Dianne Dusaidi is a Rwandan leader and entrepreneur dedicated to the development of her country and the continent of Africa. With an MBA in International Business, she has worked both with the public and private sector and is currently with the Mastercard Foundation Rwanda.
Read MoreA message from our Co-Founder and CEO, Elizabeth Dearborn HughesLast week, I shared the painful news with our team that we will be saying goodbye to 25 of our colleagues in Rwanda. It’s been a challenging season of loss AND energizing renewal.
Read MoreAs our first cohort of Davis College students commence their third trimester, we caught up with Pascal Niyomuremyi, Minister of Education and Careers, Davis College Student Guild Representative, and Business Management and Entrepreneurship Class of 2022, to hear about his experiences so far and what his dreams are for the future.
Read MoreDean’s dedication to our mission stems from a deep belief in women’s education and a connection he forged with Rwanda in his early twenties. His story highlights the importance of community, connection, and collaboration — values that also align strongly with our organization’s culture.
Read MoreFiona Kamikazi is a Communication and Outreach Manager at I&M Rwanda, a trusted digital marketing advisor to several companies across Rwanda, a social media enthusiast, and a part-time poet.
Read MoreStudents and education institutions everywhere took a beating in 2020 due to COVID-19. In-person learning came to an abrupt halt, classes moved online, and instructors and parents alike had to quickly pivot to support learners to make sure they did not lose ground, get left behind, or worse, have to withdraw altogether.
Read MoreIn September 2020, Davis College and Akilah were thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Mastercard Foundation as part of its COVID-19 Recovery and Resilience Program.
Read MoreAt Davis College and Akilah, this day of celebration and action resonates strongly with our community’s shared values, as well as our philosophical approach to education, which is to empower women while uplifting men through a gender responsive pedagogy.
Read MoreOur CEO and Co-Founder, Elizabeth Dearborn Hughes, was recently interviewed by Spirit Rosenberg from Great.com — a podcast that aims to highlight organizations and experts whose work is making a positive impact on the world.
Read MoreAs part of our Insta Live series, we were delighted to interview Joan Mazimhaka, CEO and Co-Founder of Illume Creative Studio and member of our Rwanda Advisory Council.
Read More“We always knew it was there, but somehow, working online has amplified it, crystalized it: no colleagues or students would be left behind.”
Read MoreAmid the challenges of 2020, one of the highlights was welcoming our founding class of Davis College students. We recently caught up with Sue-Ellen Ochanda to hear about her experience so far and her plans for the future.
Read MoreWe recently caught up with Mireille Umulinga, Hospitality & Tourism Management student, Akilah Class of 2020, to hear how she overcame challenges by adopting a growth mindset.
Read MoreWith the launch of our co-ed classes at Davis College, the Academics team released a Gender Responsive Pedagogy Handbook and professional development modules for all faculty.
Read MoreAs part of our recent Insta Live series, Akilah alum Allen Ingabire interviewed our very own CEO and Co-Founder, Elizabeth Dearborn Hughes.
Read MoreDistance learning has been a great journey. I am so grateful to my students for embracing distance learning, adapting so fast to the new systems, and for the positive energy they bring to class everyday.
Read MoreAs part of our Insta Live series earlier this year, we interviewed Sonia Rugwiro, System Administrator at MaraPhones Rwanda Limited and Information Systems alumnae (Class of 2017).
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic has, no doubt, accelerated the move to digital learning in Africa, just as it has in other parts of the world. But is Africa ready for e-learning, given a myriad of challenges associated with it?
Read MoreWe spent years preparing for 2020, the Akilah Decennial and launch of our co-ed Davis College campuses in Asia and Africa. The pandemic turned our plans upside down, and pushed us to the brink of survival.
Read MoreIn this special Women in Tech interview series, we’re celebrating the achievements of Akilah Alumnae who have graduated from our two-year Information Systems (IS) diploma program.
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