About WHF Rwanda
Learn about our origins, guiding principles, and the team driving maternal and reproductive health equity.
Born to Bridge the Gap
Rwanda has made remarkable progress in national health outcomes over the past decade. Yet, significant gaps remain in sexual and reproductive health (SRH) for women, adolescent girls, and marginalized communities.
WHF was established in February 2026 to close these critical gaps. We were born out of the Women's Health and Fertility Clinic, serving as its community outreach and advocacy arm. Our focus is simple: taking essential medical services beyond clinic walls and directly into underserved communities across Rwanda.
Barriers such as geographic isolation, financial hardship, social stigma, and limited health infrastructure continue to leave millions without access to the care they need. WHF exists to break down these barriers and build pathways to health equity.
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Our Guiding Principles
The pillars that define how we implement programs, partner with stakeholders, and measure our community impact.
Equity
Fair and unbiased access to reproductive health services, regardless of geographic location, household income, or social status.
Gender Equality
Mainstreaming gender sensitivity in all policies, programs, clinical partnerships, and advocacy initiatives.
Inclusion
Deliberately reaching the most marginalized — GBV survivors, people with disabilities, and remote rural communities.
Transparency
Strict financial management, open reporting, and full accountability to local governments, RGB, and our donors.
Sustainability
Building long-term local capacity by training Community Health Workers (CHWs) and establishing school and village systems.
The WHF Team
Our dedicated clinical staff, community organizers, and advocacy professionals working day-in and day-out across Rwanda.
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Dr. David MWESIGYE
Founder/(CEO)
Provides strategic leadership, clinical oversight, and institutional guidance to ensure successful implementation of the foundation’s reproductive health programs.
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Emmanuel KUBANA
Founder/Chairperson of the Council
Leads and coordinates the activities of the Foundation Council and supervises the management of the foundation.
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Robinah ABAKUNDA
Vice Chairperson of the Council
The Chairperson in coordinating council activities and acts on behalf of the Chairperson when necessary.
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Alain IRAGUHA
Member of the Council
Participates in decision-making processes and supports management of the foundation’s activities and resources.
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Alice UWAMAHORO
Executive Secretary
Manages daily administrative operations, handles official documentation, and implements activities assigned by the Foundation Council.
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Ishimwe Shallon
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer
Responsible for monitoring project implementation, collecting and analyzing data, and preparing performance and impact reports.
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Pacifique Nshimirimana
Project Officer
Coordinates day-to-day project activities, community mobilization, and implementation of outreach interventions.
