Isomo Scholars Intern at Imagine We This Summer
This summer, several Isomo Scholars completed internships with Imagine We Rwanda—gaining hands-on experience learning alongside professionals, building networks, and sharpening their skills for the future. Founded in 2015, Imagine We Rwanda is dedicated to transforming the reading culture among children and youth by giving voice to young authors and sharing their stories with the world. Isomo Scholars Intern at Imagine […]
Students Achieve Great Results During Isomo Circles
Over the past year, Isomo Circles built learning communities within 12 pioneer high schools, engaging 188 students in topics like African history, philosophy, climate economy, and more. The results were remarkable: students’ English proficiency jumped 3–5 grade levels, average Duolingo scores rose from B1 to B2, and weekly online engagement more than doubled. Beyond academics, […]
B2R Farms Visits Farmers & Hosts Students from RICA & Africa Food Fellowship
This month, the B2R Farms team traveled across districts in Rwanda’s Northern and Western Provinces to meet with local leaders and farmers preparing for the upcoming 2026A season. We also welcomed students from the Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture and members of the African Food Fellowship to our demonstration farm in Nyamata. Together, we are […]
B2R Farms Partners with SolarSPELL to Reach More Farmers
SolarSPELL (Solar Powered Educational Learning Library), a project of Arizona State University (ASU), creates offline digital libraries that deliver educational resources to communities with little or no internet access. Through our partnership, B2R Farms Fellows are using SolarSPELL to extend the reach of conservation agriculture across Rwanda. ASU’s research shows that conservation agriculture alone boosts […]
Scholars Attend LeFrak-Friedberg Africa Scholars Retreat in Musanze
This month, 18 LeFrak-Friedberg Africa Scholars participated in an exciting retreat in Musanze, where they had the opportunity to meet with Francine LeFrak, Dale Dawson, and special guest, Ambassador Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. Scholars also toured Virunga Mountain Spirits, a world-class craft distillery that expresses and elevates the spirit […]
Isomo Commissions its Second Cohort
This month, Isomo commissioned it’s second cohort of Isomo Academy Scholars at the Kigali Convention Centre. The event brought together Scholars, partners, ministers, parents, Fellows and friends for an exciting day of activities, including the Isomo Experience — an interactive exhibit that featured Scholar-led presentations on Isomo programming and results. The event also included special […]
B2R Farms Partners with Compassion International to Train Local Community
In June, B2R Farms partnered with Compassion International to lead a five-day Foundations for Farming training for 30 vulnerable farming families in Rusenge, one of the most food-insecure areas in Rwanda. Thanks to the generous support of Scott and Patricia Moody, couples received hands-on training in conservation agriculture, visited demonstration plots at our Land of […]
Isomo Grows University Network
Isomo is thrilled to welcome three new university partners to our growing global network — opening even more doors for Rwanda’s brightest students and professionals. ASOME Medical School Three Isomo Scholars have been selected to attend ASOME, an international Adventist medical school with students from 11 countries. These future doctors were awarded full scholarships based […]
Isomo Scholars Start University Journey at UGHE Medical School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckQXs3N0Jng We’re thrilled to walk alongside four bright Isomo Scholars as they begin their medical school journey at the University of Global Health Equity this year. Over the next six years, they’ll train under world-class medical professionals—preparing not only to become exceptional doctors, but also future policymakers and leaders poised to elevate Rwanda’s healthcare system. Watch this video […]
Agronomist Shares the Impact of Conservation Agriculture
After attending B2R Farms’ Conservation Agriculture training in September 2023, one agronomist returned home and put it to the test. But the results spoke for themselves. Maize plots under conservation agriculture yielded an impressive 6.2 tons per hectare—more than double the yield from traditional farming methods. Watch his inspiring testimony to see how smart, sustainable […]