Founder's Note
ISHIMWE Felicien founded IMIZI Health Initiative on a vision of public health that grows from within the communities it serves. That same vision now guides the organization forward, shaping partnerships and programs that turn evidence into lasting impact for the families and communities IMIZI serves.
ISHIMWE Felicien
Founder and Executive Director of IMIZI Health Initiative
felicien.i@imizihealth.orgWho we are
Community-centered public health, rooted in Rwanda
IMIZI Health Initiative is a community-centered public health organization working to improve health and well-being among vulnerable populations in Rwanda.
A community-centered public health organization advancing health, empowering communities, and addressing critical social challenges to build healthier and more resilient communities in Rwanda.
More about us
Our pillars
Four pillars, one goal: healthier families
Our programs work together — from preventive care in the community to the evidence that shapes national policy.
Our values
Five commitments that shape every program
They decide where we work, how we work, and who we answer to.
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Equity
Everyone deserves a fair chance at good health, and we direct our work to where the gaps are widest.
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Community Participation
Communities are partners, not beneficiaries. We plan, deliver and evaluate side by side with them.
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Innovation
We look for better ways to reach families, and we are willing to test, learn and adapt.
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Excellence
We hold our programs to high standards of quality, rigour and professional integrity.
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Stewardship
We use every resource entrusted to us carefully, transparently and for lasting impact.
Support our work
Your gift reaches the next family
Every contribution funds preventive care, family support and youth programs in the communities that need them most — and keeps our teams working side by side with them.