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Fredric Nyandwi & Apprentices

Fredric Nyandwi is a husband, father, and excellent sculptor.  When he first began working for himself in 1993, Fredric had a vision to not only develop his own skills and livelihood, but also to train others in the art and profession of wood carving.  Now, with the support of the Rwandan government, Fredric has developed an apprenticeship program for young men. Since 2009, he has had 13 students.
As he looks to the future, Fredric hopes to increase his sales and save enough money to be able to afford his own workshop.  He also aims to overcome the challenge of finding sufficient raw materials.  And this dedicated teacher wants to see all his students growing up as professionals, improving themselves and then going on to train others.