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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
Building a Bright Future: Neema’s Story of Determination and Hope
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....
Welcome to the Friends Career Center
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...
Youth Professional Development & Career Guidance Seminar
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...
Our Partners
Our work is made possible through donations, sponsorships, support, and collaboration from the following partners.
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