staff
Neema Namadamu
Founder & Executive Director
Hero Women Rising & Synergy of Congolese Women's Associations
Neema Namadamu is a visionary game-changer. Women Thrive Worldwide named her as 1 of 14 Fierce Women’s Rights Advocates To Watch In 2014.
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Rebecca Roberts-Wolfe
Director of Operations
Hero Women Rising
Rebecca joined the staff of Hero Women Rising in October 2017, as Director of Communications and Development, after volunteering
for the organization for several years. She is passionate about women’s solidarity and changing the paradigm of our times.
Boniface Rukumbuzi
Director of Operations
Synergy of Congolese Women's Associations
With a university degree in Law, Boniface has been a valued contributing member to South Kivu Province’s Civil Society for many years.
Beatrice Woody
Director of Communications and Development
Hero Women Rising
Beatrice is a committed intrapreneur in the for-profit and non-profit sectors driving development and communication excellence to impact youth in communities who need us most. Her spirit of advocacy permeates into policy through the organizations she serves, professionally and voluntarily.
Masoka Jeanne Namunezero
Director of Programs
Synergy of Congolese Women's Associations
“I love to change Africa through young women, because it is they who will be the mothers of the nations of the world,” says Masoka.
Anne-Marie Uwimana
Office Manager
Synergy of Congolese Women's Associations
Anne-Marie became a member of the Maman Shujaa Media Center in 2017 and aligned immediately with its vision, quickly becoming one of the most engaged members and representing SAFECO at local Civil Society meetings. She joined SAFECO’s staff in the summer of 2019.
Bukavu Center
Ariane Moza
Program Lead - Bukavu Center
Synergy of Congolese Women's Associations
Moza became a member of the Maman Shujaa Center in 2013, in order to learn computing, soon after graduating from university with a degree in Business. She quickly became a very active participant in our Girl Ambassadors for Peace program, and has gone on to lead several different programs.
Narcisse Zawadi
Receptionist - Bukavu Center
Synergy of Congolese Women's Associations
Bio coming soon...
Emerance Nabizana
Girl Ambassadors, Ring Project -
Bukavu Center
Synergy of Congolese Women's Associations
Bio Coming Soon...
Clementine Namasomo
Lead computer trainer - Bukavu Center Synergy of Congolese Women's Associations
Clementine was the first Maman Shujaa member to join the staff. She was initially hired as an office cleaner, and began learning computer skills. Capable and passionate, Clementine has now been an integral part of the Media Center staff since 2014.
Letithia Nantabara
Sewing Trainer - Bukavu Center
Synergy of Congolese Women's Associations
In 2014, Letithia began learning how to sew. So in 2015 when SAFECO was embarking on its Micro Enterprise industry to make washable, reusable feminine hygiene kits...
Rachel Umutoni Walters
Volunteer Program Director, Light of Hope Bukavu Center
Synergy of Congolese Women's Associations
In 2017 Rachel founded a program called Light of Hope, to provide school fees, supplies and uniforms for orphaned children in the DRC.
Esther Atosha
Computer, English, and Entrepreneurial Trainer - Bukavu Center
Synergy of Congolese Women's Associations
Esther first joined the Center as a member, became a Girl Ambassador for Peace, and joined the staff in 2019. Her diverse range of skill sets make her a versatile trainer, specializing in several different areas.
Kubota Songa Petite
Seamstress in training and Cleaner -
Bukavu Center
Synergy of Congolese Women's Associations
Bio coming soon...
Joseph Bisetsa
Security - Bukavu Center
Synergy of Congolese Women's Associations
It's been 4 years that I have been a security guard at SAFECO. I am studying Public Law. Having the job at SAFECO gave me a lot of hope for a happy life.
Itombwe Center
Carlos Kinyama
Facility Manager - Itombwe Center
Synergy of Congolese Women's Associations
Carlos is a man of Itombwe. He was born in Marunde, the village where the Center is located. He grew up there and knows and is known and respected by everyone in the vast Haut Plateau.
Justin Nkundanyirazo
Environmental Conservation Field Manager
Itombwe Center
Synergy of Congolese Women's Associations
Justin is a local of Marunde. He grew up living in the forested mountains of Itombwe and working in the agricultural fields his ancestors had made by clearing areas of the forest.
Furaha Nyasafari
Sewing Trainer - Itombwe Center
Synergy of Congolese Women's Associations
Bio Coming Soon...
Aline Mukobwa
Sewing Trainer - Itombwe Center
Synergy of Congolese Women's Associations\
Bio Coming Soon...