Iturize Cyiza Chance lives in a part of Kigali, Rwanda called Muyumbu. She is the fifth of six children born to her parents, Laurien and Florence. Laurien (born in 1981) completed primary school when he was young, but was not able to continue his education after that. Florence (born in 1988) never completed primary school. Florence’s father was in prison when she was young, so there was no one who could pay for her school fees. Laurien and Florence want their children to receive the education opportunities they did not have so they can be better equipped to face challenges in their lives. Their six children are: Irakoze Rene, Iradukunda Honolin, Izere Bowazi, Iranejeje Honoline, Iturize Cyiza Chance, and Iturimbere Fred.

Iturize Cyiza Chance was born on June 15th, 2023. Her parents describe her as being organized and careful, always putting things in order. She loves to play hide and seek and to carry baby dolls on her back, just like she sees her mother do with her baby brother. If given the opportunity, Chance would love to join preschool and begin her education journey.

Chance’s dad is currently the sole breadwinner for their precious family of eight. Laurien has been working as a home builder for about ten years. He is only called when there is a job available, so it is not a permanent position or a very reliable income. Florence stays home with her children but sometimes plants crops to feed her family if a friend or relative offers her a piece of land to use for a garden.

They’ve been living in a two bedroom apartment behind their church since July of 2024. Their church offered them the space when they heard about their situation and that they had been moving from place to place. They used to live up-country but life there was not good, so their hearts’ desire is to stay in their current neighborhood.

Chance’s parents struggle to provide for their children, and desperately desire them to be in school, receiving opportunities that some can only dream about. As these parents raise their children with the wisdom and understanding that comes from the Lord, please consider coming alongside them in their desire to see Chance receive a proper formal education.