Programs in Rwanda
Programs That Build CommunitiesCulturally responsive mentorship, mental health support, and professional development designed for youth.
Career Mentorship Program
Our mentorship program is the core of our work, connecting young people with experienced professionals who provide guidance, skill-building, and network expansion.
What Mentees Receive
A Holistic Toolkit
| Area of Focus |
Detailed Support Provided
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12-Week Career Development Curriculum |
Interactive workshops covering career exploration, university pathways, professional skills, resume writing, interview preparation, and personal leadership. |
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1-on-1 Mentorship |
Personalized guidance from experienced professionals who provide career advice, goal setting, accountability, and support throughout the program. |
| Opportunity Database | Exclusive access to scholarships, internships, jobs, volunteer opportunities, leadership programs, and other resources curated by Friends’ Career Centre. |
Duration
12 weeks per cohort
(with option for ongoing support)
Frequency
4-hour sessions every Saturday
Mentors
Successful professionals, entrepreneurs, and established community members
(1 mentor per 2–3 mentees)
Growing Together
Growing Together is a leadership and mentorship initiative that brings together young Quakers across East Africa to strengthen relationships, deepen their faith, and develop the skills to lead positive change in their meetings and communities.
What Participants Receive:
- Explore Quaker values, leadership, community engagement, and service.
- Connect with experienced Quaker leaders and young Friends from across East Africa.
- Cross-border collaborations, conferences, and fellowship events.
Who Can Participate?
Young Friends (Quakers) across East Africa who are passionate about leadership and service.
Economic Empowerment Programs
EmpowerHer
EmpowerHer provides young women with vocational skills, entrepreneurship training, mentorship, and seed funding to help them launch sustainable businesses and improve household income.
Participants receive:
- Vocational training scholarships
- Mentorship
- Peer learning circles
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Funding partners:
- Simmons Grant (Quakers in Britain)
- African Great Lakes Peace Trust
- Mid Thames Quakers
SheCreates Fellowship
SheCreates is a one-year entrepreneurship fellowship that equips young women with the knowledge, confidence, and financial tools needed to start and grow small businesses.
Program includes:
- Six-month entrepreneurship training
- Seed funding
- One-on-one coaching
- Networking opportunities
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Funding Partners:
- Forward Africa Education Trust (FAET)
Ubugeni Bwomora (Art That Heals)
For young people aged 14–19 living with HIV in Karongi District
Ubugeni Bwomora uses art, storytelling, and creative expression to help HIV‑positive youth process stigma, trauma, and isolation, and build self‑acceptance, resilience, and hope. Led by Agape Ishimwe, who himself grew up living with HIV, this program creates a safe, judgement‑free space where young people discover that their lives are more than their diagnosis.
What participants receive:
- Art‑based therapy sessions (painting, sculpture, performance)
- Storytelling and creative writing workshops
- Mental health and peer support
- Identity and self‑acceptance work
- Community and belonging
- Economic empowerment through art sales and exhibitions
Duration:
Ongoing cohorts throughout the year
Funding partner:
McGill Mastercard Foundation
Learn More or Apply for Ubugeni Bwomora
Frequently Asked Questions
Are FCC programs free?
Most FCC programs are offered at no cost thanks to the generous support of our funding partners. Our Career Mentorship Program has a modest participation fee to help cover program delivery and resources. Financial assistance may be available for participants with demonstrated need.
Who can participate?
Eligibility varies by program. Some programs are designed for students, while others focus on young professionals, entrepreneurs, women, or Quaker youth.
Where are programs offered?
Programs are delivered in Rwanda, Canada, and online, depending on the program.
Do I need to be Quaker?
No. FCC welcomes participants from all backgrounds. While some faith-based leadership initiatives are designed specifically for Quaker youth, most of our programs are open to everyone.
What languages are programs offered in?
Programs are offered in English, Kinyarwanda, and French, depending on the program location and participants.
Contact Details
Email:
Rwanda
Address: KK 505 Street, Kigali, Rwanda
Canada
Address: Toronto, Ontario, Canada