Article (French) - Les éléments constitutifs de l'égalité entre les hommes et les femmes dans le secteur de la construction au Rwanda - 2024-12-04

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Title
Article (French) - Les éléments constitutifs de l'égalité entre les hommes et les femmes dans le secteur de la construction au Rwanda - 2024-12-04
Author
Mastercard Foundation
Year
2024
Publication/Event Date
December 04 2024
Abstract
This article, published on December 4, 2024, profiles Gisele Umulisa, Founder and CEO of Selah Construction and Interiors in Rwanda. Umulisa is actively challenging gender stereotypes in the traditionally male-dominated construction sector. Driven by resilience and childhood aspirations, she entered the field despite facing initial skepticism regarding her capabilities. Gisele’s business received significant support through the Tourism Inc. incubator, a partnership involving the Mastercard Foundation. Her leadership has led to considerable expansion, with the company now employing five full-time and fifteen part-time workers, demonstrating a commitment to gender diversity. Gisele views every woman entering the profession as a heroine and encourages young women to pursue this possible and gratifying career path with confidence.
Resource Subject
  • Gender
  • Entrepreneurship
Keywords/Access Points
Gisele Umulisa; Selah Construction and Interiors; Gender; Stereotypes; Heroine; Tourism Inc.
Geographic Locations
  • Rwanda
Language
  • French
Demographic Groups
  • Women
  • Youth
Special Collections
  • Foundation Corporate Announcements
Archival Record ID
MFA.2024.2401