“My internship has been an amazing adventure!

Our Class of 2022 is currently completing the capstone in their two-year diploma studies - a three-month internship at a Kigali-based company in their chosen industry.

An internship is a transformative experience for our students as it provides an opportunity to apply all that they have learned in the classroom in a professional context. The experience also allows students to develop their communication, teamwork, and leadership skills, and offers a competitive advantage as they pursue a permanent position.

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Alumnae Spotlight: Class of 2021 Award Recipients

Six months ago, we celebrated the graduation of over 400 brilliant and brave young women in the Class of 2021. The hybrid ceremony marked the culmination of two years of commitment and passion for their studies.

Among this cohort of future leaders, four were recognized for their extraordinary accomplishments, by way of the Founders’ Award, the Justine Umuhoza Award, and the honor of Valedictorian. We recently caught up with each of these young women who shared highlights from their college experience, moments of growth, and their goals and aspirations for the future.

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Helping Single Parents Out of Poverty

More than half of Rwandans live off less than RWF1,000 (about USD1) per day – a level of poverty that is acutely felt by single parent families in rural areas. Taking this problem, a team of five Davis College students designed an innovative solution to pitch at this year’s Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge (FGSIC) and were among the ‘Idea Grant Winners’ who will receive USD1,000 in seed funding for their project.

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Thinking Global, Acting Local

Throughout the third trimester in Rwanda and the summer holidays in Hong Kong, a group of students from Davis College and The University of Hong Kong (HKU) came together virtually to collaborate on a social change project in support of the Nyamirambo Women’s Center (NWC), a Kigali-based NGO.

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Kigali Welcomes World Leaders for CHOGM

Last week, Kigali hosted CHOGM for a dynamic week of gatherings and global collaboration. We were incredibly proud to be represented by our students in the Commonwealth Youth Forum (of which there were four throughout the week: Commonwealth People’s Forum, Commonwealth Business Forum, Commonwealth Women’s Forum, and Commonwealth Youth Forum).

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Celebrating Incredible Individuals

After a collective 14+ years with Akilah and now Davis College, we recently said goodbye to former interim Davis College President Paul Swaga, and welcomed Akilah President Karen Sherman into a new role. Over the last year, both Paul and Karen have generously supported their colleagues through a major transition phase and have both left an indelible mark on our community.

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A Powerful New Community of Changemakers

We’re thrilled to invite you to join a powerful new community of changemakers: The Visionaries. At its heart, The Visionaries is a monthly giving experience that honors the original idea that brought Akilah to life: empowering the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs.

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Creating Hope and Empowerment Through Education

Thanks to the Mastercard Foundation, Jeanne, Divine and hundreds of other young female scholarship recipients have kept their higher education dreams alive. This past June, Akilah graduated more than 400 young women in a virtual ceremony. Pandemic notwithstanding, all of them are on a path to a better future for themselves and their families.

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