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Kazeneza starts second year of college
This December, Kazeneza completed her first year of studies at the University of Kigali. She worked and studied with diligence, particularly during the challenges of the pandemic.
She finished with a “B” average. She is thrilled to begin her second year of studies.
This I Believe
I wrote a "This I Believe New England" essay in honor of Women’s History Month for my local radio station, The Public’s Radio, about how we started Women’s Education Initiative.
Here’s the link to the audio broadcast. And I’ve posted the essay below.
New Scholarship in Rwanda for Kaze
We found Kaze through Nicole, one of my students at Allegheny College in PA. Nicole met Kaze during a study abroad program, and has set up a GoFundMe to help Kaze finish her studies. When the GoFundMe didn’t generate enough money to support the rest of her education, we decided to help fund the her continued studies at Integrated Polytechnic Regional College.
Kaze’s Connection
From Nicole Gross-Camp, Visitng Professor of Environmental Science and Sustainability, Alleghney College:
I have only met Kazeneza on a handful of occasions; I ‘know’ her best through her father and friend, Martin. In the many evenings we passed together in the park, our respect and affection for one another grew. Rwandans, as in many other cultures, put a lot of expectations on their children, especially their first born. Martin was no different expecting Kazeneza to accomplish great things. We began to support Kaze’s studies in high school and were thrilled to learn of her success in securing a place at University.