Umubyeyi Jacqueline

As the Maintenance Director for Ruli District Hospital, Jacqueline is responsible for the daily functioning of the hospital, 7 health centers, and 2 health posts. She has played an essential role in our project to bring solar electricity to the health centers and posts that do not have access to the grid. In addition to her work, she is entering into her 5th year of a 6 year engineering program in Kigali. At home, Jacqueline and her husband care for their two children in addition to 4 orphaned nieces and nephews. She is an inspiration to all of us! The Ihangane Project is honored that Jacqueline will continue to act as an Advisor to our organization once the solar project has been completed.

Ngarambe Jean de Dieu

As the Coordinator for the Women’s Associations Partnership, Ngarambe is the glue that has made this project possible. Because of his excellent language skills, he tirelessly translates at meetings, for craft orders, and in emails. Our goal is for him to transfer his knowledge to the women in the associations. Ngarambe plans to attend business school in January 2011, and his role will transition from liason to business consultant as the skills of the groups strengthen.

Karekezi Sylvere

Karekezi Sylvere is the Coordinator of the Nutrition for HIV-exposed Infants program. He acts as a liason for other members of the HIV team, maintains financial records for the project, and ensures that monthly patient screenings are being performed. As a nurse in HIV Services at Ruli District Hospital, his knowledge of HIV care rivals many US-based HIV specialists. Karekezi’s compassion and commitment to his work are evident in everything he does.