The 2026 Isomo Circles Launch Brings Together 1,000 Students
Isomo began the new year with energy, momentum, and vision at the 2026 Isomo Circles Launch—a landmark event that brought together education leaders, school partners, and more than 1,000 students from 40 schools across 29 districts. As the program enters its second year, the gathering was more than a ceremonial kickoff; it was a powerful […]
Francine A. LeFrak Foundation Hosts Annual LeFrak Summit in NYC
We are profoundly grateful to Francine A. LeFrak, Rick Friedberg, and the Francine A. LeFrak Foundation for hosting the 2026 LeFrak–Friedberg Scholars Summit in New York City—an inspiring two-day gathering that opened doors to global ideas, innovation, and leadership for Bridge2Rwanda Scholars. Over the course of the summit, Scholars were welcomed into dynamic professional environments […]
Quentin’s Isomo Story: Leading From the Continent
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5ASiIpx620&feature=youtu.be When Quentin first joined Isomo, he discovered far more than a rigorous academic program — he found a community that truly believed in his potential and continually challenged him to think bigger than his circumstances. That sense of belonging, encouragement, and expectation helped transform his approach to learning and his belief in what he could achieve. Today, […]
Scholars Attend Lefrak-Freidberg Africa Scholars Retreat in Musanze
This month, 18 LeFrak-Friedberg Africa Scholars participated in an exciting retreat in Musanze, where they had the opportunity to meet with Francine LeFrak, Dale Dawson, and special guest, Ambassador Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. Scholars also toured Virunga Mountain Spirits, a world-class craft distillery that expresses and elevates the spirit of Rwanda, through their premium craft potato vodka, Kari Vodka. A special thank […]
20 Scholars Attend 2025 Lefrak Summit in NYC
Earlier this month, 20 Isomo Scholars selected as LeFrak-Friedberg Scholars attended the annual LeFrak Summit in NYC, where they had the opportunity to learn from and network with top executives while visiting offices of diverse industries, including the New York Film Academy, Citadel, Bank of America, Fiduciary Trust, Goldman Sachs and Robinhood. Scholars had the opportunity […]
Francine A. LeFrak Foundation Launches LeFrak-Friedberg Africa Scholars Program
With the partnership and support of the Francine A. LeFrak Foundation, we are excited to announce the launch of the LeFrak-Friedberg Africa Scholars Program, committed to enriching the experiences of Isomo Scholars attending universities on the African continent. We are grateful for the foundation’s investment not only in the education and professional development of our Scholars but also […]