About Us
Empowering Displaced Students Through Education
RiseNext is a mentoring program created by Team Eagles (Amina Mkova, Obed Korusenge Nsanzimfura, Joselyto Charite Baho Kemana, and Nimco Ibrahim) that bridges the knowledge gap for forcibly displaced high school and university students to access higher education opportunities. We won the 2024 CIEE UNHCR Student Challenge.
Our Mission
To empower forcibly displaced students by providing mentorship, resources, and guidance to access higher education opportunities worldwide.
Bridge the knowledge gap
Provide mentorship & guidance
Connect to opportunities
Join us in creating pathways to higher education for displaced students around the world.
Get InvolvedMeet Our Mentee Cohorts
Cohort 1
Pilot CohortOur inaugural cohort of 4 mentees — displaced students in Rwanda guided through university applications, academic prerequisites, and financial aid navigation.
Cohort 2
Current CohortOur second cohort of 10 mentees is currently ongoing — building on lessons from Cohort 1 with expanded mentorship, university transition support, and career readiness coaching.
Together, we can build a world where every displaced student has the chance to thrive.
Our Team
Meet Our Founders - Team Eagles
Amina Mkova
Co-Founder & Team Captain
Obed Korusenge
Co-Founder
Joselyto Charite
Co-Founder
