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ABOUT US

Who We Are


At Hunger Free Education, we believe education is the key to a brighter future — and we put that belief into action every day. Since our founding, we’ve partnered with more than 25 schools across Rwanda to ensure vulnerable children can learn, grow, and thrive.

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For over seven years, public school teachers have struggled with challenges such as poor attendance, declining results, and the anxiety children face when their basic needs aren’t met. We work to ease this burden by providing nutritious meals, school supplies, summer camps, school fees, and other essential support to create happier, healthier classroom environments.

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And guess what? It works! Children return to school with energy and hope, ready to succeed.

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Our volunteers also play a vital role. Many are recent university graduates who bring passion and creativity to our programs, typically serving with us for a year to gain meaningful experience before stepping into the workforce. Together, we’re building a cycle of opportunity — for both the children we serve and the young leaders who support them.

HFE Vision:

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No child in Rwanda should miss school because of hunger or poverty. By 2030, we aim to expand our programs to every district in Rwanda, ensuring that education is within reach for all vulnerable children.

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Our Aim

 

At Hunger Free Education, we work to create lasting change for children and their families. Our goals are to:

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  1. Increase enrollment in primary schools

  2. Boost regular attendance and reduce absenteeism

  3. Lower dropout rates so every child can complete their education

  4. Improve classroom performance and learning outcomes

  5. Enhance students’ nutrition and health

  6. Support families’ economic stability, including guidance on saving and financial planning

  7. By focusing on both education and family wellbeing, we ensure children not only stay in school but also thrive in life.

HFE Mission

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Our mission at Hunger Free Education is simple yet vital: to ensure no child drops out of school because of hunger. We provide children with the essentials they need — nutritious meals, school supplies, mattresses, and basic healthcare — so they can stay in school, learn, and build a brighter future.

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Advisory Board

Mohamed Semashinge

Mohamed Semashinge

Founder and C.E.O of Hunger Free Education Organization.

Mr Rwagaju Desire

Mr Rwagaju Desire

Learning Development Officer for One Laptop Per Child, He is the among the F.H.E founding team and volunteering to advocate the cause of the H.F.E.

Mr Izabayo Fabien

Mr Izabayo Fabien

HFE- Volunteer coordinator. Fabien does all coordinating new and joining volunteer in Gasabo District

Rwanda Country Address:

Gihogere, Avenue 219, Remera 

Kigali, Rwanda

Contact: Co-Founder and Country Representatie 

Rwagaju Desire 

+250 788 417-454

email: 

Canada Address:

6358 London Street

Halifax, Nova scotia

Contact: Co-Founder and advocacy 

Mohamed Semashinge 

+1 902 802-2442

email: shimem@hotmail.com

© 2025 by Hunger Free Education

Designed by S Mohamed HFE Founder

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