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Scaling in Rwanda with NGO Sangira

When education becomes a catalyst for opportunity, entire communities begin to transform. In Rwanda’s Nyamasheke district, this transformation is accelerating through the growing partnership between GSL and NGO Sangira. Since our partnership started, more than 80 students have completed the Kitchen Assistant Training, and 54 are currently in training—an important milestone in a region where unemployment remains high.

Scaling with purpose

After a strong foundation in 2024, the partnership entered a new phase in 2025. Sangira’s instructors—trained through GSL’s Train-the-Trainer program—returned with greater confidence and ownership, delivering a smoother, more structured learning experience. Data from this cohort shows:

• 90%+ module completion on time
• Significant improvement in theoretical knowledge
• High engagement across the program

This is scaling in action: stronger systems, stronger results.
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Learning goals matched with real outcomes

Students entered the program with clear ambitions:

✔️ 50% hoped for a job or a better job
✔️ 35% wanted to improve their cooking skills

And the training delivered measurable impact:

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‍These results show that Swiss-quality vocational training can open real professional doors.

Hotel managers and Head Chefs confirmed the trend, praising graduates for their discipline, foundations, and independence. As one chef noted, “Compared to other schools, this training is far ahead.”

Human stories behind the numbers

Behind every graph is someone whose life is changing. Like Ombeni, who entered the program with nothing but determination or Benitta, whose confidence soared after mastering hygiene, sauces, and plating. These individual journeys are at the heart of why scaling matters.

‍Looking ahead

The next steps are already underway:

• Launching Kitchen Assistant Level 2 (🔗 click here to learn more)
• Piloting the Global Swiss Learning Professional Bakery Training
• Deepening engagement with local hotels and restaurants

Scaling in Rwanda isn’t just about training more students—it’s about creating pathways to employment, dignity, and long-term growth. Together with Sangira, we’re building a model of vocational education that empowers individuals and strengthens communities.

And in Nyamasheke, this is only the beginning.

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