 FHI 360 Bikino Ildephonse 17 Page

69 Fountain Publishers Faith Katarekwa 70 Fountain Publishers Cyiza Daisy Angela 71 Girl Hub Louise Umutoni 72 Goethe Institute Markus Lits 73 Grace Rwanda Elisabeth Johnson 74 Grace Rwanda munezero Hycinthe 75 Grace Rwanda UWIZEYIMANA Beline 76 igihe.com Byiringiro Octave 77 igihe.com Irakoze 78 Imbuto Foundation Clement Kabiligi 79 Information Resource Center-US Embassy Ruboneka Thais 80 INKSTAIN Munyengando Yvan 81 INKSTAIN Kabandana Pacifique Casmir 82 Institut Francais 83 IRC (US Embassy) Richard Kaburente 84 Ishyo Arts Carole Karemera 85 Kibondo Editions Ltd Munyurangabo Jean de Dieu 86 Kigali City Ndakengerwa G. Aimable 87 Kigali City Council-Education Sector Martha Yankurije 88 Kigali Reading center Jean Rindiro 89 L3 Community Libraries 90 Librairie Caritas Jean Ntakirutimana 91 Librairie Ikirezi Chiel Lijdsman 92 Mediea Louise Keyworth 93 Millennium Village Project (MVP) 94 MTN Yvonne Mubiligi 95 Peace Corps Jennifer Hedrick 96 Peace Corps Jonathan Padway 97 Penda Kusoma Publishers Jane Uwera 98 Plan Rwanda Patricia 99 Ready for Reading/Room for Reading Emmanuel NDAYAMBAJE 100 RNUD Sam Munana 101 RUB Donathile Kanimba 102 Rwinkwavu Community Library/Ready for Reading/Room Jean Marie Habimana for Reading 103 Save the Children David Rugaaju 104 Save the Children Peter Nzeyimana 105 Save the Children Caroline Dusabe 106 The Wellspring Foundation Rachel 18 Page

107 Umuhuza Eugene Ndagijimana 108 Vision Hope Rwanda Tagaba Monica 109 VSO Kayitasirwa Emilienne 110 VSO Silas Udahemuka 111 VSO Sarah Challoner 112 Youth Efforts for Sustainable Development TTCs 113 Burera Kirambo 114 Gicumbi Byumba 115 Gisagara Save 116 Karongi Rubengera 117 Muhanga Muhanga 118 Ngoma Zaza 119 Nyagatare Matimba 120 Nyamagabe Mbuga 121 Nyaruguru Cyahinda 122 Rubavu Gacuba II 123 Rusizi Mururu 124 Rutsiro Muramba 125 Rwamagana Bicumbi Higher Education 126 INATEK F. Karekezi Dominique 127 UAAC Kayigema Jacques HTs, DOS, Teachers 128 APACOPE Nyarugenge 129 EFOTEK Kanombe Kicukiro 130 ES Nyamagabe Nyamagabe 131 GS Gahunga Burera 132 GS Save Gisagara 133 Hope Kids Academy Gasabo 134 IPM Kayonza 135 IWE Rwamagana 136 Kavumu Adventist Nyanza 137 Ngabira PS Gicumbi 138 Nyarutovu School Gakenke 139 Petit Seminaire Rwesero Gicumbi 140 Remera Catholique Gasabo 141 Shengampuli PS Rulindo 142 Sinai Hill Academy Gasabo Media 143 New Times Emmanuel Ntirenganya 144 New Times Mbanda Job 145 Rwanda Focus Diane Mushimiyimana 19 Page

146 Ubumwe Ruzindana Eugene Andika Rwanda Coordinators and Winners 147 Drakkar Justin Smith 148 EDC/L3 Jackie Lewis 149 VSO Yvonne 2 teachers 4 secondary school student illustrators 1 overall trainer/editor 2 illustrators-editors 20 Page

