Tag Archives: Rwanda
A New Semester at Akilah!
Monday was a special and exciting day at Akilah—the first day of the new semester on our new campus! We are thrilled to welcome back students after the holiday break, and we are just as eager to welcome 70 new Akilah … Continue reading
Posted in 2013 Highlights, Campus News, Uncategorized
Tagged 2013, Akilah, Campus, highlights, Kigali, Rwanda
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Akilah’s Executive Director Blogs for the Council on Foreign Relations
Check out this blog post from our Executive Director, Lisa Martilotta, now live on the Council on Foreign Relations’ blog! In her post, Martilotta discusses the potential for impact that investing in women can have. “The only investment with the possibility … Continue reading
2012 Highlights
As we prepare for another busy year at Akilah, we reflect on the highlights and successes of 2012: January 2012 The new semester started with 100 students in the Hospitality Management Diploma. Our Rwandan Advisory Council and staff gathered to … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Highlights, Advisory Council, Bugesera Campus, Campus News, Culinary Arts Training Program, Elizabeth Dearborn Davis, Fundraisers, Recruitment, Social Change Projects, Student Highlights
Tagged 2012, Advisory Council, Africa, Akilah, Campus, community service, culinary arts, highlights, International Women's Day, IWD, Kigali, Marriott, Marriott International, recruitment, Rwanda, Serena Hotel, student government, women for women international
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The Akilah Impact
This week, Akilah officially launched its holiday campaign, centered on the Akilah Impact—the phenomenon that describes the impact that Akilah is having on its students, who in turn create lasting change for their families, communities, and country. The ripple effect … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Highlights, Campus News, Fundraisers
Tagged 2012, Africa, Akilah, Donate, Rwanda
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Akilah Farms Update
The Akilah Farm is located on Akilah’s new 90-acre campus, donated by the Rwandan government and located in the Bugesera District. Still in the early stages of development, the farm currently has young orchards of mangoes, avocados, oranges, bananas, pineapples … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Highlights, Bugesera Campus, Campus News, Social Enterprises
Tagged 2012, Africa, Akilah Farms, Bugesera, Campus, Rwanda
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2012 Social Change Projects
This year’s Social Change Projects have taken off and we are delighted to share the progress that Akilah students have made in creating change at a local level. Their vast efforts to improve their communities have displayed their leadership skills … Continue reading
Posted in Campus News, Social Change Projects, Student Highlights
Tagged 2012, Africa, Akilah, Campus, community service, highlights, Kigali, Leadership, Rwanda
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International Day of the Girl Celebration
On 10.11.12 the United Nation’s celebrated the first-ever International Day of the Girl and Akilah was proud to be a part of the worldwide festivities. International Day of the Girl was established to recognize the importance of investing in girls … Continue reading
Posted in Campus News, Student Highlights
Tagged 2012, Africa, Akilah, Campus, highlights, Kigali, Rwanda, Serena Hotel
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The Akilah Institute for Women Celebrates its Inaugural Commencement Ceremony
Friday, August 17th marked a monumental day in the history of the Akilah Institute for Women—the graduation of our inaugural class! After more than two and a half years of rigorous academic studies, exams, internships, and countless hours of community … Continue reading
Posted in Campus News
Tagged 2012, Africa, Akilah, Campus, Graduation, hospitality, Kigali, Leadership, Rwanda
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Guest Post: Professor Tucker from Boston University, and the Akilah Book Drive
I moved to Boston in August of 2011 after completing a grueling but rewarding PhD program at Oklahoma State University. While I left the 112 degree weather for the more tolerable 85 degrees of New England, I wasn’t sure what … Continue reading
Meet Akilah Student Peggy Rusine Umutoni
Peggy was born in Kampala, Uganda, where her family had migrated in 1959 during a time that many regard as the “practice genocide.” She is the 8th born in a family of 10 children. Her family returned to their home … Continue reading
