Η Happy Hearts is a social enterprise specializing in early childhood development (ECD) founded in 2015 by Lydie Hakizimana, CEO.

On the one hand Happy Hearts is a growing network of bilingual (English and French) international kindergartens and nurseries using the Montessori teaching approach. It currently provides care and education services to over 230 children aged 0-6 years in 3 Nurseries (0-3 years) and 3 Kindergartens (3-6 years), located in Kigali. Children are enabled to develop at their own pace while enhancing independence skills, confidence and self-directed learning using an innovative practical play-based method.

On the other hand Happy Hearts Social Projects was developed in 2019 to increase access to quality ECD practices in rural areas of Rwanda.

Happy Hearts operates 4 Early Childhood Development Centres (ECDCs) & is currently developing 8 Home Based Centres (HBCs) in partnership with the Gasabo District of Kigali. Over 500 children aged 3-6 years old and their families in Gikomero, Rutunga, Jali and Ndera districts are supported through quality practical education, nutritional support, facility management, enhanced hygiene and improved access to health services.

Watch a short video,

where the founder and CEO of Happy Hearts, Lydie Hakizimana presents the Happy Hearts Social Projects.