We chatted with some of Umutima’s seamstresses to hear their thoughts on motherhood and what it’s like to be a working mom in Rwanda. Read their inspiring words below!
Jeanne Hakizimana
30 years old; two children
I work everyday to feed my family and give them everything they need. Some people say work is hard, but nothing feels hard when it’s for my kids.
Francine Byukusemge
47 years old; eight children
When we are all together, I love talking with my children. As their mom, I try to teach them new things, beyond what they learn in school. I want to teach them about the world and help them have happy lives.
Francoise Kanakuze
46 years old; four children
I work because I want all of my children to go to school. I want them to learn math, geography, physics, computers. Education will bring them bright futures, and that is what I want for them most of all.
Bernadette Kamugwera
59 years old; two children
When my children were young, we loved cooking together and preparing meals as a family. Now that they are older, nothing brings me more joy than to have their children at my home and for us all to cook and eat together.
Eugenie Mubamugunga
46 years old; one child
My son loves soccer and I love to watch him play. It makes me happy to see he has found something he loves.
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