Maranyundo Initiative held its annual Fall Gala event on Saturday, October 3rd at The University Club in Boston, Massachusetts.
This year’s Gala honored Maranyundo co-founder and visionary Barrie Landry. We also had an amazing emcee, former WCVB-TV news anchor Susan Wornick, help facilitate the program. Sister Laetitia, Head of Maranyundo Girls School, and MGS alumnae shared inspiring stories about the impact of education in Rwanda, as new and longtime supporters gathered for an evening of celebration and connection.
Scroll through pictures from the event below!
The Maranyundo Fall Gala was a tremendous success! More than 130 attendees gathered for an inspiring evening of celebration, connection, and support for Maranyundo Girls School.
This year, we introduced a VIP Cocktail Hour, giving event sponsors and Maranyundo Girls School (MGS) alumnae the opportunity to connect and mingle.
Susan Wornick, former WCVB-TV news anchor and our wonderful emcee, brought incredible energy to the evening and kept the audience engaged throughout the program. A highlight of the night was hearing directly from MGS alumnae about the impact of their education. Susan interviewed Rebecca Umutoniwase, an MGS alumna (‘24) studying Chemical Engineering at the University of Notre Dame. Guests also heard from MGS student Clairia Muhizi and Erica Umuringa, an MGS alumna currently attending the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE).
Beth Floor, Maranyundo Co-founder, Sustainer, and dear friend of Barrie Landry, introduced the evening’s honoree. As one of the original “Group of 8” women who helped establish Maranyundo, Barrie has been part of the school’s story from the beginning. Barrie shared heartfelt remarks about the vision and commitment that have helped shape Maranyundo’s mission.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters, we raised over $170,000+, surpassing our original goal of $150,000! We are deeply grateful to everyone who attended, donated, sponsored, volunteered, and helped make this evening possible.
Your support makes a lasting difference. Together, we are providing students and teachers in Rwanda with the educational resources and opportunities they need to learn, grow, and succeed. Thank you for being part of the Maranyundo community!
Please watch some of the amazing speeches from the event below!
