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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
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
Uganda: Friends Career Center at the “Equip to Equip” Retreat
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 Journey: From Unemployment to Creating Jobs
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...
Friends Career Center Trains the Next Generation of Climate Change Activists
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...
Our Partners
Our work is made possible through donations, sponsorships, support, and collaboration from the following partners.
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