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Building a Bright Future: Neema’s Story of Determination and Hope

by | July 27, 2026 | Blog | 0 Comments

Neema's story is one of determination and perseverance. Born in Kicukiro, Rwanda in 1999, Neema faced many challenges in her education journey due to her family's financial difficulties. However, she remained a bright student and was determined to chase her dreams....
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Welcome to the Friends Career Center

by | July 24, 2026 | Blog | 0 Comments

As a young person, you are constantly thinking of what is next. For many of us, school is always the next option up until we finish high school. However, after high school, you start asking yourself many questions. “What is Next?” Do I get a job? Do I go to...
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Youth Professional Development & Career Guidance Seminar

by | July 24, 2026 | Blog | 0 Comments

On June 12, 2021, over thirty young adults gathered at the Friends Peace Garden located in Kigali, Rwanda, for a hybrid (in-person and virtual) career guidance seminar and community building. The objective of this seminar was to create an open space for young people...
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Ten Young Rwandans Selected As FCC Simmons Grants Fellows

by | July 24, 2026 | Blog | 0 Comments

In February, ten exceptional young Quakers were selected to participate in the Friends Career Center (FCC) Simmons Grant project. The Growing Together Friends Career Center project was awarded the Simmons Grants through Quakers in Britain to support young Quakers in...
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Elevate Your Career: 5 Essential Networking Tips

by | July 24, 2026 | Blog, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Tip 1: Attend conferences, workshops, and networking mixers: These events provide fertile ground for forging new connections and deepening existing ones. Rubbing shoulders with professionals in your field not only expands your network but also exposes you to fresh...
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Spotlighting Our Mentee Peruth Manirasubiza: Aspiring Future Nurse

by | July 24, 2026 | Blog | 0 Comments

Peruth's dream of becoming a nurse is fueled by her deep-seated desire to nurture and educate those in need, aiming to enhance their lives with knowledge on balanced nutrition and personal hygiene. Her ambitions extend beyond the immediate act of caregiving; she...
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FCC Wins 3 Awards, Securing Over $10,000 at McGill University’s Dobson Entrepreneurship Competition!

by | July 24, 2026 | Blog | 0 Comments

🏆 We are thrilled to announce that Friends Career Center is one of the winners of the McGill Dobson Cup! 🏆   After multiple rounds of pitching, our team has secured an impressive array of accolades, winning 3rd place in the McGill Dobson Cup, 2nd place in...
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Breaking New Ground: FCC’s First Workshop in Canada

by | July 24, 2026 | Blog | 0 Comments

Mental Health Awareness and Trauma Healing Workshop "Well for Mental Health" is an initiative aimed at training communities in mental health and trauma healing using peer support networks. It involves organizing community workshops, seminars, and events to raise...
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Empowering Futures: FAET and FCC Collaborate for a Transformative Workshop in Musanze, Rwanda

by | July 24, 2026 | Blog, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

The Forward Africa Education Trust (FAET) recently held a two-day training workshop for students and graduates, in collaboration with the Friends Career Center (FCC). This dynamic partnership aimed to introduce participants to the FCC's work, provide career guidance,...
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Inspired by Queen Nzinga’s Heroism

by | July 24, 2026 | Blog, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Story I. Your Bravery, Your Ability One morning, lying in bed before I got up and started my day, I took my usual five minutes for meditation. At that moment, a huge realization struck me: small actions, over time, can amount to something big. I immediately reached...
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Unseen Battles, Unstoppable Dreams for Immigrant Youth

Unseen Battles, Unstoppable Dreams for Immigrant Youth

by | Jun 12, 2025 | ,

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...

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Features

Empowering East African Youth to Build a Better Future

An Interview with Joyeuse Senga of Friends Career Center

Bridging the gap: Sandrine Ishimwe of FCC

‘FCC has engaged over 1,000 young people across Rwanda and Canada.’

Doing Public Health Differently

Mastercard Foundation Scholar alumna Joyeuse Senga, MSc’23, helps rural Rwandan youth and those living with HIV to believe in their future – and then go after it.

The Friends Career Centre: From Rwanda to Canada

This post is inspired by two insightful conversations between Joyeuse Senga and Evrard Gatana, founders of The Friends Career Center, and staff from CYM (Canadian Yearly Meeting).

Prize Recipients of the McGill Dobson Cup

The McGill Dobson Bootcamp and Cup Competition, powered by National Bank, is an experiential learning opportunity and pitch competition for start-ups founded by members of the McGill community.

To End the AIDS Epidemic by 2030

Ubugeni Bwomora –  Art that Heals, a Call for Collaborative Initiatives Led by Youth Living with HIV.

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