Ubugeni Bwomora, meaning "Art That Heals," is a transformative program under Friends Career Career, dedicated to supporting youth living with HIV through art-based therapy. Designed to foster emotional resilience, self-expression, and healing, the initiative provides...
In October 2024, Friends Career Center (FCC) hosted its annual Growing Together seminar, bringing together young Quakers from Rwanda, Burundi, Kenya, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Inspired by the FWCC World Plenary’s theme, “Living the Spirit of...
Friends Career Center (FCC) has been making strides in building connections and sharing its impactful work through a series of local and international engagements in 2024. These events provided valuable opportunities to network, share experiences, and present FCC's...
A huge congratulations to the five Friends Career Center (FCC) Simmons grant recipients who have successfully completed their vocational programme at the Mwananshuti Vocational Training Center! This achievement marks not only the end of a journey but the beginning of...
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...
Jacky Uwamariya’s story is about transformation, perseverance, and the power of opportunity. A young woman from the Evangelical Friends Church of Rwanda in Kagarama, Jacky faced a challenging start after completing secondary school. Like many young people, 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...
When women are empowered, entire communities thrive. But for many young women, especially single mothers, access to career guidance, opportunity, and encouragement is often out of reach. That’s why at Friends Career Center (FCC), we launched Project EmpowerHer: to...
At Friends Career Center (FCC), mentorship is more than advice, it is a shared journey where wisdom flows both ways and growth becomes a collective experience. This year’s mentorship program, in partnership with the Forward Africa Education Trust (FAET), once again...
We are excited to announce that the SheCreates Fellowship is now accepting applications. About the Program The SheCreates Fellowship is a dynamic entrepreneurship program designed to support young women entrepreneurs in Rwanda. We aim to empower aspiring businesswomen...
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