My formal speaking career began before a group of 10 third-graders. We drew pictures of my home in Rwanda. I told them about my mother's huge garden and our mango tree. The lessons I taught were simple. Play nicely. Take… — Clemantine Wamariya Copy Share Image
If we believe that a person seeking refuge is to be pitied, feared, despised, and looked down upon, we are doing ourselves a disservice. — Clemantine Wamariya Copy Share Image
No matter what is happening in your life, you always offer tea. — Clemantine Wamariya Copy Share Image
If you want to learn about the history of a people, eat their food and drink their beverages. — Clemantine Wamariya Copy Share Image
My day-to-day varies. I do some public speaking. I talk to school groups. — Clemantine Wamariya Copy Share Image
Make your education personal. When it matters to you, you will show up. — Clemantine Wamariya Copy Share Image
To the young girl who fails to see opportunities around her: Awaken the intellectual curiosity within you. Go on, search for those opportunities and… — Clemantine Wamariya Copy Share Image
I am thankful to those who've listened to my story over and over as well as those who've helped me share it. For me,… — Clemantine Wamariya Copy Share Image
Being able to connect with other humans is something I've done since I was little. — Clemantine Wamariya Copy Share Image
The idea of somebody suffering is really painful to every human. In our collective language, we all too often see those who are suffering… — Clemantine Wamariya Copy Share Image
It's taken a lot of years for me to learn how to share my story. — Clemantine Wamariya Copy Share Image
