Davis College

To our Esteemed Alumni community,

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our Contemplative Programs, a new initiative designed to foster mindfulness, personal growth, and meaningful connections among our graduates. Programs on Offer:
1. Growth-Getter Book Club
2. Contemplative Dialogues and Storytelling Circles.
3. Contemplative Leadership Retreats. . > Register Online through the link in our bio to sign up and explore upcoming events and activities.

Join Us on This Transformational Journey!
We can’t wait to see you again!

💡 We believe that true leadership begins from within. 💡
Nurturing thoughtful leaders has been a cornerstone of our educational philosophy for years.

Alumni, we would like to hear from you in the comments, share with us a moment when self-awareness made you a better leader...

✨ Meet Grace Igiraneza, a 2023 Information Systems graduate ✨

Grace is revolutionizing agriculture in Kigali through innovative mushroom farming. As an Ardent Mentorship beneficiary, she's nurturing her entrepreneurial spirit with faith-based guidance.

Grace's vision is:

-Introduce innovative food production techniques -Empower local farmers with broader market access
-Enhance productivity and profitability
- Increase nutritious food options for consumers
-Create job opportunities for fellow youth

'There were days I doubted, but now I'm on track. Knowing I'll share my progress pushes me to do better. I kept growing!' - Grace shared.

When she's not transforming agriculture, you'll find Grace exploring new places, diving into personal development books, or cherishing moments with loved ones.

Ardent Mentoring is providing world-class, faith-based guidance to our graduates who are pursuing social entrepreneurship like Grace.

“I think finding purpose is a good thing for everyone. It means you know what you are working towards, it means you know where you are going. It’s important to have a purpose.” ~ Aimee Pacifique, INS, class of 2020

Having graduated in Information Systems, class of 2020, Aimee Pacifique is thriving in the tech world, at the same time furthering her education in Business Information Technology!

She currently works with Microsoft through Tekexperts, one of the top employers for our alumni, as Customer Success Account Management Support L2.

She shares more about her story in the upcoming blog!

If you haven't read our recent blog, please do!, link in Bio!

Reflecting on her time in the Guild cabinet, Gloria Mugisha fondly recalls the vibrant campus culture code celebration like 'cutting the cake' and 'Drawing the owl'. She misses the camaraderie, late-night study sessions, and impactful social projects. 🎓✨

Gloria, is the current CEO of SOMA Foundation Rwanda. Given her role as the Guild Vice President during her time at Davis College, her leadership potential was evident Early on. She graduated in Business Management & Entrepreneurship, class of 2022.

In our upcoming blog, we're sharing more about her life as a CEO, what her responsibilities look like on a daily basis, and the role of Davis College education in her journey

Stay tuned!

Throwback to when a Business Management and Entrepreneurship student Amina Niyigena won the 4th award of 10 millions rwf for her project named "Bookly Africa" in Youth Connekt

While a team representing Davis College with a project named "The Green Fertilizers" won the 1st place award of 5 millions rwf, in the TVET youth challenge 2023

This happened in May 2023, and we remember the joy it brought to our institution like it was yesterday!

We take pride in cheering our graduates for what they achieved as students, and what they achieve as graduates! 👏🏾👏🏾

In late April 2024, Ardent Mentoring kicked off the mentorship program for Akilah and Davis College alumni.

Graduates who aspire to become entrepreneurs, and have businesses they are working on, were taken through a discovery session and were assigned mentors.

"The mentorship experience is amazing, Our mentor has supported us in designing the business prototype, and taught us how to establish partnerships with other foundations/entrepreneurs. We are also harnessing our pitching skills." ~SaveUp for Success Foundation, one of the businesses that signed up for the mentorship.

While Akilah and Davis College goes through reinvention to better serve young leaders in East Africa, we are dedicated to supporting our alumni through a variety of programs including mentorships like this.

Stay tuned for more updates about Ardent Mentorship, the businesses our graduates are working on, and the other programs we are planning to offer!

"Davis College played a crucial role in shaping my journey towards becoming a successful Business Management and Entrepreneurship graduate. It offered a truly innovative educational experience, moving away from traditional methods of learning towards a more personalized approach that catered to individual student needs.

After graduating from Davis College, I embarked on a rewarding career as a merchant acquiring officer at the Bank of Kigali. In this role, I am responsible for managing relationships with merchants and facilitating electronic payment services. My education at Davis College equipped me with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in this dynamic and customer-oriented field.

Overall, Davis College's holistic and innovative approach to education significantly contributed to my personal and professional growth. The foundation laid during my time at Davis College continues to serve me well as I navigate the challenges and opportunities in my career at the Bank of Kigali. I am grateful for the education and experiences that have prepared me for success in the business world." .~ .Benigne Isabane__ 2021- 2022 Guild President

"Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself."
—Rumi




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Hong Kong friends, please join us on March 8 to celebrate International Women’s Day at the China Club and support Akilah Institute in Rwanda and Migrasia, which provides legal support to HK migrant workers.

Akilah alum Archange Umugabe will speak about her experience studying and working at Akilah and our new vision for transformational education for Rwandans. The Migrasia team will share about their work in supporting exploited domestic workers in Asia.

My co-host Erica Lamson is the definition of joyful events, and I promise that you will be inspired and entertained.

Get your tickets now!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/international-womens-day-luncheon-tickets-828235383327