ANNEX 3: LIST OF ORGANIZATIONS PRESENTING DISPLAY TABLES 1. Rwanda Reads 2. British Council 3. Save the Children 4. Andika Rwanda 5. EDC/L3 & L3 Community Mobile Libraries 6. Grace Rwanda 7. Ready for Reading/Rwinkwavu Community Library & Learning Center 8. Bloo Books 9. InkStain 10. Ikirezi Bookshop 11. Rwandan Society of Authors 12. Arise Education/Arise Kids Magazine 13. Girl Hub 14. Vision of Hope Rwanda 15. Rwanda Library Services 16. Drakkar Ltd. 17. VSO 18. Rwanda National Union of the Deaf (RNUD), Association Nationale pour les Handicapés au Rwanda (AGHR), Rwanda National Union of the Blind (RUB) 19. FHI 360 20. Umuhuza 21. Imbuto Foundation 22. Kibondo Editions Ltd. 23. U.S. Embassy Information Resource Center 24. Fountain Publishers Rwanda Ltd. 25. School Books Distributors 26. Institut Français du Rwanda 27. Kigali Reading Center 28. ADRA Rwanda 29. Igihe Ltd. 30. East African Publishers 31. Excel Education Publishers 21 Page

ANNEX 4: WINNERS OF ANDIKA RWANDA COMPETITION Primary Students Hakizimana Francois, P3 Butara Primary School, Nyanza Story: Ikirura n'umukecuru Mico Kenny, P5 Rusisiro Primary School, Rwamagana Story: Akariza n'inyamanza Mukandayisaba Virginie, P3 Karehe Primary School, Karongi Poem: Uburezi Budaheza Uwimpuhwe Lea Karugira Primary School, Kicukiro Poem: Tubyamagane Secondary Students Philbert Mudacumuri, S5 Nyundo Art School, Rubavu Story: Akababi ka Bebe Byukusenge Cyprien, S4 Kigarama GS, Ngoma Story: Inzozi za Oben Ntahontamusanga Promesse, S3 College du Christ-Roi, Nyanza Poem: Dore Akazuba Keza Cyane Theogene Murwanashyaka, S6 Mutakara Secondary School, Nyamagabe Story: Scorpion and Cobra Abatesi Queen Humura, S2 Fawe Girls School, Gasabo Poem: Rise Up Children Umutoni Celine, S6 Fawe Girls School, Gasabo Poem: Sometimes When It Rains 22 Page

Adults Bizimana Francois d'assise Gatenga, Kicukiro Story: Inkwavu mu Bantu Bihoyiki Deogratias Ngoma, Rulindo Poem: Tubereye Kubaho Tubereye u Rwanda 23 Page

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Early Literacy Promotion in Rwanda Save the Children 1 Early Literacy in Rwanda Research has shown that despite impressive enrollment rates, children in Rwanda are struggling to read fluently. To reverse this trend, there is a need to: Start earlier; Ensure children master literacy skills in the early years. 2 The case for emergent literacy The skills and attitudes that a child brings at school entry determine to a large extent how that child is able to progress. Evidence shows that early childhood education can play a vital part in improving children s life chances, making transition to primary school easier and time spent there more productive. 3 32 Page

What are emergent literacy skills? Understanding about words and sounds Talking and listening Knowing about the alphabet Understanding print Knowing what books are 4 Successful strategies Parent engagement! How? Provide information and ideas for supporting the children s physical, social/emotional and cognitive development; Equip parents with the skills and confidence to support their children develop the skills associated with emergent literacy. Why? High correlation between vocabulary, early literacy and later achievements; The number of words parents speak with children age 3 predicts differences in vocabulary size and reading comprehension scores at age 9! 5 Example Make reading materials Play simple games Talk together 6 33 Page

