Support Young Women Entrepreneurs: RWANDA Vocational School

In the aftermath of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide, WFWP Japan, in collaboration with WFWP Rwanda, provided support to genocide orphans as well as to children of perpetrators through vocational training programs aimed at promoting financial independence and social resilience. In partnership with the World Bank, former Hutu soldiers who had been in hiding in border regions were also supported. They were provided with education and skills development to facilitate the laying down of arms, acquisition of sustainable livelihoods, and reintegration into society as constructive and contributing members.

Today, New Hope has blossomed into a vibrant vocational training center. It offers practical courses, such as sewing and hospitality, equipping students with the expertise to secure employment and build sustainable, independent lives. The institute doesn’t just teach trades—it rebuilds dignity and fosters a lasting community.

The true measure of this impact is heard in the voices of its graduates: “Renewed” Happiest Day of My Life

Uwineza Immaculee, 2003 Graduate ."After graduation, I got a job at a hotel where I did an internship. Later, I worked in a restaurant and was appointed kitchen chef, enabling me to support my family financially… When New Hope celebrated its 20th anniversary, I was in charge of entertaining the guests and giving a speech on behalf of the graduates."

School Where “Hope is a Waking Dream” Nishimwe Jean, 2008 Graduate In 1994, I lost my family in the Rwandan genocide, but I managed to survive. With nowhere to go, I returned to my hometown and was rebuilding my broken house when I found New Hope. This school became the family I had lost and gave me the skills to rebuild my life from the ground up."

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