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Every project below follows the same discipline: identify a real problem, design a practical solution, implement it with accountability, and measure what changed.

Beneficiaries of the Mahama Tailoring Empowerment Project holding finished garments
Amahoro Coalition Fellowship · Cohort 4

Mahama Tailoring Empowerment Project (M-TEP)

Equipping vulnerable youth and women in Mahama Refugee Camp, Rwanda, with tailoring skills to build sustainable livelihoods.

The Problem

Youth and women in Mahama Refugee Camp face limited access to vocational skills and sustainable income opportunities, increasing economic vulnerability in displacement settings.

The Solution

Designed and implemented the Mahama Tailoring Empowerment Project (M-TEP), providing tailoring skills training, sewing machines, and mentorship to equip participants with sustainable livelihoods.

Implementation

Led project planning, participant selection, procurement of equipment, training coordination, and ongoing mentorship, enabling participants to develop practical tailoring skills and generate income.

20+
Trainees Equipped with Skills
1
Fully Operational Tailoring Classroom
100%
Hands-On, Production-Based Training

Lessons & Future Plans: The project reinforced that sustainable empowerment requires both technical training and market linkage. Future plans include connecting graduates to micro-enterprise financing and expanding the cohort size.

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Scholars and students at Kaduro Primary School during the Scholar Day of Service
Mastercard Foundation · Jomo Kenyatta Family

Scholar Day of Service: Kaduro Primary School

Leading 70+ Mastercard Foundation Scholars in a community service initiative at Kaduro Primary School, Migori County, Kenya.

The Problem

Kaduro Primary School lacked adequate classroom furniture and sports resources, limiting a conducive learning environment for its students.

The Solution

Organize and lead a scholar-driven day of service, mobilizing donated classroom desks, sports jerseys, and direct engagement with students, supported by the Mastercard Foundation.

Implementation

As Family Father of the Jomo Kenyatta Family, I coordinated logistics, transportation of desks, and the on-the-ground distribution and installation with a team of fellow scholars.

70+
Scholars Mobilized
200+
Desks Delivered, Chairs & Classrooms renovated
1
Full-Day Community Service Project

Lessons & Future Plans: Coordinating a large scholar cohort under time and logistics pressure sharpened my project-management and delegation skills. We aim to make this an annual initiative extending to additional schools in Migori County.

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Millennium Fellowship project handover at Narindi School
UN Academic Impact · Millennium Campus Network

Millennium Fellowship: "Soles for Success"

A UN-backed fellowship project implemented at Narindi School to support students through direct material assistance and community engagement.

The Problem

Students at Narindi School faced barriers to consistent school attendance and participation due to limited access to basic essentials such as footwear.

The Solution

Design "Soles for Success," a Millennium Fellowship project providing shoes and encouragement to students, paired with mentorship and community-building activities.

Implementation

Working with a team of fellow Millennium Fellows, I helped plan logistics, coordinate distribution day activities, and facilitate engagement sessions with students and families at the school.

1
UN-Recognized Fellowship Project
20+
Fellows & Volunteers Engaged
1
Partner School Community Served

Lessons & Future Plans: This project reaffirmed that small, tangible interventions, like footwear, can meaningfully reduce barriers to education. I plan to explore recurring partnerships with local schools to sustain this kind of support.

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Michigan State University collaborative research team
Michigan State University · Academic Research

Student Performance & the Blackboard LMS: A Collaborative Study

A cross-institutional research project examining the relationship between student academic performance and engagement with the Blackboard Learning Management System.

The Problem

Universities increasingly rely on digital learning platforms, yet the link between platform engagement and actual academic performance is not well understood at the student level.

The Solution

Collaborate with a Michigan State University-affiliated research team to analyze usage data and performance trends, contributing business-analysis and data-interpretation skills to the study.

Implementation

I contributed to data analysis, team discussions, and presentation of findings, applying coursework in business analysis and research methods to a live academic research context.

Lessons & Future Plans: This project strengthened my analytical and research collaboration skills, and confirmed my interest in pursuing further research-oriented opportunities at the graduate level.

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