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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
FCC Launches EmpowerHer to Uplift Young Women and Single Mothers Through Vocational Training
When women are empowered, entire communities thrive. But for many young women, especially single mothers, access to career guidance, opportunity, and encouragement is often out of reach. That’s why at Friends Career Center (FCC), we launched Project EmpowerHer: to...
The Power of Mentorship: Celebrating Our 4th Cohort of Mentees
At Friends Career Center (FCC), mentorship is more than advice, it is a shared journey where wisdom flows both ways and growth becomes a collective experience. This year’s mentorship program, in partnership with the Forward Africa Education Trust (FAET), once again...
SheCreates Fellowship – Call for Applications
We are excited to announce that the SheCreates Fellowship is now accepting applications. About the Program The SheCreates Fellowship is a dynamic entrepreneurship program designed to support young women entrepreneurs in Rwanda. We aim to empower aspiring businesswomen...
Our Partners
Our work is made possible through donations, sponsorships, support, and collaboration from the following partners.
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