Diascora - Connects Diaspora Communities in Rwanda

This is a submission for the DEV Weekend Challenge: Community The Community Rwanda has become a growing hub for higher education and remote work in Africa. Through partnerships with institutions such as Carnegie Mellon University and African Leadership University, the country attracts students from across the continent. In addition, Rwanda’s stable environment draws freelancers and professionals who relocate temporarily or permanently. One active sub-community within this ecosystem is Nigerians in Rwanda—a network of students, working professionals, and entrepreneurs. Members of this community frequently need peer-to-peer support in two key areas: Currency Exchange: Converting between the Nigerian Naira and the Rwandan Franc. Existing external services often result in significant losses due to high transaction fees and unfavourable exchange rates. Item Transfers: Coordinating with trusted travellers to carry small but important items—such as documents, certificates, or hard-to-find goo