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Feast and Famine: Climate Grief at the Dinner Table
Tonight, as I sit at my dinner table, the meal feels heavier than usual—not in weight, but in meaning. Each bite carries more than flavor; it carries a story. The greens wilt under the heat of a world changing too fast. The bread crumbles like the promises we once made to the land. And in the sweetness of the roasted carrots, I taste something bitter: the knowledge that to eat well in this world is to reckon with the cost of plenty.
Apr 22


A Letter to Those Navigating Loss, Uncertainty, or Silence
Thirty-one years after the Genocide against the Tutsi, I reflect not just on what was lost—but on what can still be rebuilt. This is for any
Apr 7


From Shadows to Light: 30 Years of Resilience and Reconciliation in Rwanda
Reflecting on the 30 years since the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda in 1994, it's with a heavy heart and a sense of profound...
Apr 7, 2024


A Different Kind of Love Letter: Embracing Growth and Leadership on Valentine's Day
Aspen Strategy Group Rising Leaders class of 2024 visits the Embassy of Singapore, Washington, DC. The red heart on the calendar couldn't...
Mar 20, 2024


Mama’s Wisdom: The Secret to Sowing and Reaping Well
Growing up in Rwanda's vibrant, culture-rich landscapes, I was cradled in the wisdom of generations that came before me. Among the many...
Feb 25, 2024


The thief of joy we are entangled with
We are in a world today where everyone has dreams and aspirations. Everyone wishes to succeed and be of value in this life. We move...
Dec 29, 2020


The Gift of Life is So Precious: We Should Love One Another
If only our eyes saw souls instead of race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or other characteristics. How different would our...
Jun 6, 2020


COVID-19 will not last forever but we should learn from it
Even though everyone is a potential victim, the good news is that everyone is a solution. We are as safe as the care we take of others’ safe
Mar 27, 2020


Lifetime Advice That Is Worth Sharing
My advice to the youth is that your Potential is infinite, and it is always bigger than whatever problems you are going through.
Oct 31, 2019


21 Questions with Dr. Cedric Habiyaremye
Dr. Cedric Habiyaremye, delivering a Keynote speach at the Mastercard Leadership Meeting, Los Angeles, CA, 2018. A few days ago, I posted...
Oct 10, 2019


How I Evolved Through Adversities
The humanitarian work is not to just save lives, it is to change lives. This is a brief story of how I evolved through adversities. I...
Feb 1, 2019


A Message to Citizens of the World
Imagine what the #world will be like if we all choose to love. Today is World Refugee Day and I thought I would send a message of hope...
Jun 20, 2018


A Dream Shaped by Adversities
Never be in frontal opposition to any problem, but control it by swinging with it. You develop a spirit of resilience by swinging with...
Apr 11, 2018


From Hunger Survivor to Hunger Fighter: Cedric’s Story
Receiving the 2018 World Hunger Leadership Award (WHLA) from Rise Against Hunger was a strong validation of what my dad told me before...
Mar 29, 2018


Hunger Fighters on a Mission to Take the Leap
Experiences from the 2017 Borlaug Summer Institute on Global Food Security. Team #Rwanda Celebrating our victory after our project was...
Sep 18, 2017


Neotropical Agroecology and Participatory Research in Ecuador
Ecuador – Participatory Breeding of Barley and Quinoa in Collaboration with Indigenous Cañari Communities, Mushuk Yuyay Grain ...
Mar 6, 2017
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