Akazi Kanoze Access (AKA)

@AGRA_Africa -Rwanda is training 41 #YEFFA field officers across 6 districts in Eastern Province to strengthen safeguarding in agri-food programs—equipping partners to identify, report, and respond to risks and ensure safer, more inclusive support for youth and communities.

Did you know the power behind BK Foundation’s impact? BK Foundation is supported by BK Group subsidiaries working together to create lasting change. @BKGroupPLC @BankofKigali @bk_capital @bkinsuranceltd @BkTecHouse

Fadhila Modeste, from @GatsiboDistrict shares how #YEFFA program transformed his mindset—helping him grow income through farming and build a more sustainable future @AGRA_Africa @MastercardFdn @RwandaAgri @RwandaYouthArts @ryaf_agribiz

Today, @Ak_Access and Canadian Institute for Business Analysis Empowerment (CI-BAE) signed an MoU! 🤝 Partnering to empower youth and drive skills development for lasting impact.

🎓 Today we say well done to 3 interns completing their internship journey with @Ak_Access . Great work, great attitude, and a beautiful card to top it off. Thank you!

Yesterday, @Ak_Access joined #CareerSummit2025 at @UR_Huye Campus, convening students, entrepreneurs, and employers for a dynamic exchange on career readiness and employability, while also signing a partnership with @Uni_Rwanda to enhance innovation, creativity and equip students with labour-market-ready skills. @Rayndikumana

The #CareerSummit2025 came alive today at @UR_Huye Campus , bringing together students, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders for a powerful exchange shaping career readiness and employability. The mega event was officiated by DVC Dr. @Rayndikumana , who also signed partnership agreements with various institutions to advance innovation and creativity, and to nurture graduates who thrive in society. Beyond the discussions, the summit offered students inspiring insights from entrepreneurs and companies, equipping them to navigate today’s employability demands while becoming transformative agents in our country.

@Ak_Access & @AGRA_Africa in @GatsiboDistrict : Creating real job opportunities and on-the-job trainings for youth! 🙏Big thanks to #UBUMWE, #COPRORIZNTENDE, #COKAKA cooperatives and all our partners! @RwandaEast @RTB_Rwanda @RwandaYouthArts

Today, the #YEFFA Eastern Consortium met at @HomeFreeHotel to reflect on Q3 milestones, celebrate key wins, and address challenges together through peer learning and collaboration, setting a strong foundation for even greater impact in Q4. @AGRA_Africa @YEAN_Agro @EmpowerRwanda @ryaf_agribiz @Abusolltd @adc_rwanda

Today marks the launch of the #16DaysOfActivism Against Gender-Based Violence 2025 and #EmpowerRwanda is pleased to join governments, communities, and civil society organizations in efforts to prevent and end all forms of violence against #Women and #Girls! This campaign is an important platform that not only raises awareness but also strengthens community participation and institutional systems in a fight against #GBV & #VAW. The 2025 focus prioritizes #GBV prevention, combating human trafficking, protecting vulnerable groups, and improving reporting and victim-support mechanisms while reinforcing the country’s commitment to creating safer and GBV-free communities & families! #EndGBV

Through #WRN & #BYOB trainings by @Ak_Access under the #YEFFA project with @AGRA_Africa , Clarisse from @GatsiboDistrict set a goal, saved 250,000 Rwf, and opened her boutique within two months. She now has a growing customer base thanks to the skills she gained. @RwandaEast @RTB_Rwanda @FAO @RwandaYouthArts

Today, @Ak_Access participated in a validation meeting with @EmpowerRwanda , @AGRA_Africa , and other #YEFFA partners to review gender barriers hindering women & girls, fostering inclusion of women and PWDs

💪 Unity is strength! @Ak_Access youth saving groups join hands to grow their maize 🌽 showing that when we work together, success is unstoppable. 🌱@AGRA_Africa @RTB_Rwanda @FAO @RwandaYouthArts

From trainee to agripreneur! 🌱 Ishimwe Samuel, a Be Your Own Boss graduate from @RwamaganaDistr , is turning skills into success, growing bell peppers with a SMART goal to reach 1 hectare in a year. @AGRA_Africa @RwandaEast @RTB_Rwanda @FAO @RwandaYouthArts

Today, @Ak_Access hosted @KOICA_Rwanda to showcase our experience in youth programming and help shape impactful upcoming youth-focused projects. @RwandaYouthArts @RTB_Rwanda @RwandaYouth

Officiating the meeting, Minister of Education @JoNsengimana emphasized that the TVET Sub-Sector Working Group meeting is a key opportunity for all stakeholders to reflect on collective progress in advancing Rwanda’s national TVET agenda. He highlighted major milestones in reforms from establishing TVET Centres of Excellence and digitalizing programs to strengthening industry partnerships that link training with the world of work. He called for renewed collaboration among government, the private sector, and development partners to build a responsive, inclusive, and future-ready TVET system that empowers youth and drives Rwanda’s competitiveness.