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Menya Accelerator introduced the Opportunities Program during our summer camp in July 2022. During this camp, participants took part in a series of workshops that introduced them to skills needed to apply to different opportunities that will be shared using the Menya opportunity sharing tool. The camp was a good opportunity for the participants not only to learn but to practice different skills critical to a successful academic and professional journey such as essay writing, resume writing, interviews, etc.

Menya opportunities program was designed to break some of the main barriers that young Burundians experience so they can compete for high-quality education globally as well as other professional opportunities that will allow them to enhance their skills, and pursue careers in different areas. Some of the main barriers include:
  • The inability to navigate English applications: many institutions use English as the language of instruction, given that it is one of the main international languages. However, many Burundians receive their primary and secondary education in French, which hinders their ability to navigate well these applications, and let alone send competitive applications.
  • In addition to English, some skills crucial in the professional world are barely reinforced during their education. Proper writing skills, good resumes with diverse extracurricular activities, public speaking, and networking are some of the skills that only Burundians from the top high schools get from their secondary education.
  • The fear to compete globally is mainly due to the lack of guidance. With the increasing use of social media, Burundians have access to different platforms that publish different opportunities, but it is hard for them to start and complete applications as the application process is an unfamiliar concept to most of them.
Menya Accelerator helps to reduce these barriers by equipping the participants with the necessary skills as well as providing guidance with the help of Burundians who have gone through a similar process. Below, the Menya Accelerator team has compiled a list of opportunities that young Burundian students and professionals could consider to further their education and professional exposure.

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