Manifesto

Rwandese entrepreneurs creating a bigger future

GRDP's international programs are led by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs.

The best way to strengthen an emerging economy is to build the leadership of its most promising entrepreneurs. A vibrant, entrepreneurial sector is able to create jobs, underwrite the local tax base, and inspire a society to live up to its highest aspirations.

The most effective way to inspire and strengthen a high-potential entrepreneur is to introduce him or her to another successful entrepreneur. Stories and relationships beat classroom training every time. This is why we developed a social entrepreneurship program.

GRDP's Social Entrepreneurship Program matches successful U.S. entrepreneurs with emerging and high growth entrepreneurs in Rwanda. We offer a unique Fellowship Program for a select group of U.S. entrepreneurs who are ready to apply their expertise and wisdom to the unique challenges of doing business in Rwanda.

Our growing network of influential entrepreneurs become personally involved in the lives and businesses of Rwandan entrepreneurs. As a result, they have the satisfaction knowing that they are directly impacting the next generation of Rwandan leadership.

Rwanda is at a historic crossroads. Moving beyond tragedy, Rwanda is now an emerging economy on a rapid growth trajectory to become the first African country to move from poverty to middle income status in one generation. A sustainable economic growth model is a key driver of continued peace, reconciliation and civic renewal. Rwanda can become a model for the rest of the world.

We want you to be a part of that story.