Impact Route
Expats Orientation in Rwanda
Setting International Staff up for Success
Cultural Awareness Session
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Objective: Build understanding of the local culture, values, business practices, and social norms.
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Approach:
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Interactive workshops highlighting cultural differences and similarities.
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Role-playing scenarios to navigate common workplace and social situations.
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Insights into local traditions, etiquette, and expectations.
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Expected Outcomes:
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Improved cultural sensitivity.
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Better integration into the local work environment.
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Enhanced collaboration and team cohesion.
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Sessions: 2
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Duration: 1.5 hours each session
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Price $200
Weekly Cultural Mentorship
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Objective: Provide ongoing support and debriefing for cultural experiences and challenges.
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Approach:
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Assign a local mentor to each expat for weekly one-on-one sessions.
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Mentors help interpret cultural nuances, resolve misunderstandings, and provide practical guidance.
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Encourage reflection and learning from real-life experiences.
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Expected Outcomes:
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Continuous cultural learning and adaptation.
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Increased resilience and emotional well-being.
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Strengthened cross-cultural relationships.
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Sessions: 4
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Duration: 1 hour each session
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Price $ 150
Local Language Training
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Objective: Enable expats to communicate effectively in the host country.
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Approach:
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Intensive initial language course covering basic conversational skills.
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Contextual learning focusing on workplace communication, cultural expressions, and daily interactions.
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Optional ongoing classes for continuous improvement.
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Expected Outcomes:
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Increased confidence in communication.
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Enhanced ability to build relationships with local colleagues and communities.
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Reduced risk of misunderstandings and miscommunications.
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Sessions: 30
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Duration: 1 hour each session
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Price $ 14 each session
Benefits to the Organization
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Faster integration of expatriates into teams.
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Higher productivity and efficiency in cross-cultural settings.
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Reduced turnover and improved retention of international staff.
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Stronger organizational reputation as a supportive and culturally aware employer.
Helping international staff succeed goes far beyond booking their flights, shipping their belongings, and finding them a place to live. While these logistical supports are necessary, they are not sufficient for true integration and success. International staff thrive only when they have a strong cultural support system that enables them to understand, navigate, and connect with their new environment.
Our comprehensive expat orientation program—combines local language training, cultural awareness sessions, and ongoing cultural mentorship to provide guidance and support that expatriates need to adapt effectively, both professionally and personally in Rwanda. By investing in such a program, you ensure that your international staff are not only operationally ready but also culturally confident, resilient, and fully equipped to contribute to their teams.