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Africa School Part I
The History of The IBNU-Kaldum Integrated Project
In the face of abject poverty and a culture that usually devalues women and recognizes men as the leaders and decision makers, Rukia breaks the mold and shines as a bright light.
Her obvious passion to empower the African women and children in her community moved her to action in 1998 when she started IBNU-Kaldum. The program began as a coop daycare center where mothers both locally and from the outlying areas could come with their young children and babies.
These African mothers were encouraged to register their children so they could become eligible for basic medical assistance, and Rukia partnered with others in the community to provide both FGM (Female Genital Mutilation) and HIV/AIDS awareness and education.
As time went on, Rukia recognized that because of their poverty and life situations, these children couldn't attend school. They couldn't afford the curriculum, uniforms and basic school fees required by the local government schools. She desired every child to have educational opportunities, despite their circumstances.
As the program grew in numbers and the children got older, Rukia's determination to meet their needs was sparked further. IBNU-Kaldum has evolved into its present-day school providing the best they can for over 280 children, ages 4 to 11 years, of which 100 are HIV/AIDS orphaned children.
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