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Charlotte Nyiraneza

February 8th, 2010 Posted by admin

NAME: Charlotte Nyiraneza

COUNTRY: Rwanda

BUSINESS: Achieving a Better Life (teaching theater troupe)

Charlotte, 38 years old, so-owns Achieving A Better Life, a theatrical group that teaches a message through its plays. Messages include how to address social problems, such as domestic violence, prostitute and poverty.

Charlotte has co-owned the business for one year, and currently has 10 employees. Her business goals over the next five years are both economic and social ones. She hopes to help eradicate poverty and social issues within her community.

By attending PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS, Charlotte hopes to learn more about film and theatre production. Though Charlotte came from a background of extreme poverty, she managed to attend a university with what little money she could find.

Charlotte has faces many struggles in her life as a woman, but she remains firm in her belief – and sharing the belief that women have worth: women have good ideas and that women can make a difference.

Tags: business, businesswomen, domestic violence, entrepreneur, poverty, prostitution, Rwanda, Rwandan women, social issues, social message, theatre group
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