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Friend Effrot to Support Youths

Let's help the youth for a better future

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Welcome to FESY Organisation

Every Action Counts Every Heart Matters

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Empowering Farmers with Climate-Resilient Solutions Building Sustainable Livelihoods for a Food-Secure Future

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About Us FESY

We believe in empowering youth to become globally competitive.

Friends Effort to Support Youth (FESY) is a non-governmental organization, founded in 2012 and officially registered in 2016 under license no 024/NGO/RGB/2016, born out of a deep understanding of the decades-long struggles faced by Rwanda's youth and women. Through extensive research and a heartfelt recognition of these challenges, FESY is dedicated to addressing the socio-economic and health development needs of these communities, empowering them to overcome obstacles and actively contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals.
By equipping young people and women with the necessary skills, resources, and opportunities, FESY works to tackle issues such as unemployment, economic inequality, and health disparities. Together with local stakeholders, the organization is building a brighter and more resilient future for Rwanda’s youth and women.

  • Integrity
  • Accountability
  • Transparency
  • Passion to serve
  • Excellence
  • Teamwork

Areas of intervention

Our interventions are grounded in a participatory approach that actively engages the target community, particularly youth and women, to identify and prioritize the structural barriers limiting their economic advancement. These typically include unemployment, poverty, school dropout among youth driven by financial constraints, limited access to startup capital, and skills misaligned with labour market demands. Through structured dialogue and technical consultation, we co-develop practical, locally viable solutions and translate them into a clear, action-oriented framework. Beneficiaries are then supported to organize themselves into interest-based groups and equipped with market-relevant vocational skills, followed by entrepreneurship training and hands-on coaching to support business start-up and early-stage management. The model reinforces financial discipline through savings mobilization, strengthens access to finance by linking participants to formal financial institutions, and facilitates startup capital acquisition.

Once enterprises are operational, we provide market linkage support and continuous mentorship to ensure commercial viability, competitiveness, and long-term sustainability and improved livelihood. 

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    Become a Participant?

    Are you ready to take the next step toward your future? Join a vibrant community of passionate and empowered youth. Gain practical skills, grow your confidence, and explore new opportunities. Whether you're a student, a job seeker, or a dreamer this is for you.

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    Join Us volunteer

    Join us as a volunteer and be part of something meaningful. Use your time, skills, and passion to uplift and empower others. Together, we can create lasting impact and inspire change. Every action counts — every voice matters.

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    Our Door Are Always Open to More People Who Want to Support Each Others!

    Success Story

    Real-Life Impact & Outcomes

    Since its formal launch in 2016, FESY has empowered thousands of youth and women through job creation, skill-building, and health initiatives. By collaborating closely with local stakeholders and aligning its programs with real community needs, FESY continues to foster a culture of empowerment and sustainable development.

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    In Rwanda and across the region, many youth and women still face high levels of unemployment, limited access to quality education, and economic exclusion. Despite their potential, they often lack the practical skills, mentorship, and resources needed to build sustainable livelihoods or lead change in their communities.

    10 Years of Experience

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    We Always Help The Needy People

    Discover the inspiring stories of individuals and communities transformed by our programs. Our success stories highlight the real-life impact of your donations.

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    Beneficiaries of Financial Literacy Sensitization in Gicumbi District

    4K+

    Youth Benefiting from Health Services through Musave Health Post

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    Beneficiaries of Youth Saving for the Future Project in Kigali City

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    Farmers Trained on Organic Poultry Farming in Muhanga and Gakenke

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    Youth Reached through HIV/AIDS Awareness and Prevention Campaigns

    12K+

    Youth Empowered through Inspiration Dialogues Nationwide

    79+

    Schools and Universities Educated on Sexual and Reproductive Health

    80+

    Vulnerable Groups Supported to Combat Drug Abuse Nationwide

    Ongoing Project

    Teenage Mothers Empowered through Training in Nyagatare District

    Ongoing Project

    Enhancing Climate change resilience through promotion of climate adaptation measures for farmers in Kabare and Rwinkwavu Sector, Kayonza District

    Our Trusted Partners

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    Our Ongoing Projects

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    YATEC Project

    Stronger Community

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    YATEC POULTRY Farming

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    Construction of Irrigation System in Kayonza District

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    Kigali EBDS Project

    EBDS–Kigali is a program that strengthened the entrepreneurship, financial skills, business formalization, and savings capacities of 684 micro-business owners across Kigali through training, coaching, and the creation of 26 savings groups.

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    YATEC Project

    Stronger Community

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    YATEC POULTRY Farming

    Stronger Community

    irrigation system cost per zone

    ECRA Zamuka Muhinzi

    Construction of Irrigation System in Kayonza District

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    Kigali EBDS Project

    EBDS–Kigali is a program that strengthened the entrepreneurship, financial skills, business formalization, and savings capacities of 684 micro-business owners across Kigali through training, coaching, and the creation of 26 savings groups.

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    Have Any Questions For Us?

    FESY stands for Friends’ Effort to Support Youth. It represents our commitment to working together as friends, partners, and communities to create opportunities and provide support for young people to grow, learn, and succeed.

    FESY was created to provide support, mentorship, and opportunities for youth, helping them build skills, confidence, and brighter futures.

    You can get involved by volunteering, partnering with us on projects, donating, or mentoring young people. Every effort contributes to our mission of supporting youth.

    We are a transparent, community-driven organization with a clear commitment to youth empowerment. Our work is guided by accountability, inclusiveness, and lasting social impact.