Meet us

Directors

Vivenie N. Mugunga

Viv has worked in the UK with groups of young refugees, homeless young people and disabled children and has undertaken a variety of fundraising activities for different Rwandan charities. Viv currently runs rYico operations in the UK.

Nicola Palmer

Nicole graduated from Sussex University with an MA in Rural Development in 2002. Since the inception of Centre Marembo in 2004, Nicole has been based in Rwanda establishing and now, along with a team of Rwandan staff & Trustees, overseeing rYico's project.

Trustees

Pascal Mbuguje President - Rda

Pascal has a degree in Mass Communication and is a journalist and reporter for 'Rwanda TV'. He joined rYico as president of the Rwanda board in May 2007.

Célestin Minani Vice President - Rda

Minani is very active in his support for young people and has a strong understanding of the issues surrounding the youth in Kigali. He is the spokesperson for Indahemuka (Rwanda’s culture group) and is also a successful artist and traditional dancer. Minani has worked closely with rYico in establishing Centre Marembo.

Elvanie Mutsiri Treasurer - Rda

Elvanie has a degree in business Management and HR and has worked for the International NGO 'AVSI' as a Psychosocial Advisor to young people for the past 10 years. Elvanie also holds the post of Vice President for Women in the Gasabo District of Kigali.

Nicolette Nsabimana General Secretary - Rda

Nicolette has been a key supporter of rYico from its inception. She has many years experience working with the youth of Rwanda and worked for the Ministry of Youth from 1995 to 2000.

Anna Chippendale Treasurer - UK

Anna works for an HIV/AIDS International NGO. As well as her role as treasurer, she volunteers for rYico and has developed the website.

Andrew Hart Rda

Andrew has worked for the Ministry of Education in Rwanda and RWARRI, a rural marketing project in Kayonza. Andrew held the position of Secretary in the UK until relocating to Rwanda where he is now involved in applying for in-country funding for the Centre.