Solange was born in Karongi, Rwanda. Before joining GHC, she worked at Gardens for Health International, a nonprofit organization that reduces malnutrition by helping families grow nutritious foods and providing holistic education and support. She is a former Generation Rwanda scholar and holds a Bachelor's in Journalism and Communications from Institut Catholique de Kabgayi. Her thesis focused on the impact of radio programming on youth behaviors surrounding job creation. Solange previously worked for Voices of Rwanda translating genocide narratives and for Radio Isango Star contributing to news programming. Solange has worked on various community development projects for NGOs and government contractors, supporting Rwandan youth development and helping progress health provisions in rural communities.
I am a very fortunate Rwandan woman: I was able to attend school throughout my childhood and graduate from university. Others, however, have not been quite as lucky. Due to various circumstances—displacement from the genocide, the financial burden of schooling, obligations at home—many women, and men for that matter, did not have access to an education as they […]
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