From 12 to 14 May 2026, Caritas Rwanda, through its Early Childhood Development (ECD) Project supported by Plan International Rwanda, distributed nutritious porridge flour (SOSOMA) and sugar to Home-Based ECDs (HBECDs) and School-Based Community ECDs (SCBECDs) in Bugesera, Gatsibo, and Nyaruguru districts.
The support aims to improve children’s nutrition and learning conditions in ECD by supplementing the contributions already provided by parents and caregivers.
In Nyaruguru District, Caritas Rwanda provided support to home based and school based ECDs on May 12, 2026. The assistance responded to requests from schools seeking nutritious porridge for nursery children, especially during learning hours when many children become hungry before regular meal times. A total of 3,225 kg of SOSOMA flour and 1,505 kg of sugar were distributed in the district.
In Bugesera District, the distribution took place on May 13, 2026 in Ngeruka and Kamabuye sectors, benefiting 49 ECD with 3,675 kg of porridge flour and 1,715 kg of sugar. The activity brought together representatives from the district and sector authorities, Plan International Rwanda, Caritas Rwanda, and other partners. ECD caregivers were encouraged to use the support responsibly, maintain hygiene in ECDs, and continue working closely with parents to ensure children’s wellbeing.
In Gatsibo District, the exercise was conducted on May 14, 2026 in Kabarore, Kiziguro, Murambi, and Rwimbogo sectors, where 61 ECD received 4,575 kg of porridge flour and 2,135 kg of sugar. ECD caregivers were reminded to ensure proper management of the support and to strengthen collaboration with parents so that children continue receiving adequate nutrition and care.
Through this initiative, Caritas Rwanda and Plan International Rwanda continue to promote child nutrition, early learning, and the wellbeing of children attending ECDs in the supported districts.