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Meet the Team

A small staff, most of them from Kisoro, running programmes that reach far more households than our size suggests.

Robbinah Hakiza
Founder

Robbinah Hakiza

Founder & Executive Director

Robbinah founded the Imbabazi Center for Women and Children to address the challenges faced by vulnerable women and children in her community. Growing up where cultural norms undervalued the education of girls, she saw young girls married off at seventeen and treated as a source of dowry income rather than as individuals with potential. She and her six sisters had parents who understood the value of education — and that contrast became the reason this centre exists.

Her work is a testament to her commitment to breaking the cycle of poverty and inequality in her community.

The staff

The people who run the centre

A small team, most of them from Kisoro, keeping programmes, finances and daily life at the centre moving.

Shalon Uwimana Makubuya

Shalon Uwimana Makubuya

Finance Officer

Shalon manages ICWAC's financial operations. With a strong background in financial planning and management, she ensures resources are allocated efficiently to support the centre's mission. Her responsibilities include budgeting, financial reporting and compliance with…

Lydia Kambabazi Manirakiza

Lydia Kambabazi Manirakiza

Programs Coordinator

Lydia oversees the planning, implementation and evaluation of the centre's initiatives. She coordinates the programmes that empower women and children, making sure each one aligns with our mission, and works closely with community members,…

Catherine Ninsiima

Catherine Ninsiima

Administration Officer

Catherine manages the day-to-day administrative functions of the organisation — coordinating office operations, maintaining records and keeping the centre running smoothly. Her organisational skills and attention to detail ensure that resources are used effectively…

Ronald Hakiza

Ronald Hakiza

Information & Technology Officer

Ronald manages the centre's IT infrastructure, ensuring seamless communication and using technology to support our programmes and operations. His role includes maintaining hardware and software systems, providing technical support and implementing solutions that improve…

Niyonzima Silver

Niyonzima Silver

Support Staff — Agri-business Projects

David oversees the organisation's agri-business projects. With a focus on sustainable agriculture, he manages poultry farming, rabbit rearing and Irish potato cultivation — work that is crucial to food security and provides a stable…

Work with us

Bring your skills to Kisoro

We welcome local and international volunteers — teaching, healthcare, agriculture, vocational training and administration.