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The children in Rubuguri do not have access to computers to communicate with the outside world. In the age of emails, tweets, and texts it’s nice to receive a “real letter.”  This connecting Pen Pal program for teachers and students from schools around the world connecting with the children of Rubuguri. A Pen Pal program connects youth globally promoting a culture exchange and understanding. Hopefully building a life long friendship.

Our letter exchange is electronic. The letters can be sent as Word docs or handwritten letters that are scanned into PDF files and organized into folders, preferably 4MB or less. These folders can be sent as zip files. Your students’ letters will be printed then distributed to the pen pals.

Although there are no letter deadlines, please take note that schools in RUBUGURI are out on recess diferent dates of the year.  

Step 1: Contact Us by email:

contact@friendsofstkizitorubugurips.org

• Name (teacher or contact person)
• Email address
• Phone number
• School Name & Address
• Grade & the number of participating students
• Step 2: Pen Pal Confirmation
  You will receive a reply from us. This will provide you with the names of students and ages and other appropriate details. At this point, you can write your first pen pal letters.

Step 3: Write Pen Pal Letters
Please follow these guidelines and ensure that the heading of each letter include the following information:

• “To my friend in "Rubuguri”
• Full name of the student writing the letter
• Name of school
• Age
• Grade and gender

What Should Your Students Include in the Letters?

St. Kizito students are interested in the life of their Pen Pals. Information that often is included in a first letter is: How many are in your family? Do you have a pet? Do you play sports or have a musical interest? What are your favorite books, favorite foods, and favorite hobbies. The students often will draw a picture on their letters or sometimes a photo will be attached. Subsequent letters might reflect on a particular topic— perhaps you are doing a unit on poetry or learning about endangered species. Your students might want to include that topic in the letter. Some Pen Pal exchanges have even included art projects, poetry and short stories.

Step 4: Mailing the Letters
Each individual letter should be scanned electronically. Send completed electronic files or scanned letters of student works to contact@friendsofstkizitorubugurips.org, along with your school and contact information. Teachers, you are more than welcome to write a letter as well. The teachers in Rubuguri, love to correspond with teachers abroad.

We love seeing your students receiving and reading the letters so send us a picture! You can email it to contact@friendsofstkizitorubugurips.org.