Success Stories

"we are building hope, Thanks to TICO and the EDF 2025 program, we have gained valuable skills and opportunities that have truly sharpened our minds. This experience has inspired us to create our own j..."

"Meet Saleh who attended EDF2025 Growing up in a rural village, Saleh faced countless challenges — limited access to resources, opportunities, and exposure. Yet, instead of letting those barriers de..."

"“My journey with the Youth Entrepreneurial Design Fellowship (EDF) Cohort 3 has been truly transformative. As the founder of Alira Wellness, a project dedicated to promoting mental health, community..."

"“Before joining the (EDF), I had never imagined starting my own project. EDF truly opened my eyes and challenged me to think bigger. Today, I am proud to lead the Green Basket Project, an initiative..."

"“While I was still at university, I didn’t have a job and wasn’t sure what path to take. Everything began to change when I came across the Youth Entrepreneurial Design Fellowship (EDF) on social..."

"“My name is Ndagijimana Jean de Dieu, a student at the University of Rwanda. Before joining the Youth Entrepreneurial Design Fellowship (EDF) Cohort 3, I had the desire to grow, but I didn’t yet h..."

"My name is Umwari Ngoga Jeannet, a student at African Leadership University in the Faculty of Entrepreneurial Leadership, and a participant in the Agriculture Track of EDF 2025. Joining the Youth Ent..."

"My name is Ishimwe Chris Kevin, a student at Mount Kigali University and a proud participant of the Youth Entrepreneurial Design Fellowship (EDF) Cohort 3. Being part of this program has been a trans..."