KIRA: Empowering the Next Generation Through Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
KIRA is a dedicated foundation that champions educational initiatives grounded in the transformative framework of Social Emotional Learning (SEL). At the heart of our mission lies a powerful belief: to build a more just, peaceful, and inclusive world, we must begin with the youngest among us—children. They are not only the future leaders, citizens, and change-makers but also the present learners who are shaping their values, emotions, and relationships today.
Children who learn to understand and manage their emotions grow into adults who build peace instead of violence.
SEL fosters respect, cooperation, empathy, and peaceful conflict resolution.
SEL embraces diversity, helping create learning communities where every voice matters.
SEL nurtures emotional intelligence, ethical decision-making, and inner balance.
Visit the KIRASED Foundation Office in Musanze We are excited to welcome you to the KIRASED Foundation office, conveniently located at La Locanda in Musanze City, Rwanda. Our office serves as a vibrant hub for collaboration, innovation, and community engagement. Whether you’re a partner organization, a passionate youth, or a
Dance to learn and heal” with Lizelle Steyn The Old Irish had a saying, “You don’t give a man a weapon before you’ve taught him how to dance”. As educators, maybe, before we teach them how to strive and compete, we can first teach our children how to dance together
Over last five weeks, children explored Peace, Family, Culture, Environment, and World through arts, games, reflection, and meaningful interaction. Each theme emphasized social emotional learning boosting empathy, communication, emotional awareness, and civic mindedness for a well-rounded, joyful summer. Each week was rich in Social Emotional learning self-awareness, emotional literacy, empathy,
We have wrapped up a biodanza training with our young people and children by Lizelle! It’s been amazing! They have explored different moves in different things, such as Mountain pose, Palm tree pose, tree pose,Airplane pose, Dancer pose,Crescent moon pose flower or lotus pose, Cat pose, cow pose, Lion pose,
One among our 2025 summer activities: Our little stars from Arc-en-Ciel Nursery School had an unforgettable visit to the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund as part of the KIRA SED Foundation’s Summer Camp.Guided by our co-founders Alberto and Grace, the children and their teachers were warmly welcomed by the Fossey team.
Ready to Make a Difference?Apply now to become our Volunteer Educational Psychologist and help shape the future of Social and Emotional Learning in Rwanda.Educational psychologist opportunity: Consultant VolunteerLocation: Remote (with periodic fieldwork in Musanze, Rwanda)Duration: Open-ended TermTime Commitment: 10 hours/week (Flexible) About KIRA Foundation KIRA Foundation is a Rwandan non-profit
