During the Kwibuka period we honor and remember the lives lost during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Learn more about this history of this period of remembrance with these additional resources.
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We’re so excited to introduce you all to Nicole, our newest team member joining us from Rwanda! As our newest Fellow, Nicole will be supporting our team both here and in Rwanda, as well as learning about the work Komera does to support the girls and their families in our Rwinkwavu community.
Read MoreThis past Fall Komera had the opportunity to connect with Roar Training’s Julie Morrill and Becca Tolkoff for a six week virtual self-defense training. We are so thrilled and thankful for this opportunity to partner up. Here is their story!
Read MoreWe’re excited to welcome a new team member to our Komera family! Jacquelyn is joining Komera as the new Development and Communications Manager to support Komera’s work and amplify the voices of women and girls in our community.
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Today on Human Rights Day, the last day of our 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence campaign, we want to share the story of resilient women in our Komera family who have overcome unimaginable challenges to fight for their rights!
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Learn about why Hong Trinh decided to run on Team Komera in the TCS New York City Marathon!
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For this year’s International Day of the Girl, read Olivia’s inspiring story.
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Read about our updates over the past few months!
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Marie Chan joined Team Komera for the TCS New York City Marathon in 2019. Read about why she decided to run for our women and girls!
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Komera was proud to have an active voice in this conversation on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as part of SquareTrade’s Speaker Series. The invitation allowed Komera’s leadership to share our commitment and work in the DE&I space, and how girls’ education and women’s rights globally are an essential part of the conversation.
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Meet Albertine, one of the participants of our Teen Mother program.
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Fravia participated in Komera’s Parent and Guardian Cooperative trainings. Read about how the Cooperative changed her life.
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“I am often asked if I’m a feminist because people see my passion around women and girls. I answer, ‘YES! I have a heart for this cause.’” This is how Dativah explains her life’s work. In August 2020, Dativah officially took over the role of Executive Director. Here’s her story.
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The Komera community in Rwanda still needs support to get through these trying times. We have adjusted our approach in our different programs so that we can best reach and serve our beneficiaries within the standard operating procedures set by the Rwandan government. Here’s an update on our programs.
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Meet Ashley, Komera’s new Development and Communications Associate!
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After realizing her family was experiencing poverty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Anitha took it upon herself to start working to support her five siblings before returning to school. Read about how she was able to use the skills she learned from Komera so that she could find professional success.
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Scovia hopes to be a doctor one day. Her hard work in school comes from years of striving for her education. Read more about her story and the strong figures who support her!
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As I ran down the long dusty road, both the young and old would shout and whisper Komera. I soon learned that it was actually a word of encouragement. A word to inspire someone to keep going and to have courage. I held onto it as a mantra, a word that I wanted to share with anyone who needed it. Little did I know that it would become a transformational part of my life.
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An incredibly important need during the COVID-19 crisis has been sanitary pads. Girls in the Komera program always have access to menstrual hygiene products, and when the government lockdown began, this became an urgent need for our girls. Safety Circles through the Sauti ya Dada program helped Komera solve this need!
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Komera is honored to work with talented volunteers and interns throughout the year who are passionate girls’ education activists! This summer, Komera was lucky to have Maddie join us virtually to support both the Komera USA and Rwanda team. Read on to learn about Maddie and her summer internship experience.
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