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Creating High-Quality African Books

A place where you can join a group of friends and read captivating stories that ignite your imagination, fuel your dreams, and satisfy your insatiable curiosity.

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We believe that all stories are beautiful and worth sharing with the world.

We publish novels and storybooks about Rwanda

We donate books to schools in need of a beautiful library

We train authors and language teachers

We create platforms for self-expression and creativity.

Our Passion

Imagine We Rwanda is a passionate organization that aims to change the reading culture among children and youth in Rwanda. Founded in 2015, our mission is to give voice to young authors and share their beautiful stories with the world. We strongly believe that the power of imagination can engage the mind, increase curiosity, and change the world, starting with our own communities.

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Let's Get Creative Program

Children's creativity and learning are enhanced when they identify with characters in their books, which can lead to better academic performance.

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Authorship and Publishing

We Train young authors and language teachers with an aim to enahance reading and writing culture among children and youth in Rwanda. Also, we publish novels and story books about Rwanda.

Our Programs

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Our Impact

35,000+

Children and youth reached through our services and programs

550+

Stories and manuscripts received from Rwanda and the region

30

Schools & organization impacted through trainings, workshops and reading materials

5,000+

Downloads on our website and mobile application launched and ready to serve the masses

Representation changes everything

Education

When children see themselves in books, their creativity and curiosity is boosted, they learn faster and they are more prone to succeed in their classes.

Self-Esteem

African children need to see themselves doing great things so that they can believe in their own endless potential and possibilities.

Language

When children see themselves in books, their creativity and curiousity is boosted they learn faster and they are more prone to succeed.

Expression

African children, especially girls, need to see themselves doing great things so that they can believe in their own endless potential.

Stories by African Authors

To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

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Visit our Bookshop

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Imagine Books

Ignite a passion for reading and exploration

Our Team.

Dominique U. Alonga

Founder & CEO

Sandrine Bwiza

Chief Finance Officer

Anais Simpenzwe

Communications & Partnerships Manager

Valentin Nshimiyimana

Operations and logistics Officer

Eric Uwiringiyimana

Teacher & Training Lead

Reuben Niyonkuru

Illustration & Design

Patrick Tuyizere

Graphic Designer

Sandra Mugiraneza

Sales & Logistics Lead

Fanny Ikirezi

Junior Sales Lead

Sandra Muganza Kulya

Digital marketing and sales lead

Donavine Mutangana

Junior Sales Lead

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Our Partners