Not only do I want to learn, but I want to help as well. And being able to promote gender equality, not only in my home country, but around the world, is something that I would be proud to be associated with. As I need to learn to successfully expand my business, a U.N. internship will provide me with the opportunity to learn, as well as make contacts which may help my business. I also want to learn the latest ways to incorporate the idea of gender equality into my business so that when I expand and hire more people, I will be able to give more women of my country a chance to achieve financial security. Finally, I hope to gain some insight into how the international community works, especially...

I have also struggled against great odds, and Rwanda's male-dominated society, to successfully run a business; while employing four other people. I have the dedication and drive to be successful and would like to utilize these abilities in the service of the U.N.. Not only will I gain from the experience, but the U.N. will gain a bright, hard-working, young woman who will live up to their expectations.