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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 access to practical knowledge, professional networks, and the kind of guidance that turns potential into possibility. Youth unemployment remains high not because opportunity does not exist, but because the bridge between young people and those opportunities too often does not exist.
- In Canada: East African youth face several challenges including systemic barriers, building a life in a new culture, and the unspoken weight of trauma inherited from conflict and displacement. These young people not only need career support, but also a community.
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
Three Pillars of Support
Mentorship & Career Development
We equip young people with the guidance, networks, and leadership opportunities they need to achieve their education, career, and personal goals.
- Mentorship
- EcoFriends
- Growing Together
Economic Empowerment
We support young women to build sustainable livelihoods through entrepreneurship, business development, mentorship, and access to funding opportunities.
- 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.
- Ubugeni Bwomora
- The Well for Mental Health
Join the Movement: Your Role in Transformation
Invest in our mission to scale our impact and sustain our programs across borders.
Volunteer your time, skills, or network as a mentor or facilitator in Rwanda or Canada.
Access mentorship, mental health support, and professional development in your local region.
News
Friends Career Center Welcomes 8 more students to the 2026 EmpowerHer Cohort
In the third quarter of 2026, Friends Career Center (FCC) welcomed eight more young women into Cohort 3 of the EmpowerHer Program, continuing its commitment to supporting young single mothers and vulnerable young women through practical skills development and pathways...
Friends Career Center Launches its 5th Mentorship Cohort
In the third quarter of 2026, Friends Career Center (FCC) welcomed nine young people into Cohort 5 of the Mentorship Program carried out in partnership with Forward Africa Education Trust (FAET). The cohort will run for three months and conclude at the end of October...
From Vision to Venture: Rachel’s Journey with SheCreates Program
At 25 years old, Niyonagize Rachel is turning her passion for technology and entrepreneurship into a growing business. Her curiosity about technology began at an early age, when she was fascinated by devices such as phones and radios. Today, she enjoys researching...
Our Partners
Our work is made possible through donations, sponsorships, support, and collaboration from the following partners.
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