Hirwa Children's Foundation
Welcome to our foundation! Our mission is to empower children living in poverty by providing access to free, high-quality education, comprehensive healthcare, and vital nutrition.
Our kids are eager to learn and thrive, but we face significant challenges. Many families cannot afford to send their children to school, and instead, they are forced to send them on long journeys to fetch drinking water, taking precious time away from their education. During tough farming seasons, children often help their families just to make ends meet, contributing to high rates of illiteracy.
Our foundation aims to prevent these hardships by providing free, high-quality education and the necessary resources for children to focus on learning. We also strive to uplift the entire community by empowering adults with different projects, creating a supportive environment for lasting change.
Together, we can create brighter futures for everyone. Join us in our mission—donate your money, time or items to help us tackle these challenges and make a meaningful impact in the lives of these wonderful children and their families!
John
Founder
Jean Claude Habihirwe, also known as John, from Kayonza District in Rwanda's Eastern Province, launched this project in November 2018 to address the challenges faced by his community. Driven by a vision to fight systemic poverty, he focuses on enhancing education and equipping young children with essential skills for a brighter future.
Job Announcement: Hospitality & Community Engagement Officer
We are excited to announce that we are looking for a Hospitality & community Engagment officer to take on a leadership role in managing our school, volunteer coordination, and overall day-to-day activities. Find more information in the link below.
Empower
Growth
January 27, 2026
Empowering Girls Through Knowledge and Dignity
During this school outreach, we conducted sexual and reproductive health education for both boys and girls, encouraging open and respectful discussions without shame. We addressed menstrual health openly, distributed reusable sanitary pads and demonstrated how to use them properly. No girl should miss school because of a lack of menstrual products or information.