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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
From Vision to Venture: Rachel’s Journey with SheCreates Program
At 25 years old, Niyonagize Rachel is turning her passion for technology and entrepreneurship into a growing business. Her curiosity about technology began at an early age, when she was fascinated by devices such as phones and radios. Today, she enjoys researching...
Meet Vanessa Mutoni – FCC’s EmpowerHer Fellow
From overcoming personal setbacks to pursuing a career in hospitality, 24-year-old Vanessa Mutoni’s journey reflects resilience, determination, and the power of never giving up on a dream. A mother of two from Nyanza District. Her education was interrupted in Senior...
Meet Christella Niyonkuru – FCC’s EmpowerHer Fellow
Niyonkuru Christella's story is one of resilience. Born in Bugesera District, Christella is now twenty years old. From early childhood, school was never a given for her, it was something she had to fight for, growing up in a family facing real financial hardship. She...
Our Partners
Our work is made possible through donations, sponsorships, support, and collaboration from the following partners.
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