{"id":40,"date":"2025-10-13T15:44:13","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T15:44:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ejotwifuza.org\/index.php\/about\/"},"modified":"2025-10-13T15:44:19","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T15:44:19","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ejotwifuza.org\/index.php\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n \n
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ABOUT
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Striving for the future<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n
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Who We Are<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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JO TWIFUZA, meaning \u201cStriving for the Future,\u201d is a Rwandan National Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) founded in 2019. Headquartered in Nyarugenge District, Kigali City, Rwanda, we are dedicated to promoting social welfare and human rights for vulnerable populations. Recognized globally, EJO TWIFUZA is vetted by Global Giving and has been awarded for its effectiveness and impact. Our organization operates with a firm commitment to accountability, efficiency, and prioritizing those most in need. ACTIVITIES EJO TWIFUZA activities are organized for the purposes of fighting the injustice of human trafficking, caring for orphans and other vulnerable children, Promoting Health and SRH Rights to vulnerable populations and addressing tropical neglected conditions in the community and other activities in service of the public interest.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n

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Vision and Mission<\/p>\n

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Vision<\/p>\n

A society that enjoys human rights\nand dignified life.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Mission<\/p>\n

To promote social welfare and
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Our Values<\/p>\n

EJO TWIFUZA is guided by four core values that shape every decision and initiative\u200b we undertake:<\/p>\n

Saving Lives: Acting swiftly and decisively to support those in need.\nHelping Those Most in Need: Prioritizing assistance for vulnerable groups.\nDoing Much with Little: Ensuring efficiency and accountability in our efforts.\nAccountability: Upholding transparency in all our actions.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n

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Our Legal Status<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

EJO TWIFUZA is a fully recognized NGO governed by Rwandan law (N\u00b0 05\/2012 of 17\/02\/2012) and\noperates under legal personality No. 772\/RGB\/NGO\/LP\/11\/2021. With a Tax Identification Number\n(TIN): 119729650, we are committed to lawful and impactful operations that align with government\npriorities and international standards.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n

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Our Geographic Scope<\/p>\n

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EJO TWIFUZA operates nationwide,\nwith a focus on critical transit points and\nborder locations to prevent\ntrafficking and provide support.\nKey locations include:<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Nyabugogo Bus Station \u2013 Kigali City\nGatuna Border \u2013 Northern Province\nRubavu and Rusizi Borders \u2013 Western Province\nAkanyaru Border \u2013 Southern Province\nRusumo Border \u2013 Eastern Province\nKigali International Airport \u2013 Kigali City<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n

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Recognitions and Awards<\/h4>\n

EJO TWIFUZA has earned notable accolades.\nThese awards reflect our unwavering dedication to human rights and social welfare.<\/p>\n

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Global Giving:<\/p>\n

Recognized as a vetted, effective,\nand top-ranked nonprofit.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Sustainable Medical Mission (SMM):<\/p>\n

Awarded the \"Super Everyday Hero Organization.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

Meet Our Team<\/p>\n

Our passionate team of professionals and volunteers works tirelessly to protect vulnerable\npopulations and uphold human rights. With their dedication, we monitor transit points,\nrescue victims, and provide direct assistance to those in need.<\/p>\n

Executive Committee<\/h3>\n
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NGARUKIYE SEKANYANGE Jacques<\/p>\n

President, Legal Representative and Executive Director<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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ISHIMWE Esther<\/p>\n

Vice president, Deputy Legal Representative and Executive Director<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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UWASE NDANGA Diane<\/p>\n

Board Secretary and Legal Advisor<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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RUKUNDO Emmanuel<\/p>\n

Projects Coordinator<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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BIGIRIMANA Olivier<\/p>\n

Treasurer<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n

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Board Advisors<\/h3>\n
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Hon RUSIHA Gaston<\/p>\n

Social Cluster Advisor<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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David Snyder<\/p>\n

International Leadership and Global Partnerships advisor<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Bishop MUSONI GAKUNDE Felix<\/p>\n

Ethics and Financial stewardships<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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BUSHUMBUSHO Jerome<\/p>\n

Health and Health safety Advisor<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n

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Audit committee<\/h3>\n
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MAZONE Abias<\/p>\n

President, Legal Representative and Executive Director<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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UWIYERA Unique<\/p>\n

Vice President of the Audit Committee<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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KENDA Jonathan<\/p>\n

Secretary of the Audit Committee and USA Volunteers Coordinator<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n

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Conflict resolution committees<\/h3>\n
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UWIZEYE Ester<\/p>\n

President of the Conflicts
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NYIRABIZIMANA Yvette<\/p>\n

Vice President of the Conflict
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NIYONKURU Paul<\/p>\n

Secretary of the Conflict
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Our Partners<\/h4>\n

Collaboration is central to our success. EJO TWIFUZA partners with both national and international organizations, including:<\/p>\n

Global Giving<\/span>: Supporting our nonprofit\u2019s growth and outreach. <\/span>\n
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Together, we amplify efforts to create a society that values dignity and justice for all.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

ABOUT EJO TWIFUZA Striving for the future Who We Are JO TWIFUZA, meaning \u201cStriving for the Future,\u201d is a Rwandan National Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) founded in 2019. Headquartered in Nyarugenge District, Kigali City, Rwanda, we are dedicated to promoting social welfare and human rights for vulnerable populations. Recognized globally, EJO TWIFUZA is vetted by Global … Continue reading “About”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-40","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ejotwifuza.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/40","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ejotwifuza.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ejotwifuza.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ejotwifuza.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ejotwifuza.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=40"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/ejotwifuza.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/40\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":45,"href":"https:\/\/ejotwifuza.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/40\/revisions\/45"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ejotwifuza.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=40"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}