Niyonkuru Christella's story is one of resilience. Born in Bugesera District, Christella is now twenty years old. From early childhood, school was never a given for her, it was something she had to fight for, growing up in a family facing real financial hardship. She...
Climate change is no longer a distant threat; it is an urgent crisis impacting communities worldwide. Rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and environmental degradation demand immediate action. Recognizing this urgency, Friends Career Center (FCC) organized a...
At Friends Career Center, we believe that empowering women builds stronger communities, and a more inclusive future. Through the EmpowerHer Program, we support young single mothers and vulnerable women through vocational skills training, mentorship, entrepreneurship and career guidance.
Why Friends Career Center Exists: The Numbers Behind Our Work Across Rwanda and in immigrant communities in Canada, young people are doing everything “right” and still finding the system stacked against them. Friends Career Center was born out of that reality—not out...
From December 27–30, 2024, Friends Career Center (FCC) proudly participated in the Equip to Equip retreat held in Iganga, Uganda. Organized by the Young Quaker Christian Association Africa (YQCA Africa), this transformative event brought together passionate...
We are excited to announce that the SheCreates Fellowship is now accepting applications. The SheCreates Fellowship is a dynamic entrepreneurship program designed to support young women entrepreneurs in Rwanda. We aim to empower aspiring businesswomen with training,...
Beyond the Resume: Why Cultural Brokerage is the Key to Unlocking Immigrant Potential In the competitive landscape of career development, the focus is often placed on tangible skills: the perfect resume, the polished interview, the right degree. But for immigrant...
Mentorship isn't about fixing people. It's about believing in them before they believe in themselves. At Friends Career Center, we've learned that the most transformative moments don't happen in lecture halls—they happen in the quiet conversations between a mentor and...
By: Agape Ishimwe - Ubugeni Bwomora When the International AIDS Society chose Kigali as the host of IAS 2025, it was more than a logistical decision; it was a statement that the heart of the HIV response beats loudly on the African continent. For several days, over...
The Invisible Weight: Why Mental Wellness is the Foundation of Career Success for Immigrant Youth. The journey of a young immigrant is often described as a story of resilience, but beneath the surface of ambition and hard work, many carry an invisible weight. For East...