Measuring Our Success

Our Social Impact in Kalobeyei

Every number tells a story of transformation, resilience, and opportunity.

Children Educated

Young minds nurtured through quality education at Light Academy Kalobeyei.

Part of 8,000+ lives impacted

Academic Excellence

+15% Improvement in School Academic Performance

After implementing the L.I.F.E framework (Light Instructional Framework for Excellence) and training teachers on Social Emotional Learning and parent engagement strategies, our primary school academic performance improved by over 15% in the second term.

Our qualified teachers in Kalobeyei are now equipped with creative ways to engage parents in storytelling, play, and supporting learners' educational projects and homework.

"This partnership has brought joy and energy to my classroom; learners are more active, confident, and happy."
— Joseph Lopir, Teacher at Light Academy

Student Progress Report Term 2

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Academic Performance Growth

Our L.I.F.E Framework Educational Impact

The Light Instructional Framework for Excellence (L.I.F.E) is transforming active teaching and primary learning methodologies within the Kalobeyei community.

Teacher Professional Growth

Local teachers are certified and trained in creative classroom engagement methods and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) integration.

Student Engagement

Refugee learners become more active, confident, and happy, showing increased participation in everyday classroom activities.

Parent Partnership

Parents are actively involved in educational storytelling, interactive play, and supporting learners' homework and school projects.

Community Engagement

Local Community Members Stepping Forward

I am a community member whose children don't study at Light Academy. After hearing about a donation of learning materials, I remembered the great work this refugee-led school is doing. I collected the resources and delivered them to support their efforts. As a community, we must help them serve our children.
— Well-wisher, Kalobeyei Community Member

Children at Light Academy in Kalobeyei receiving educational learning materials and community support — Local Community Support

Refugee students practicing sprout farming for the Food for Education initiative at Light Academy — Sprout Farming Project

Food for Education Initiative

Student Innovation

Empowering Students Through Project-Based Learning

The biggest problem now is food in the settlement. We are doing the sprout farming to have food in our school and also for our families. A learner, member of the Food for Education project group
— Student Learner, Food for Education Project Group

Problem-Solving Learning Agricultural Innovation Sustainable Food Security

Refugee Parental Engagement: Parent Voices

Parents in Kalobeyei are becoming co-educators and active participants in their children's community learning journey.

"Ethics is a core for a child's growth. As a parent, it is my duty to ensure my children are inclusive, ethical, and great leaders for tomorrow's world."

Bigirimana
Ethics Advocate & Parent

"Connecting children to their culture is very important. I am supporting teachers to develop Burundian cultural costumes and train children in the dance."

Hererimana
Parent & Cultural Coordinator

"I feel relieved when engaging children. I enjoy the moment, and I believe other parents will be trained to support other children in and out of school."

Madia
Motivational Volunteer & Parent

"I love dancing with children at home. Being allowed to support our children is a privilege. The joy in their eyes when we dance together is priceless."

Violet
Parent & Dance Volunteer

"At home, I do the modeling and singing activities with my children. I believe my presence gives them extra energy."

Rose
Parent & Singing Volunteer

Bigirimana

Ethics Advocate

"Ethics is a core for growth..."

Hererimana

Cultural Coordinator

"Culture connects children..."

Francies

Dance Volunteer

"I love dancing with children..."

Violet

Dance Volunteer

"I love dancing with children..."

Rose

Singing Volunteer

"My presence gives them energy..."

Global Impact Project

Empowering Refugees via Our Digital Library Initiative

Our proposed Digital Library & Tech Hub bridges the digital divide by introducing an innovative, future-ready education model. By integrating play-based and project-based learning, we help camp-based youth unlock new global opportunities.

This transformative learning space goes far beyond improving literacy—it nurtures curiosity, critical thinking, and advanced research skills, shaping confident and globally competitive graduates.

Key Ecosystem Pillars

Digital Books E-Learning Hub Global Connectivity Research Skills

Future digital library and technology hub for students at Light Academy Kalobeyei