Ingabire, Solange

Member Profile

EARTH University, Limón, Costa Rica
Skype and LinkedIn: Solange Ingabire
e-mail: singabire@earth.ac.cr


EDUCATION

EARTH UNIVERSITY, Limón, Costa Rica, bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Candidate Dec 2024
Full Scholarship from MasterCard Foundation

APAGIE Musha, Rwamagana, Rwanda, Jan 2016- Dec 2018
High school certificate in physical sciences: Mathematics, Chemistry, and Biology


EXPERIENCE

EARTH University, Work Experience, Jan 2021- Present
• Experience in Integrated Organic Practices (cocoa, vegetables, weed control, etc.); Livestock production; Forestry; and Waste Management.
• Extension works with the local community in entrepreneurship.
• Composting and analyzing organic matter in the soil.
• Working knowledge of plant phytopathology

Pecorella’s farm, EARTH University, Co-founder, and human resource manager, Jan 2021- Dec 2023

• Coordinating the administrative structure of the business
• Recording work schedules and making social plans
• Assuring a favorable work environment

African Student Union, EARTH University, welfare manager, Aug 2022 -Present
• Identifying and communicating problems affecting the African community on campus
• Organizing fundraising when a special need arises to support a member financially.

Acts 4 Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda, volunteer, Dec 2018- Aug 2020
• Mentoring high school and primary students from the organization
• Assistance with academic work and soft skills
• Follow up and offer needed support toward welfare issues and connecting students with their sponsors.

Youth changemakers, Kiziba Refugee Camp, Rwanda, Founder, Mar 2020- Present
• Coordinating meetings with young refugees.
• Inviting experts to share soft skills and life-changing experiences.
• Advocating for refugees toward higher education

Youth Advisory Committee, DREEM Project, Coordinator, July 2023-Present
• Providing recommendations on the content and delivery of trainings and workshops
• Attending events and occasionally participate as a guest speaker/ facilitator.
• Providing overall strategic guidance to ensure project alignment with foundation objectives and expected outcomes.


SKILLS

• Microsoft Excel, Project management, Leadership, Volunteering, Advocacy, Mentoring, Multicultural, and Teamwork.
• Languages: English, Kinyarwanda, and Spanish


CERTIFICATIONS

•2022, Certificate of completion of Millennium Fellowship Project(Eco save), a project which aims to safeguard marine and coastal habitats from pollution and maintain them sustainably.

•Mar 2022, Certificate of Achievement in Problem-Solving, a course of study created by Dr. Pardis
Mahdavi, Dean of Social Science in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University.

• Jun 2019, Certificate of excellence completion of career enlightenment program, offered by Career girls Rwanda.

•May 2022, Certificate of collaboration with the UC Davis student farm during the second global student farm symposium.

•2023, Certificate of completion in recognition of participation in and completion of the 2022-2023
University Global Coalition International Student Challenge to Achieve Zero hunger.

•June 2023, Certificate of Completion of the Online Leadership Course, a completion of the Aspire Program.