OUR TEAM

Building Hope Through Passionate Leadership

Healing Hearts Initiative(HHI) is powered by a passionate team of leaders, professionals, and volunteers who work together to improve mental health, empower young people, and create lasting social impact across Rwanda.

8+

Team Members

7+

Partners

20000+

Lives Reached
Healing Heart Initiative Team

Professional Team

Dedicated Experts

Community First

Serving with Compassion

People Who Put Purpose Into Action

Our work is strengthened by people with different experiences, skills, perspectives, and areas of expertise working toward a shared mission.

Compassion

We approach communities and one another with respect, empathy, and care.

Collaboration

We believe meaningful change is stronger when people work together.

Learning

We continuously learn from communities, evidence, experience, and each other.

Integrity

We aim to act responsibly, transparently, and with accountability.

OUR LEADERSHIP

Leading with Vision, Purpose & Compassion

Diane NYIRARUKUNDO

Diane NYIRARUKUNDO

Founder & Executive Director

Diane founded Healing Hearts Initiative(HHI) with a vision of creating safe spaces where young people can heal, grow and become leaders within their communities.

Healing begins when every young person feels seen, heard and empowered.

Prosper MAZIMPAKA

Co-Founder

Prosper works alongside the leadership team to strengthen partnerships, support strategic planning and ensure programs respond effectively to community needs.

Real impact happens when communities work together with compassion and purpose.
Prosper MAZIMPAKA
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The People Who Drive Our Mission

Behind every successful initiative is a passionate team. Our Executive Committee provides leadership, innovation, and dedication to improving mental health and youth wellbeing.

Adeline Ishimwe Ganza

Adeline ISHIMWE GANZA

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Fabrice Shema

Fabrice SHEMA

Graphic Designer
Olivier Kwizera

Olivier KWIZERA

Research Programs Officer
Abel Nsabimana

Abel NSABIMANA

General Secretary
Roger Cyuso

Roger CYUSO

Projects Designing Officer
Nicolas Ishimwe

Nicolas ISHIMWE CYUBAHIRO

Publications & Communications Officer
ADVISORY BOARD

Guidance Through Experience & Expertise

Our Advisory Board consists of experienced professionals who provide strategic guidance, mentorship, and expert advice to strengthen the mission and long-term vision of Healing Hearts Initiative(HHI).

Advisor

Dr. Chaste UWIHOREYE

Mental Health Specialist Advisory board chairperson

Advises the organization on mental health programming, research, and policy development.

Advisor

Dr. Arthur RUKUNDO

senior psychiatrists Advisory board member

Advises the organization on mental health programming, research, and policy development.

Advisor

Chantal UMURUNGI

Clinical Psychologist and Therapeutics Advisory board member

Provides strategic guidance on community health, partnerships and organizational development.

Advisor

Athanase NSENGIYUMVA

Clinical Psychologist and Therapeutics Advisory board member

Provides strategic guidance on community health, partnerships and organizational development.

ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

Working Together to Create Lasting Impact

Healing Hearts Initiative(HHI) operates through a collaborative governance structure that promotes accountability, transparency, and effective leadership.

Board of Directors

Provides governance, strategic oversight and policy direction.

Founder & Executive Director

Leads the organisation and oversees strategy, partnerships and operations.

Executive Committee

Coordinates programmes, finance, communications and administration.

Mental Health Programs

Research & Innovation

Community Outreach

Partnerships & Grants

Volunteers & Community Champions

Deliver community-based activities and support programme implementation.

HHI volunteers and community members

Volunteers & Community Champions

HHI's work can also be strengthened by volunteers, community champions, partners, and people who contribute their time, knowledge, creativity, and lived experience.

  • Support community activities
  • Support youth-focused initiatives
  • Contribute skills and expertise
  • Help strengthen community outreach
Become a Volunteer

Want to Contribute to the Mission?

Whether through volunteering, partnership, research, skills, or community engagement, there are different ways to contribute to healthier and more empowered communities.