Our Leadership Team

Meet the dedicated individuals leading Prison Fellowship Rwanda

Board of Directors

Bishop John Rucyahana

Bishop John Rucyahana

Board Chairman

Born in Rwanda in 1945, Bishop Rucyahana has been a pivotal figure in the country's journey towards healing and reconciliation. His tireless efforts have played a crucial role in fostering reconciliation and rebuilding trust among Rwandans from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Peter Kalimba

Dr. Peter Kalimba

Vice Board Chairman

PhD in Business Administration (DBA), Dr. Kalimba served in the Rwanda Defence Force, retiring as a colonel in 2016. He is a consultant and researcher in peace and conflict studies, business management, and economics.

Belancille Nyinawankusi

Belancille Nyinawankusi

Board Secretary

Serving as the Board Secretary, Belancille brings valuable expertise to the organization's governance.

Executive Leadership

Bishop Deogratias Gashagaza

Bishop Deogratias Gashagaza

Founder

A degree holder in Agriculture and rural development with extensive experience in restorative justice. Trained in Christian Leadership from Arrow Leadership Canada and has participated in leadership programs across multiple countries.

Celestin Ngaruyinka

Celestin Ngaruyinka

Executive Director

Holds a Master of Sciences in Economics and brings extensive experience in program management and research. Previously worked with Transparency International Rwanda.

Claire Kantengwa

Claire Kantengwa

Head of Finance and Budget

With 15 years of experience in Finance, Claire holds a Master's degree in Finance and is a Certified Management Accountant from ICMA Australia.

Felix Bigabo

Felix Bigabo

Head of Programs

MA holder in psychology with over 14 years of experience in reconciliation, healing, and peace-building. Expert in psychotherapy, reconciliation, and restorative justice.

Felix Bigabo

Richard MUZIMA

Human Resources

MUZIMA holds a bachelor of Arts in Political Sciences in the option of Development Studies from former National University of Rwanda, and he is following his studies at Global Skills Development Council (GSDC) to get a Certified Human Resources (HR) Professional Certificate.

Felix Bigabo

Constantin Rukataza

Evaluation and Learning specialist

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning specialist in Prison Fellowship Rwanda. He is currently pursuing Master of Science in Data Science in African Center of Excellence in Data Science- University of Rwanda.