Successful strategies Caregiver training! How? Provide information and tools for supporting children s emergent literacy skills. Why? Many caregivers work on a voluntary basis, without formal training; With expansion of pre-school education in Rwanda, more caregivers will be needed and training is vital to ensure that children gain emergent literacy and school readiness skills. 7 Example Create print materials Encourage reading Involve the children! 8 Example Build a culture of reading through access to print/books! How? Encourage print rich environments in classrooms and at home; Ensure access to age-appropriate reading materials at home and in the community. Why? Contact with print during shared reading has significant impact of children s early literacy skills (reading, spelling, comprehension); Strengthening emergent literacy skills prior to school entry can prevent future reading failure and reduce disparities. 9 34 Page

Example Book gifting & establishing book banks Setting up and supporting reading clubs Encouraging print rich environments 10 Thank you! 11 35 Page

Presented by: Karambizi Oleg Olivier RLS, Extension& Outreach Coordinator What is a community library? An organization established, supported and funded by the community, either through local, regional or national government or through some other form of community organization Purpose of Community Libraries? Provide resources and services in a variety of media to meet the needs of individuals and groups for education, information and personal development including recreation and leisure Kigali Public Library Rwinkwavu community Library and Learning Center Nyamasheke Community Library Huye Community Library Gicumbi Community Library Nyamagabe Community Library Gahini public library 36 Page

Kigali Public Library: Initiated by Rotary Club Kigali Virunga and later on supported by Government and is currently managed by the Ministry of Sports of Sports and Culture Rwinkwavu community Library and Learning Center Created by Ready for Reading and this center was founded around sustainability, literacy and community as a center of opportunity & hope English Conversations TOEFL Classes 37 Page

AHEI- RUBAVU DRUGS AHEI-NYAMAGABE- BREAST CANCER Reading Competitions Game nights 38 Page

Ereader Program Computer Literacy Adult Kinyarwanda Literacy Classes Mother s Literacy and Empowerment Music Basketball Games 39 Page

Knowledge dissemination Knowledge sharing Information retrieval Education Social interaction Knowledge archival Preservation and maintenance of culture Few and scattered: Limited access Programming that is not yet properly developed Limited collection wth local Content Poor usage of libraries Expensive information resources Limited internet access Untrained staff: Public librarianship Community libraries are an important entity in local communities; They are more than shelves of books; they have become social and cultural institutions Have a great role to play in community development, empowerment and poverty reduction Together, let s work at availing these important information and learning centers 40 Page

ANNEX 6: KEY MESSAGES Rwanda Reads Literacy Messages INTRODUCTION Many initiatives have sought to sensitize communities about the importance of literacy, for personal and community development. Communities have been receptive to this message, but a gap remains in connecting the will to read with the guidance and resources to support reading. These messages are geared towards key stakeholders in literacy in Rwanda, and provide clear, tangible actions to ensure that communities not only understand the importance of reading, but also make reading a part of their daily lives. These messages can be incorporated into campaigns, events, and publicity materials to ensure a unified message about literacy in Rwanda. MESSAGES ACTION Local leaders - Use opportunities such as umuganda and other meetings to: o Sensitize the community on the importance of reading; reading helps us be skilled, informed, and to develop ourselves/our communities and country o Sensitize the community to know that everyone boys, girls, people from all socioeconomic backgrounds have the right to learn to read and to be supported o Inform the community of opportunities in your community for reading (literacy clubs, community libraries, etc) - Be a role model for reading in your community; read in public places, carry a book with you and talk to others about what you are reading - Discuss with your community to set reading goals, and have regular open meetings to discuss progress - Encourage adults to visit literacy centers - Encourage those who can read to read to others; for example, organize a reading hour when anyone can come to listen - Help your community to access reading materials; inquire about getting a community library, sharing newspapers, etc Educators: - Support children at all ages with reading; it is important to start reading young. - Support children's development of reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills - Use stories whenever possible in the classroom; if you do not have access to stories, write your own! 41 Page

