Meet Stella

Stella an active member of PLP and currently in her final year at the National University of Rwanda where she studies economics.  As a member of PLP, Stella has played a role in organizing the Watchman Visit to Niboye in 2010.  She is known by her peers as a lady with a big heart, especially when it comes to vulnerable children. Stella is willing to give a helping hand to people in need and PLP is a connector.  Friendly and kind, she is helping mobilize NUR students for Walk to Remember 2011.

1) Why do you participate as an organizer for W2R? What drives you? 

This is because that is where my passion lies, making sure, that at least my neighbor is as happy as I want them to be. Everyone needs compassion.

2) What makes you proud to be Rwandan?

Just the fact that I was simply born Rwandan, and I did not choose it makes me feel so proud. I love Rwanda.

3) What do you wish people knew about Rwanda?

The beauty, good intentions of the inhabitants, the uprising love and compassion in the country.

4) What is vision for Rwanda and the entire continent in ten years? 

A beautiful country with a big economy, filled with love, compassion and smiles. Everyone must be fairly happy.

5) How do you bring about change in your community?

I do it by treating people around me in a way that I would love to be treated. It all comes out magically.

6) What do you think is the leading cause of war or genocide in one word?

Mindsets 

7) If you were asked to describe yourself with one word, what would it be?  

Compassionate

8) What do you want to be remembered for? 

A loving heart towards others, but especially children!

9) Favorite Rwandan delicacy?

Rice and milk 

10) Your definition of success? 

Achievement of one’s dreams without doing evil, or inconveniencing those around you.

Bonus: What song makes you want to bust a move? 

Abera Hose Icyarimwe

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Thanks, Stella!