Interview with Amaya Villachica Murrieta from ProFuturo Support Team

Kigali, Rwanda – The ProFuturo support team is currently conducting a comprehensive five-day face-to-face training session at the Don Bosco Hospitality Center in Kigali, which commenced on September 1st, 2025. The training is designed to empower coaches from three key organizations—Salesians of Don Bosco, World Vision, and UNHCR—in Rwanda to facilitate the transition to the new Global Installer and ProFuturo offline platform.

Amaya Villachica Murrieta, a member of the Support Team, shared her enthusiasm for the initiative.

Question: Tell us about this training.

Amaya Villachica Murrieta: We’re happy to be here to conduct training for coaches from three different organizations in Rwanda that are implementing our project in various schools across the country. We’re introducing a new version of our platform, which is already being used in the schools.

This training aims to provide them with all the necessary information about the new platform—how to install it and how to effectively use it in schools.

Question: Given that there was a previous version of the system, do you think this change might affect school performance?

Amaya: The new platform is different from the previous one, but it’s significantly better. It has many more functionalities that will help us grow and adapt to modern educational needs. Initially, change can be challenging for teachers to accept, but they will come to love the platform as we do.

Question: What kind of content is available on the platform?

Amaya: The content for students is quite similar to what was in the previous versions—universal materials for primary teachers, including science, mathematics, language, and life skills. Additionally, the new platform includes courses for teacher training, which teachers can access offline.

Question: Can teachers use it for self-training without internet connectivity?

Amaya: Absolutely. Teachers can train themselves using the platform without needing internet access, which is a major advantage, especially in remote areas.

Question: Lastly, based on your observations, how are the schools performing here in Rwanda?

Amaya: We have excellent coaches across the three organizations, and they’re doing a great job in the schools. Of course, there’s always room for improvement—not only in skills but also in the participation of teachers and principals. We believe the new platform will encourage more active use and engagement, leading to further improvements. We’re very excited about its potential.

Interviewer: Thank you very much for your insights.

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