- Read together in class everyday with your students, even in nursery, kindergarten, P1, and up - Ask children to share what they read with each other - Share what you have read with your students - Hold reading competitions in each class each term - Let children, of all ages, use books in class and to take them home o Teach children how to care for books; ask them to cover them with paper and to read with clean hands - Ask children who are learning how to read to write; writing reinforces reading, and vice versa; mistakes are ok, they are learning and growing - Ensure that all children boys, girls, from all socioeconomic backgrounds are succeeding and are being supported - Encourage parents to visit school to discuss their child's progress and how you can work together to support and encourage children's reading - Make your classroom print-rich Parents: All parents, literate and illiterate, mothers and fathers - Invest in your child's literacy skills from infancy! Those with strong literacy skills are more successful in life. o Talk and sing to your children, tell stories and share rhymes; talking and listening are key skills children develop which help them to learn more vocabulary o Teach your children about books; how to open them, where the text starts and ends, how to turn the pages o Ask your children to make up a story based on the pictures in a book, or pause in your reading and ask your child to complete the sentence o Ask your children questions about what happened in the story you are reading o Ensure that children have enjoyable, positive experiences with books, this will influence their attitude about reading for years to come - Support and praise/encourage your child with their reading everyday; children who read at school and home are stronger readers than those who only read at school - Insist that your child brings a book home from school everyday - Help your child to care properly for the book; cover it with paper, read with clean hands - Ensure your child has time/light for reading every day 42 Page

- Give boys and girls the same time for reading everyday - Visit your child's teacher to discuss progress and ways you can work together to support your child's reading; thank the teacher for his/her hard work - Try to find interesting reading materials for your child - Go with your child to the library if your community has one Illiterate parents: - Visit the literacy center to improve your own literacy skills; you can better support your child to become a good reader if you yourself can read - Sit with your child everyday for at least 15 minutes and listen to him/her read to you - Ask your child questions about what they have read Literate parents: - Read to and with your child for at least 15 minutes everyday - Share what you have read with your child - Be a reading role model; let your child see you reading Youth - Start a reading or literacy club at your school or in your community - Visit libraries and determine how you can access books - Participate in reading and writing competitions - Read with young children and illiterate adults to support them - Tell stories to your younger siblings MESSAGES RESOURCES For all audiences: - Share available reading materials with your friends, family, and community - Ask students to bring a book home from school everyday - Read available religious materials - Visit your community's library if it has one - Look for newspapers, Hobe children's magazine, Ni Nyampinga magazine, and others - Create your own reading materials: o Have students and other literate people in the community produce materials, such as stories, news reports from radio programs, village history, essays, comics, and so on and make them accessible to everyone. 43 Page

ANNEX 7: REPORTED ACTIVITIES DURING RWANDA LITERACY WEEK Organization Title Description Location Date Time Audience 1 REB Kubaza Bitera Kumenya program for Literacy Week 2 REB Newspaper and radio message 3 MINEDUC Adult literacy awards 4 SAVE International Literacy Day celebration - Literacy Boost project 5 SAVE International Literacy Day celebration - Early Literacy and Maths Initiative 6 SAVE International Literacy Day Televised panel discussion, also on radio. Includes panel of REB representatives and others Look for a special message in The New Times Mini-expo on Literacy Boost activities, reading competition Reading, drawing pictures, playing literacy games, singing songs Publishers talking about books, book Telecom House Gicumbi District- G.S. Rwamiko Gicumbi District - ECCD Centre, Rubaya Burera District - 7 th September 10 th September 8 th September 11 th September 9 th September 8 th September 3:00 PM Public 9:30-1:00 Teachers, students, parents, SEOs, DEOs 10:00-12:00 10:00-12:30 Rubaya ECCD children (116), 11 CGs, 7 from parents' committee, LA's and 100 parents Teachers, students, parents, SEOs, DOS, 44 Page

