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Who We Are
We are a youth-led organization working in Rwanda and Canada to help underserved youth overcome barriers through mentorship, mental wellness, career development, and entrepreneurship. Rooted in Quaker values and open to all, we believe every young person deserves the chance to reach their full potential.
The Challenge: Barriers to Potential
Young East African individuals, whether building their lives in Rwanda or navigating the Canadian diaspora, face significant systemic barriers that limit their potential.
- In Rwanda: Challenges include limited access to vocational training, lack of professional networks, and high youth unemployment rates.
- In Canada: Youth face acculturation stress, systemic barriers in the job market, and the weight of transgenerational trauma from conflict and displacement.
FCC exists to bridge these gaps, ensuring that talent and ambition are never wasted.
Our Solution
Advancing Equity Through Mentorship, Career Empowerment, and Mental Health Support.
Three Pillars of Support
Mentorship & Career Guidance
We equip young people with the guidance, networks, and leadership opportunities they need to achieve their education, career, and personal goals.
Programs:
- Mentorship
- EcoFriends
- Growing Together
Economic Empowerment
We support young women to build sustainable livelihoods through entrepreneurship, business development, mentorship, and access to funding opportunities.
Programs:
- EmpowerHer
- SheCreates Fellowship
Mental Health & Well-being
We promote mental well-being through culturally responsive, community-based, and creative approaches that foster healing, resilience, and belonging.
Programs:
- Ubugeni Bwomora
- Well for Mental Health
Join the Movement: Your Role in Transformation
Partners & Donors
Invest in our mission to scale our impact and sustain our programs across borders.
Professionals
Volunteer your time, skills, or network as a mentor or facilitator in Rwanda or Canada.
Youth
Access mentorship, mental health support, and professional development in your local region.
Our Partners
Our work is made possible through donations, sponsorships, support, and collaboration from the following partners.
News
FCC Wins 3 Awards, Securing Over $10,000 at McGill University’s Dobson Entrepreneurship Competition!
🏆 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...
Breaking New Ground: FCC’s First Workshop in Canada
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...
Empowering Futures: FAET and FCC Collaborate for a Transformative Workshop in Musanze, Rwanda
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,...
Contact Details
Email:
Rwanda
Address: KK 505 Street, Kigali, Rwanda
Canada
Address: Toronto, Ontario, Canada