Teaching with Heart and Humor
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Teaching with Heart and Humor

It is a joy to introduce you to a teacher whose name comes up time and again with the Gashora alumnae, Teacher Anastase Nshimiryayo.  He is known for his humor and laughter but mostly for caring about his students, going above and beyond each day, and making math fun and relatable. He was also selected as one of the 2022-2023 Microsoft Innovative Education Experts.

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Part 2: Aline Journey
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Part 2: Aline Journey

Last week you met Peace, co-founder of Lifesten Health, in part one of this series on two Gashora sisters from the class of 2015. Today we introduce you to Aline, who works at Lifesten Health as the lead of product and partnerships. Both young women's paths did not start where they hoped but led them to their passions and where they are today.

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An Entrepreneur’s Journey of Impact
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An Entrepreneur’s Journey of Impact

Peace has pursued her master's in healthcare, and is the co-founder of Lifesten Health, a healthcare app that has served over 10,000 people in Rwanda. In this two-part series, we first introduce you to Peace. She shares how she started her own business, the importance of quality education for girls, and how Gashora Girls Academy was foundational to her success. 

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Harvard Alumna Angela: Passion for Economic Development
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Harvard Alumna Angela: Passion for Economic Development

“As I look ahead, ideally, I will have my own company that is enabling market-driven economic development in Rwanda and across Africa. Or, I will be working for a company doing that in a position where I can influence the direction.”

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