Solutions for Impact · Rwanda

From Need
to Excellence

The Igisubizo Health Initiative accelerates community health transformation through integrated SRHR, Gender-based violence(GBV), Mental Health, WASH and Neglected tropical diseases(NTDs), & Nutrition and food security programs because every Rwandan deserves dignified, sustainable wellbeing.

Health Pillars

SDGs Targeted

100%

Youth-Led

Tolerance for Inequality

About IHI

We are Igisubizo Health Initiative

Derived from the Kinyarwanda word for "Solution," our name is our operational promise. IHI does not merely identify problems it deploys evidence-based, sustainable interventions that move communities from acute need to lasting excellence.

Our Mission

As a non-profit NGO operating under international humanitarian standards, IHI's mission is to accelerate the attainment of SDGs 2, 3, and 6 through integrated community health programs in Rwanda.

Our Vision

"To be a global leader in community-driven health solutions, fostering a world where resilient health systems and empowered communities eliminate preventable morbidity." — IHI Foundational Vision

SDG 2
Zero
Hunger

Zero Hunger

End malnutrition, reduce stunting and wasting in children under 5 within our target communities.

SDG 3
Good
Health

Good Health & Well-Being

Universal access to SRHR services, mental health care, and reduction of non-communicable diseases.

SDG 6
Clean
Water

Clean Water & Sanitation

Safe drinking water and sanitation infrastructure for all vulnerable communities we serve.

The IHI Code

Our Core Values

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Accountability

We maintain the highest standards of professional and fiscal responsibility , accountable first to the communities we serve.

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Equity & Inclusion

Our solutions are designed to reach the marginalized, regardless of gender, status, or geography.

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Sustainability

Every IHI intervention must be community-led to ensure it continues long after the initial project phase.

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Integrity

We operate with radical transparency. Our actions are guided by ethical humanitarian practices and verified data.

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Partnership

Following SDG 17, we actively seek strategic collaborations to maximize our reach and collective impact.

The Strategic Nexus

Our Four Health Pillars

No project is approved in isolation. Every IHI intervention must demonstrate a Nexus Link connecting at least three pillars for holistic community impact.

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SRHR

Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights & Gender-based Violence (GBV)

Evidence-based adolescent health mentorship, family planning access, and reproductive rights education targeting SDG 3.7 and prevention of gender-based violence (GBV).

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Mental Health

MHPSS

Peer-led psychosocial support, stigma reduction, and community resilience building aligned with SDG 3.4.

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WASH

Water, Sanitation & Hygiene and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)

Safe drinking water access, handwashing infrastructure, and bio-safety interventions aligned with SDG 6.1, aiming NTDs-free future.

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Nutrition

Nutrition & Food Security

Addressing stunting and wasting in children under 5 through nutritional literacy and agricultural partnerships per SDG 2.2.

Policy: The No-Isolation Mandate

How the Nexus Works

SRHR + Nutrition

Every adolescent health program includes nutritional literacy. Reproductive outcomes improve when the body is properly nourished.

WASH + Nutrition

Every food security project is paired with a WASH intervention. Clean water prevents waterborne illness that blocks nutrient absorption.

MHPSS + All Pillars

Mental health is the psychosocial anchor. Community members must be resilient to adopt new WASH behaviors and agricultural techniques.

Data-Driven Change

Measuring Real Impact

IHI measures success not by activities completed, but by lives sustainably transformed. Every project carries a dedicated MEL Framework , if an impact cannot be measured, the solution cannot be validated.

Baseline Survey

Raw community need captured before any physical intervention , The Red Zone.

Mid-Term Review

Rapid assessment ensuring the Strategic Nexus is operating without departmental silos.

Endline Evaluation

Scientific proof of the community's full transition to Excellence , The Green Zone.

Nutrition

SDG 2.2

Stunting & wasting rates in children under 5

SRHR & GBV

SDG 3.7

Adolescent contraceptive literacy & healthcare-seeking behavior

MHPSS

SDG 3.4

Psychosocial well-being & community stigma reduction index

WASH&NTDs

SDG 6.1

Household water purity & handwashing access rates

Leadership

Our Team

NIYOGISUBIZO Emmanuel

Founder & Executive Director

NIYIGABA Gedeon

Co-Founder & Deputy Executive Director

NIYIMENYA Elyse

Co-Funder & Head of IT

NISHIMWE Olivia

Director of Finance

MUSERUKA UWASE Arlette

Director of Operations

DUFITIMANA David

Head of Partnerships Development

ISHIMWE Joyce Mary

Head of Human Resources and Logistics Department

INGABIRE Ange Deborah

Mental Health Program Lead

Join the Movement

Get Involved

Whether you're a health professional, donor, student, or community champion , There's a place for you at IHI.

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Volunteer

Join our community health teams and peer educator networks on the ground and make direct impact.

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Partner With Us

Organizations and institutions , Build strategic alliances that scale health impact across Rwanda.

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Donate

Every contribution moves a community closer to Excellence on the Need-to-Excellence continuum.

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Intern

Gain hands-on experience in SRHR, WASH, Nutrition, or MHPSS with a growing NGO in Rwanda.

Reach Out

Contact Us

Whether you're interested in partnering, volunteering, or simply learning more about our work , we'd love to hear from you.

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info.ihirwanda@gmail.com

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Location

Kigali, Rwanda

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+250 780 418 752

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Office Hours

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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From Need to Excellence