Transformify

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

million and unemployment rate of just 3.4%, Rwanda is close to the top of the list. Rwanda is an agricultural country and a lot more is to be done to develop the skills needed to diversify the economy. To diversify its economy and provide more jobs for the youth, in 2014 the country adopted the 2016-2020 Country Strategy Paper.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 7, 2013

They were inspired to create Givbag during a mission trip to Rwanda, where they recognized a need for backpacks among the schoolchildren. For example, if you buy a green bottle of water then you would support their environmental cause. Givebag was also founded by Brian Schroth and other college students in Southern California.

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thebarefootvc

SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

While in Rwanda, I went on long drives, for it’s the only way to see this beautiful country. On my next trip to Rwanda I hope to see only smiling faces waving and none with outstretched hands. And with that thought, I bid this wonderful country adieu and look forward to returning someday…

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thebarefootvc

APRIL 18, 2010

On my trip to Rwanda last year I wrote a blog post on why I thought diversity in general was important. That’s why I am moderating a panel of incredible women entrepreneurs on the topic of Social Media for Social Change this Monday April 19 at GreenSpaces with Echoing Green and NYWSE.

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