Founder of World Gift Rwanda

I became an orphan when I was only five years old, losing both of my parents. This marked the beginning of a lonely and difficult journey on the streets. Life was incredibly tough, and survival was a daily struggle.

After three years, I was fortunate to be taken to a transit center by the government. That was where my life started to change. I was able to go back to school and, most importantly, I discovered dance.

Dance became more than just an activity for me—it transformed my life in ways I had never imagined. It gave me a sense of freedom, a new identity, and a purpose.

After a few years, the government reintegrated us into our families. Unfortunately, I had no real home to return to. Once again, life became challenging, but I refused to give up. I continued pursuing my dreams, using dance as my escape and my strength. Through dance, I found a new family, a supportive community that helped me grow and rediscover myself.

As I gained more experience, I started receiving invitations to participate in national and international dance events and competitions. This exposure opened my eyes to a bigger purpose. I realized that many children were struggling in the same way I had—living on the streets, facing hardship, and lacking opportunities. I knew I wasn’t in a position to solve all their problems, but I had something valuable to share: my talent in dance and my life experience. That’s when the idea of World Gift Rwanda was born.

I wanted to create a platform where street children and kids from underprivileged families could find hope, just as I did through dance. I started small, working with just 10 street children, teaching them how dance could be a tool for transformation. Over time, I saw incredible changes—some kids abandoned drugs and alcohol, some started dreaming again, while others struggled to leave the streets behind.

However, step by step, the number of children in the program grew. By 2019, our work had started gaining recognition. We were invited to various events and competitions as a group of “street survivors.” This was proof that our efforts were making an impact. Today, World Gift Rwanda continues to grow, helping more children discover their potential and build a better future through the power of dance.