Bugasera, Rwanda

Disused Classroom, Bugesera, Rwanda

The 1994 genocide saw a widespread dislocation of all parts of Rwandan society. During and after this time, many public institutions fell into disuse. This photograph is taken on the campus of a former technical college in Bugesera province, one of the most badly affected areas of Rwanda. Project Akilah is working to transform the site into “the first vocational and leadership training institute for young women in Rwanda”.

From a set of pro bono photography I did for Project Akilah, Rwanda. The organisations’s mission is to “transform the lives of young women by empowering them with the skills and knowledge to find meaningful employment and to overcome poverty”.