Students Escape Violence in Burundi at Akilah’s Rwanda Campus

Students Escape Violence in Burundi at Akilah’s Rwanda Campus

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As the conflict in Burundi continues, 45 students at Akilah Institute for Women may have the opportunity to continue their studies in Rwanda.  By Suzanne Skees for Skees Family Foundation As you may know, the nation of Burundi has recently fallen into chaos over...Read more
Graduating Women Leaders for Today and Tomorrow in East Africa: Akilah Institute

Graduating Women Leaders for Today and Tomorrow in East Africa: Akilah Institute

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The Skees Family Foundation is a proud supporter of the Akilah Institute for Women, the first junior college for women in Rwanda and Burundi. We’re deeply impressed with their model of coupling higher education with job placement. This year marks the third...Read more
Closing the Gender Gap in Africa’s Fastest Growing Sectors: Akilah Institute

Closing the Gender Gap in Africa’s Fastest Growing Sectors: Akilah Institute

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Editor’s Note: Akilah Institute provides education and training for young East African women and equips graduates with the skills and experience necessary to be successful professionals in the region’s fastest growing sectors: information technology, entrepreneurship,...Read more