Organization Title Description Location Date Time Audience 7 SAVE/ Umuhuza celebration - Rwanda Children's Book Initiative International Literacy Day celebration - First Read project 8 SAVE International Literacy Day celebration - Early Literacy and Maths Initiative 9 SAVE International Literacy Day celebration - Early Literacy and Maths Initiative 10 SAVE Presentation of Literacy Boost Baseline Findings fair, reading activities Celebration and reading activities Reading, drawing pictures, playing literacy games, singing songs Reading, drawing pictures, playing literacy games, singing songs Researcher from Stanford University presents baseline findings from four studies performed for the Advancing the Right to Read G.S. Musasa- Gitovu Sector Ngororero District Ruhango District- Rugasari ECCD Centre Rubavu District- Murara ECCD Centre Kigali National Library 8 th September 10 th September 11 th September 12 th September 10:00-12:30 HT, DEO publishers 810 parents, children, community volunteers, local leaders - Children, caregivers, ELMI advisor, SEO if possible - Children, caregivers, ELMI advisor, SEO if possible 8:30-10:30 (coffee 8:30-9:00) Development partners, government representatives, general public 45 Page

Organization Title Description Location Date Time Audience 11 SAVE/Umuhuz a 12 Reseau Culturel SANGWA- L3 CML 13 Reseau Culturel SANGWA- L3 CML 14 Drakkar and EDC/L3 Reading Festival Community Mobile Libraries Community Mobile Libraries Andika Rwanda Writers Workshop programme/literacy Boost project Story reading, reading competition Books and newspapers made available at taxi stop near library all day Awards to: best community library users and children who read quickly and correctly Andika Rwanda winners work with professional editors and illustrators to finalize their stories and poems for publication. 15 Rwanda Reads Assembly Presentation of Rwanda Reads as a platform to support a culture of reading in Rwanda. Gicumbi District Kabeza- Kanombe Sector- Kicukiro District Centre Scolaire Kabeza- Kanombe Sector- Kicukiro District Hilltop Hotel, Remera Kigali - Umubano Hotel 12 th September 8 th 12 th September 12 th September 6 th 10 th September 10 th September 10:00-270 children (P1-P3) 12:00 - - 2:00pm - 8am-1pm Andika Rwanda competition winners Invited guests to represent the Rwanda Reads network 46 Page

Organization Title Description Location Date Time Audience 16 Rwanda Library Services (RLS) 17 Rwanda Library Services (RLS) 18 Rwanda Library Services (RLS) Community Mobile Libraries Community Mobile Libraries Community Mobile Libraries 19 Grace Rwanda "Let's read together" Networking. Launch LB in Maseka Village, community meeting on literacy, launching a census on adult literacy Round table adult lit discussions, presentation of poems by children Storytelling for kids, writing competition with nearby schools, small book exhibition at library Reading time to younger children Reading competitions for children and youth Reading clubs reviews & launch Youth entertainment activities Nyamasheke District Nyanza District- Olympafrica Youth Center Kayonza District- Rwinkwavu Community Library Muhanga YEGO Centre Library / District Youth Center - Kayonza District, Eastern 8 th September 8 th September 8 th September 11 th September 10am - 4pm Local community Local community Local community Children and youth 47 Page

Organization Title Description Location Date Time Audience 20 Grace Rwanda "Let's read together" 21 Wellspring Academy Wellspring Academy Treasure Quest Reading time to younger children Reading competitions for children and youth Reading clubs reviews & launch Youth entertainment activities School-wide Drop Everything and Read 22 REB-Mentor Read Aloud Sharing literature with teachers 23 REB-Mentor Book Creation The community will write short stories and bind them into a comprehensive book 24 Nyanza Community Library (Olympafrica Round table adult literacy discussions and debates, Presentation of Poems by childen on literacy day Province Kayonza YEGO Centre Library, Muhanga District, Southern Province Wellspring Academy, Kigali Nyamagabe District- Tare Sector Byumba Nyanza District Community Library 12 th September 8 th 12 th September 8 th & 10 th September 8 th 12 th September 8 th September 10am - 4pm Children and youth 11:50-12 All Wellspring Academy Community (students, teachers and staff) - Teachers - Local Community Adults and Children 48 Page

