The African Engineering and Technology
Network (AFRETEC)

Supported by
The Mastercard Foundation

The African Engineering and Technology Network (AFRETEC) at the University of Rwanda is driving transformative change through innovative programs in teaching, research, entrepreneurship, and inclusive education.

Our Impact in Numbers

793+
Total Participants Trained
33
Partner Institutions
39%
Female Participation
4
Strategic Pillars

Program Highlights

517
Teaching & Learning Participants
175
Knowledge Sharing Participants
101
Youth Digital Skills Trained

Success Stories

Real impact on people's lives and careers

Flavia

Ms. Flavia Kakwezi

Big Data Analytics Graduate

After completing the Big Data Analytics Certification training through AFRETEC, Flavia was hired by the Rwanda Ministry of Public Service and Labor. She now applies her data analytics skills to analyze employee data, helping identify needed training courses and advising universities and education providers on aligning courses with job market requirements.

"I am deeply grateful to AFRETEC for the skill development opportunities that transformed my career and enabled me to contribute meaningfully to Rwanda's workforce development."

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