Meet Bambanze, a genocide survivor turning leather into profit

When Felicien Bambanze came to Kigali at the beginning of 1994 to look for a job, he was full of hope and ambition. The trained leather maker was lucky to land a job at the then SODEPARAL Industry, which was making leather products. His salary of Rwf12,000 a month was good as per 1994 living standards.
Bambanze putting final touches on a shoe at his workshop in Kigali. / Appolonia Uwanziga
Bambanze putting final touches on a shoe at his workshop in Kigali. / Appolonia Uwanziga
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