My Background

I’ve lived in Rwanda for the past 14 years, and during that time, I’ve witnessed first-hand the challenges faced by people with visual impairments. In particular, I was struck by the high unemployment rates within this community, as well as the severe lack of access to opportunities that would allow them to achieve financial independence. I discovered that people with visual impairments in Rwanda, like in many other parts of the world, are often among the most marginalized groups in society. Many struggle to meet even their most basic needs, such as food, shelter, and healthcare, because they face significant barriers to employment and social inclusion. In 2017, inspired by the desire to make a meaningful difference, I founded Seeing Hands Rwanda, a social enterprise dedicated to improving the social and economic well-being of persons with visual impairments through massage therapy training and other added programs.