Staff & Board Members
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Epiphanie Mujawimana - Country Director & Founder of Zoe Empowerment Model
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Marie Regine Karigirwa – Program Facilitator
Marie Regine Karigirwa is a Program Facilitator with a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction and 15 years of professional experience. Her background includes roles as headteacher, teacher in several schools, and Academic Quality Assurance Officer at the University of Rwanda, Rwamagana Campus. She joined ZOE Rwanda Terimbere in 2015 and enjoys reading in her free time.
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Beatha Mukaremera – Program Facilitator
Beatha Mukaremera is a Program Facilitator with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and 38 years of experience. She has taught and served as director in various CERAI centers and worked with Food for the Hungry as a Program Promoter in a child development program and as a social worker in a child-headed households program. Beatha enjoys listening to music and gospel songs.
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Christine Uwera – Program Facilitator
Christine Uwera is a Program Facilitator with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 3 years of experience. Before joining ZOE Rwanda Terimbere in 2024, she worked as an accountant and communication assistant. Christine enjoys learning new things and listening to stories.
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Albertine – Program Facilitator
Albertine serves as a Program Facilitator and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, with 28 years of experience. Her professional journey includes roles at Petit Séminaire Saint Kizito Zaza, Collège Sainte Marie Reine Kabgayi, YWCA, and ZOE Rwanda. She enjoys sharing food with children and reading the Bible.
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Gertrude Nikuze – Program Facilitator
Gertrude Nikuze is a Program Facilitator with a Bachelor’s degree in Crop Science and 10 years of professional experience. Before joining ZOE Rwanda Terimbere in 2018, she worked as a Field Officer with the Young Women Christian Association (YWCA). Gertrude enjoys praying and working with others.
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Esperance Mukandepanda – Program Facilitator
Esperance Mukandepanda serves as a Program Facilitator and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, with 35 years of experience. She previously worked as the headteacher of Gahogo Primary School in Muhanga District. Esperance enjoys praying, helping others, and reading.
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Marie Chantal Murekatete – Program & Communication Coordinator
Marie Chantal Murekatete is the Program & Communication Coordinator at ZOE Rwanda Terimbere and holds a Master’s degree in Public Health. She brings 11 years of professional experience and has been with ZOE Rwanda Terimbere since 2014. In her spare time, she enjoys reading.
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Marie Francoise Uwamahoro – Program Facilitator
Marie Françoise Uwamahoro is a Program Facilitator with an A0 in Social Economic Sciences and Management, specializing in Management, and 9 years of experience. Her previous roles include sales and marketing officer at Prime Insurance, social assistant for the Ninyampinga initiative in Muhanga District, accountant at Foyer Tuzamenya Gusoma in Ngoma District, and storekeeper at Garage Kabgayi. She enjoys singing, praying, and spending joyful time with others.
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Clemence Uwimana – Monitoring Evaluation & Learning Coordinator
Clemence Uwimana holds a Master’s degree in Project Management and has 4 years of experience. She joined ZOE Rwanda Terimbere in 2021. Clemence enjoys watching movies, praying, and listening to music.
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Celine Usenga – Program Facilitator
Celine Usenga serves as a Program Facilitator and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, with 16 years of professional experience. Before joining ZOE Rwanda Terimbere in 2012, she worked as a social worker at FXB. Celine enjoys listening to worship and Rwandan cultural music.
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Patrick Shema – Program Facilitator
Patrick Shema is a Program Facilitator with a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics and 2 years of experience. He joined ZOE Rwanda Terimbere in 2023, with his current role representing his main professional experience. Patrick enjoys watching football.
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Josephine Mukamana – Program Facilitator
Josephine Mukamana serves as a Program Facilitator and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology, with 5 years of experience. She has previously worked at CRCEG providing psychotherapy counseling and first aid, and at Bold Regain International as a Nutrition Adviser, as well as in accounting and cashier roles in a mall. Josephine enjoys reading, singing, and playing.
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Arnaud Boani Nyagasaza – Program Facilitator
Arnaud Boani Nyagasaza serves as a Program Facilitator and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness Innovation and Management, with 4 years of experience. He joined ZOE Rwanda Terimbere in 2021, and his role focuses on supporting program implementation with an agribusiness lens. Arnaud enjoys sports.
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Alice Umulisa – Program Facilitator
Alice Umulisa is a Program Facilitator with an A2 qualification in Social Work and 23 years of experience. Before joining ZOE Rwanda Terimbere in 2008, she worked with YWCA as a field officer and counselor. Alice enjoys watching movies.
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Jean Baptiste Karegeya – Administrative Assistant
Jean Baptiste Karegeya serves as an Administrative Assistant and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education, with 19 years of experience. Prior to joining ZOE Rwanda Terimbere in 2012, he worked as a teacher at GS Gitarama. He enjoys Rwandan traditional music and dance.
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Perpetue Ugirimana – Program Facilitator
Perpetue Ugirimana is a Program Facilitator with a Bachelor’s degree in Management and 5 years of experience. She joined ZOE Rwanda Terimbere in January 2020, with her current position noted as her primary professional role. Perpetue enjoys swimming.
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Sonia Hirwa – Program Facilitator
Sonia Hirwa serves as a Program Facilitator and holds a Master’s degree in Public Health, with 6 years of experience. Before joining ZOE Rwanda Terimbere in 2022, she worked as a Water and Health Sanitation Senior Coordinator at Good Neighbors Rwanda. Sonia enjoys swimming and watching movies.
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Wilson Munyaneza – Administration & Finance Manager
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Roselyne Umurangwa – Program Facilitator
Roselyne Umurangwa serves as a Program Facilitator at ZOE Rwanda Terimbere, bringing 14 years of experience in the education sector. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and previously worked as a teacher at GS Rugogwe and as a Quality Assurance Officer at IPRC Ngoma. Roselyne enjoys sports, gospel music, and enganging in social activities
