Josephine has twin daughters, and must walk over one hour each morning to reach the tea plantation where she works. She used to wake up early to cook for her children and wash them, but with the tea plantation's newest day care centre, she saves time and has a safe, stimulating place for her daughters while she works.

At the Rutuku centre on the Nyabihu Plantation, Josephine’s children receive porridge, milk and other timely nutritious meals every day. They are also learning to count. “They can count up to ten, even in English,” she beams with pride. More importantly, children in the centre can socialise in a safe and child-friendly environment that allows them to learn, be clean and above all just be children. “The caregivers take good care of them” says Josephine. With her children happy, safe and under good care, she is reassured about the start in life she can provide for them.

 

Source: UNICEF Rwanda Chanel - Youtube