Organization Title Description Location Date Time Audience Youth Center) 25 Nyamasheke District Community Library 26 Rwinkwavu Community Library and Learning Center 27 G.S. Kinyinya Unfold, Read, and Answer 28 Vision of Hope Rwanda 29 Gashora Girls Academy 30 Gashora Girls Academy 31 Gashora Girls Academy Launch of a Mobile Library in Maseka Village, Community meeting on literacy for households, launching of a census for adult literacy Storytelling for kids, Writing competition with schools from around the center (poems, short stories, songs), Small book exhibition to be held at the center s library Paired Reading/Reading Competition Spelling Bee and Reading Contest Book Buddies DEAR Reading competition for primary and secondary students Secondary students reading to primary, creation of literacy club, poem reading competition Nyamasheke District, Kanjongo Sector, Maseka Village Rwinkwavu Sector of Kayonza District G.S. Kinyinya Nyamata Secondary and Primary School GGAST Community Center Gashora Primary GGAST Lawn 8 th 12 th September 8 th 12 th September 12 th September 6 th September 10 th September 13 th September 9 th September Adults and community locals Adults and Children 1:00 PM Students and teachers of G.S. Kinyinya 10:00 AM Students 2:30 PM Secondary students 10:00 AM Secondary and primary students 4:00 PM Students and faculty 49 Page

Organization Title Description Location Date Time Audience 32 Ready for Reading 33 Lycee Notre- Dame de Citeaux 34 Imbuto Literacy Activities Assembly Read aloud, story time, book buddies, library tours, writing contests, and speeches Awards to best readers Youth Literacy Foundation Workshop 35 FHI360 MCOP Mentors will ask head teachers to disseminate literacy messages to their students 36 Rwanda Library Services (RLS) Celebrating International Literacy Day at RLS 37 US Embassy 4th English Roundtable Reading promotion activities, book discussion, storytelling, digital library training, make your own book, poetry slam, library usage, etc. Discussion of current trends in English language learning and teaching, and ways Rwinkwavu Community Library Center Lycee Notre-Dame de Citeaux Sportsview Hotel Public schools across Rwanda National Library, Kigali US Embassy Kigali, Multipurpos e room 8 th September 12 th September 10 th September 8 th 12 th September 8 th September 11 th September 2:00 PM Community members 7:30 AM Students of LNDC 1-5pm 10am- 4pm High School Students Kindergarten, primary, and secondary schools 10am-1pm All individuals and organizations interested/involved in English language learning or teaching 50 Page

Organization Title Description Location Date Time Audience 38 TTC Gacuba 11 Together with young and old for literacy sustainability. 39 TTC Save Poetry and stories exhibition different media outlets can incorporate English language learning in their programs Reciting poems, rhymes, skits (miming radio shows), games, display of writing, gallery of TTC student work to promote literacy Student teachers collect stories and poems (in Kinyarwanda, English, French and Swahili) from their friends (even from tutors, if it is possible) and primary school children or teachers, write them on rice sacks or manila papers and display them on the notice Umocho Christian Centre Hall next to the college TTC Save and Primary School Save A and B 11 th September 8th 12th September 8am-3pm 8.00 am 4.30 pm Selected pupils and teachers, Rubavu District key Education stakeholders, all VSO volunteers in Rubavu district Student teachers supported by Kinyarwanda tutor MUYOMBANO BERTIN 51 Page

