On December 8, 2022, Hon. Kayisire Solange, the Minister of Emergency Management, the World Bank Country Manager, Rolande Pryce, and local officials inaugurated 73 newly constructed classrooms across Nyamagabe District, as it marked an important step forward in the efforts to improve access to a quality education for refugees and host communities.

The construction of these classrooms and 146 latrines is part of the socio-economic inclusion of refugees and host communities project dubbed JYA MBERE, which seeks to improve access to basic services and economic opportunities and support environmental management for refugees and host communities.

These classrooms were constructed in ES Mudasomwa, GS Gasaka and Don Bosco Nyamagabe TSS. In addition, the constructed classrooms also equipped with needed materials.

Speaking at the inauguration event, the World Bank Country Manager, Rolande Pryce, commended the efforts put in the completion of the newly constructed classroom. “These modern facilities will provide a safe and comfortable learning environment for students, teachers- She noted.”

Min. Kayisire applauded the World Bank's support in implementing the JYA Mbere project, which is playing a vital role in generating sustainable solutions for challenges facing refugees and host communities.

We believe that these classrooms built in this district and in other parts of the country, will improve the quality of education for refugee children and host communities. She noted.

Under this project, 250 new classrooms have been constructed across districts hosting refugee camps and host communities namely Kirehe, Gatsibo, Nyamagabe, Gisagara and Gicumbi.

The 7-year project in its component one, features other subprojects, which are construction, upgrading and equipping health facilities, TVET, Water supply systems, the construction and extension of markets and roads.

Launched in 2019, the socio-economic inclusion of refugees and host communities project, worth $80,000, will phase out in 2026.