"It is not like someone is helping someone else. It is more like an exchange. It is all about sharing knowledge. We should never be selfish about it. When you see the excitement in the learner's eyes. It is the most beautiful thing. They learn so much from us and we learn so much from them. That is what is important in life."
Evelina Merlo is from Gisenyi, in the Rubaru District of Rwanda. Art is an important part of her in life; She believes it is also the foundation of all culture and civilisations.
Witnessing the horror of the genocide had a profound impact on Evelina childhood. It definitely impacted her view on inclusion and togetherness. Evelina is a daughter, a mother, an artist, an entrepreneur and an educator. 4 years ago she decided to embark on a journey to become President of the executive committee. of the école Isoko - La source. She seized that opportunity to implement her vision and lead transformation.
The school is located in an international and multicultural environment, being situated a few meters from the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo. Its richness is to have a mix of children from the region and elsewhere. The school welcomes children from 2.5 to 11 years old without any distinction of sex, language, religion or culture.
The ISOKO - La Source school aims for the development of each student through the free expression of their thoughts and the development of self-confidence, with respect for themselves and others; openness to the world and creativity, while maintaining a critical mind and a sense of responsibility, especially as a young citizen.
Find out more about Isoko by visiting their website : https://www.ecoleisoko.com/
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