Organization Title Description Location Date Time Audience board of TTC Save and Primary School Save A and B. 40 TTC Save Watch and share Movie screening followed by a simple discussion for children and student teachers, facilitated/moderate d by English tutor HABINGABWA Baudouin 41 TTC Save Community Outreach Programme 42 TTC Save Playing Literacy/languag e games Student teachers together with TTC tutors organise some activities (e.g. community talks or reading campaign for community members in Save, especially those who did not have the chance to study in school). Tutors and student teachers play different games to improve literacy Main hall of TTC Save Primary School Save A and B Teacher Resource Centre, classroom 10th September 9th and 11th September 8th 12th September 2.00 4.00 pm and 7.00 9.00 pm 2.00 3.00 pm 10.30 10.45 am, 1.30 1.50 pm and Student teachers supported by English tutor HABINGABWA Baudouin Student teachers supported by Kinyarwanda tutor NIYIMENYA Théophile Student teachers supported by English tutor Sr DOREEN KABURO 52 Page

Organization Title Description Location Date Time Audience skills in the Teacher Resource Centre, classrooms or playground. 43 TTC Save Evening show Student teachers and primary school children show various talents in poetry, drama, stories, debate, 44 TTC Save Poetry and story reading singing etc. Student teachers and TTC tutors read aloud stories and read poems for primary school children and for fellow student teachers. 45 TTC Save Drama Student teachers write a play script and perform it live! 46 TTC Save Debating Session Student teachers and primary school teachers participate in debating sessions and playground of TTC Save Main hall of TTC Save Primary School Save A and B Main hall of TTC Save Main hall of TTC Save 12th September 9th 11th September 11th September 9th September 4.30 5.30 pm 7.00 9.00 pm 1.30 2.30 pm and 4.30 5.30 7.00 9.00 pm 7.00 9.00 pm Student teachers supported by English tutor Sr DOREEN KABURO Student teachers supported by English tutor NTAKIRUTIMANA Alexandre and French tutor NZAMURAMBAH O Venant Student teachers supported by English tutor NKURUNZIZA Emmanuel Student teachers supported by English tutor TUAKASHIKILA 53 Page

Organization Title Description Location Date Time Audience 47 TTC Save Drawing/comic strips 48 St Vincent Palloti Primary School 49 Concern Worldwide Rwanda 50 Concern Worldwide Rwanda Literacy Days Organization International Literacy Day Literacy Days Organization International with motions related to literacy. Student teachers draw comic strips on rice sack or manila papers and publish them on notice board at TTC Save and Primary School Save A and B Read every time and day / collecting different distinctions to present at a celebration in the end Reading competition at schools, Reading sensitization organized by PTCs and debate at school levels Reading competition at schools, Reading TTC Save and Primary School Save A and B St. Vincent Pallotti Primary, Masaka Primary schools in Gisagara District Primary schools in Nyamagabe 10th September 8th 12th September 8 th September 10 th September 8.00 am 4.30 pm Afternoon s KASONGA Edouard Student teachers supported by VSO volunteer Prima Yanuar Jumhana Rukmanta P1, P2 and their teachers 8:30-1:00 Students, PTCs, parents, teachers, SEOs, DEOs, local leaders and community in general 8:30-1:00 Students, PTCs, parents, teachers, SEOs, DEOs, local 54 Page

Organization Title Description Location Date Time Audience 51 Green Hills Academy 52 VSO at TTC Mururu 53 EDC/VSO- TTC De La Salle Byumba Literacy Day Literacy Week Storytelling Session World Literacy Month Celebrations sensitization organized by PTCs and debate at school levels DEAR for all grades, Grade 6 performing a story for Grade 2 and giving bookmarks made in art class, etc. The students in the storytelling club will tell stories using actions, role playing and props, and also interactive stories. Oratorical Contests in English, Kinyarwanda and French district Green Hills Academy, Kigali TTC Mururu- Rusizi District TTC De La Salle, Byumba Main Hall Ongoing -- 8 th September 5 th September leaders and community in general 4:30 PM All TTC students and tutors 3:40pm TTC Students and Mentors EDC/VSO- World Literacy Launching of TTC TTC De La 8 th September TTC Students and 55 Page

