Duhugurane, meaning “Let us help each other”, is a professional and personal development
program for young women 18-25 years old. Many Rwandan girls will complete
secondary school with few options and/or resources to take the next step into
adulthood and their future. It
is the goal of Duhugurane to help these girls discover what
amazing talents God has put within them and how to utilize those in their
personal and professional lives.
Duhugurane will
be using the work readiness curriculum including Personal Development, Interpersonal
Communication, Work Habits and Conduct, Leadership, Safety and Heath at Work,
Worker and Employer Rights and Responsibilities, Financial Literacy and Market
Literacy. Each class will be taught by a trainer and a local
businesswoman. We have found that the young women respond positively
to having a mature businesswoman take time to encourage and educate them.
The participant
girls will then be divided into smaller groups following the training who will
be mentored by a local business woman; focusing on hands-on learning,
possible internships, and overall encouragement.
Duhugurane mentors
are made up of a unique combination of university women and local
businesswomen who have a desire to reach out and encourage young women within
the country.
The projected
annual budget for this initiative is $50,000, but we must secure $5,000 to
launch the pilot phase of this project. Any support you can provide to help me
achieve this will be appreciated.
