IFC talks to Christelle Kwizera about the challenges and rewards of starting Water Access Rwanda in her twenties and the power of skilled storytelling for the success of a start-up. Kwizera also dives into why she’s made it her mission to deconstruct misconceptions about Africa as a market. 

For more info on Kwizera and IFC’s programs, see:

• Water Access Rwanda
• Moving Toward Gender Balance in Private Equity and Venture Capital
• Private Equity and Value Creation: A Fund Manager’s Guide to Gender-smart Investing