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Jeanetta Craigwell-Graham x Diaspora Diary x Waka Fitness x Kigali x Rwanda
Podcast 

Diaspora Diary Ep 2: From Corporate Lawyer to World Traveler, and Building Waka Fitness in Rwanda

February 12, 2018September 17, 2018 Donna 0 Comment #my250, africa, black history month, entrepreneurship, jeanetta craigwell-graham, kigali, more than regular, Podcast, rwanda, waka fitness

Over the past 6 years Jeanetta Craigwell-Graham has gone from being a corporate attorney in New York, to being a

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Diner en Blanc Kigali 2016
Events Life in Rwanda 

Recap: Diner en Blanc Kigali 2016

August 29, 2016January 29, 2017 Donna 0 Comment #my250, dinerenblanc, kigali, Lifestyle, rwanda

To say my trajectory at Diner en Blanc Kigali has been interesting would be an understatement.  I moved to Rwanda

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Life in Rwanda 

When My Students Decide To Get Dressed Up…

June 18, 2016 Donna 0 Comment fashion, kigali, rwanda

One of my more humourous realizations from my first days in Rwanda is that when a Rwandan tells you you’re

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Karenge Bush Camp
Rwanda Travel 

Glamping at the Karenge Bush Camp

June 9, 2016June 8, 2016 Donna 0 Comment akagera, akagera national park, camping, Diner en Blanc, glamping, karenge, Karenge Bush Camp, kigali, Rusizi, rwanda, travel

My first thought about camping is that it seems to be an odd hobby. I love the smell of clean

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Jamaica Life in Rwanda 

Living in Jamaica vs. Living in Rwanda

June 6, 2016 Donna 1 Comment expat, foreigner, Jamaica, kigali, rwanda

Greetings Earthlings, It’s been forever and a day since I’ve posted unfortunately. But I do have so much to say

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With Lousie Umutoni, founder and director of Huza Press.
Events Life in Rwanda 

Recap: The Huza Press Launch and Short Story Prize Award Ceremony

September 12, 2015January 29, 2017 Donna 0 Comment #my250, alice karekezi, darla umutoni, Huza Press, kigali, louise umutoni, MC Donnalee Donaldson, rwanda

On September 4, 2015, I had the pleasure of hosting the Huza Press launch and shorty story competition award ceremony

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#KigaliNaturalistas
Events Life in Rwanda 

#KigaliNaturalistas: For Women in Kigali Who Love Natural Hair (And Holistic Health)

August 4, 2015January 29, 2017 Donna 2 Comments #kigalinaturalistas, entrepreneurship, four women, kigali, natural, roseandco, rwanda

  When I decided to move to Rwanda, I knew there’d be many challenges to deal with. Adjusting to a

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Rose & Co. Naturals. Natural Hair Products in Rwanda.
Features Life in Rwanda 

The Rose Behind Rose & Co. – Rwanda’s Newest Organic Natural Hair and Skin Care Line

April 1, 2015August 3, 2015 Donna 3 Comments #my250, africa, entrepreneurship, kigali, natural hair, rwanda

Entrepreneurs are the brilliant and gusty people who have the grit and know-how to turn problems into solutions. When I

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Life in Rwanda Rwanda 

Deciphering the Rwandan Stare

April 1, 2015April 1, 2015 Donna 11 Comments #my250, africa, kigali, rwanda, travel

If you spend any measurable amount of time in Rwanda, you will inevitably be subject to the Rwandan stare (henceforth:

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Life in Rwanda Rwanda 

My First Rwandan Wedding

August 28, 2014August 30, 2014 Donna 7 Comments kigali, rwanda, travel, wedding

Last year my one of my co-workers invited me to his sister’s wedding. I was excited to see a Rwandan

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About DonnaTruly

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Hi, I’m Donna. I'm a Jamaican woman living in Rwanda. I believe we should all get free or die trying. I find freedom in words. On this blog, I celebrate being a multidimensional woman. I have many interests: travel, education, PanAfricanism, the black diaspora, Jamaica, law, natural hair, postcolonial literature, running, politics, women’s issues, and more. I write about them all. You can also get in touch with me on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. I love a good conversation :-)
Do you have a question about travel, working and living abroad, going to law school, or something related? Send me your question via the Contact form, and I might answer it one Wednesday in the #AskDonna series.

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