Organization Title Description Location Date Time Audience TTC De La Salle Byumba EDC/VSO- TTC De La Salle Byumba EDC/VSO- TTC De La Salle Byumba EDC/VSO- TTC De La Salle Byumba EDC/VSO- TTC De La Salle Byumba EDC/VSO- TTC De La Salle Byumba EDC/VSO- TTC De La Salle Byumba Month Celebrations World Literacy Month Celebrations World Literacy Month Celebrations World Literacy Month Celebrations World Literacy Month Celebrations World Literacy Month Celebrations World Literacy Month Celebrations Newspaper Salle, Byumba Poster-Making TTC De La Contest Salle, Byumba Writer s Workshop TTC De La (primary school Salle, based) Byumba Read-Aloud Contest TTC De La Salle, Byumba Guided Reading Enrichment Program Tutor-Student Team Debate Tutors Special Edition Formal Debate, Awarding/Closing Ceremony 54 VSO-Rwanda Edutainment! The event will include some educative fun for the primary school learners, college students and the TTC De La Salle, Byumba TTC De La Salle, Byumba TTC De La Salle, Byumba TTC Matimba Mentors 10 th September 20 th September 17 th September On-going since August 19 th September 26 th September 12 th September TTC Students and Mentors TTC Students and Mentors TTC Students and Mentors TTC Students and Mentors TTC Students and Mentors TTC Students and Mentors 9:00-4:00 Primary students, TTC students, local school students 56 Page

Organization Title Description Location Date Time Audience guests invited. This will be in form of news presentations, dances, poems, speech presentations, advert making competitions, speeches from the guests, a speech on the proposed college magazine, reading competition, mental math competition and promoting the use of the TRC in literacy development. 55 VSO- Rwanda Bee A Reader! TTC 56 Kabeza School Awards Awards given to best community library users 57 Isaro Foundation Book distribution Muramba Centre Scolaire Kabeza National Public Library 8 th September 12 th September 15 September 2015 8:00 AM 2:00 PM Students, community members 57 Page

ANNEX 8: MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS Calls for Reading Culture as Rwanda Marks Literacy Day Source: The New Times (Kigali) Monday, September 8, This article notes the contributions of Rwanda Booksellers and Publishers Union, Rwanda Library Services, and the Ministry of Sports and Culture to celebrating Rwanda Literacy Week. http://www.newtimes.co.rw/section/article/-09-08/507/ U Rwanda rwifatanije n Isi mu kwizihiza umunsi mpuzamahanga wo gusoma Source: Igihe http://www.igihe.com/amakuru/u-rwanda/article/u-rwanda-rwifatanije-n-isi-mu Twelve Win Prizes at 'Andika Rwanda' Contest Source: The New Times (Kigali) Thursday, September 11, Twelve people, including 10 students, yesterday won prizes for their entries into a writing competition dubbed, "Andika Rwanda," which aims at promoting local reading content. The competition, organized by Rwanda Education Board (Reb) in collaboration with USAID through the Education Development Center (EDC) was launched in February. http://www.newtimes.co.rw/section/article/-09-11/180811/ Literacy Campaign Goes to Nyamata Source: The New Times (Kigali) Sunday, September 14, Students from Green Hills Academy visited Nyamata Primary School to share books in celebration of Rwanda Literacy Week. http://www.newtimes.co.rw/section/article/- 09-14/180902/ Literacy Week: Five Days Like No Other Source: The New Times (Kigali) Wednesday, September 17, Wellspring Academy participated in the Drop Everything and Read (DEAR) initiative and organized a reading competition during Rwanda Literacy Week. http://www.newtimes.co.rw/section/article/-09-17/181006/ Book Festival Promotes Literacy Source: The Rwanda Focus Thursday, September 26, Rwanda Library Services and the Ministry of Sports and Culture (MINISPOC) launched a countrywide book and reading festival. http://focus.rw/wp/2013/09/book-festivalpromotes-literacy/ 58 Page