IZERE YESIWACU Bienaimée holds a Bachelor’s degree in Land Survey from INES Ruhengeri and is a proud alumnus of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program under FAWE Rwanda (2016-2023). During her academic journey, she developed a strong interest in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), culminating in a dissertation focused on this field. She also served as an enumerator for the National Child Development Agency (NCDA), gaining valuable experience in field data collection and community engagement. Currently, IZERE is a part-time lecturer at ULK Polytechnic Institute, sharing her knowledge and expertise with aspiring professionals. Previously, she worked as a sales agent at Canalbox, where she honed her communication and problem-solving skills. Today, she serves as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, working in the Gicumbi district with a deep commitment to improving livelihoods through Asset-Based Community-Led Development (ABCD) and sustainable initiatives. IZERE firmly believes that failure is a natural part of growth and learning, but giving up without trying is the real defeat. She embodies resilience and perseverance, knowing that each step brings her closer to making a meaningful difference in her community and Each challenge becomes an opportunity for growth, enabling sustainable development over time. The real defeat is in giving up, as doing so halts progress altogether. But by trying, even if faced with setbacks, communities move closer to their goals of improved well-being and self-sufficiency, achieving meaningful development is a journey, not a single event, and perseverance is the foundation for lasting impact.