Louise Uwacu facts for kids
Louise Uwacu is a Canadian writer and speaker. She is known for her book, "The nightmare of a POSITIVISION*; Yes we are dying, but we are still breathing ". This book was published in 2009 by AuthorHouse. It shares her story and message, which she especially wants young people to hear. Her book came out 15 years after she had to leave her home country, Rwanda, and travel internationally to find safety.
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About Louise Uwacu
Louise Uwacu was born in Kabgayi, Rwanda, in February 1977. She spent her early years and went to primary school in Kigali. In 1988, her family moved to Nairobi, Kenya. There, she continued her high school studies at the French school, Lycée Denis Diderot.
Becoming a Refugee
Her family had just moved back to Rwanda when a terrible genocide and war began in 1994. Because of this conflict, Louise became a refugee, meaning she had to leave her home to find safety. In 1998, she arrived in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She lived there for 10 years. Today, she lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Education and Inspiration
Louise Uwacu studied political science at the University of Quebec in Montreal. Political science is the study of how governments work and how people make decisions in society. At her graduation in 2002, a speaker gave her some inspiring advice. The speaker told her to "find out what you want to be before you take on the responsibilities of being that person." This advice helped guide Louise's path.
Her Work and Goals
Louise Uwacu hosts her own talk shows and writes for her website. She is a talented speaker and can speak at least five languages. She is also a co-founder and leader of a Canadian non-profit organization called POSITIVISION. Louise plans to write more books and hopes to build more schools in Africa in the future.
She also produced and hosted a documentary called Positivision in Mali. This film shows her trip to villages in Mali in January 2008. Louise Uwacu's work has been mentioned in several publications, including The Guardian, Success for Women Magazine, and The Boston Herald.
Her Book: The nightmare of a POSITIVISION
Louise Uwacu's book tells the story of someone who has experienced difficult times. These include the nightmares of war and being separated from family. Despite these challenges, she still aims for a peaceful life. She hoped to find freedom when she arrived in Canada in 1998 as a 21-year-old refugee with only 30 dollars.
Finding Peace After Conflict
In her book, Louise shares that finding peace can sometimes be even harder than living through war. She wants people to focus on real actions for peace, rather than just talking about it. She reminds her readers that even when you face many challenges to reach your dreams, you can find comfort. With a "POSITIVISION," or a positive outlook, success is always possible.
