Meet Gimu: RWAMREC’s Employee of the Year 2025 Driving Change

Dec 23, 2025
2 min read

Transforming Communities. Inspiring Change. Advancing Gender Equality

For over 25 years, Gimu has dedicated her life to improving health, advancing gender equality, and empowering communities across Rwanda. Today, as RWAMREC’s Employee of the Year 2025, her impact continues to shape lives and transform mindsets.

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A Leader Rooted in Experience

With a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health and an Advanced Diploma in Nursing, Gimu brings deep expertise in:

Gender and development
Women’s empowerment
Positive masculinities
SRHR advocacy
Violence prevention and conflict management

Since joining RWAMREC in 2012, she has grown from Community Facilitator to Field Coordinator, leading impactful work across all provinces of Rwanda and Kigali City.

Seeing real change in people’s lives is what drives me every day.

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Driving Change Where It Matters Most

In 2025, Gimu went above and beyond, contributing to projects that:

Supported teen mothers to rebuild their lives
Helped remove barriers for women entrepreneurs
Challenged harmful gender norms affecting youth and women

His work ensures that programs do not just reach communities, but create lasting, meaningful transformation.

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Real Impact, Real Stories

Gimu’s work is best reflected in the lives she has touched:

In Burera District, men stepped up to financially support their wives’ businesses.

In Gatsibo District, families welcomed back and supported teen mothers.

In Karongi District, community advocacy led to the construction of a bridge connecting a village to essential health services

When men openly acknowledge past harm and choose to change, that is true transformation.

Strengthened by Learning

Through continuous training, Gimu has enhanced how he leads and connects:

Safeguarding & Inclusion: Creating safe, respectful spaces for all
Nonviolent Communication (NVC): Building trust, resolving conflict, and fostering collaboration
Disability & Inclusion: Ensuring marginalized groups are included as active participants and allies

These skills allow him to engage communities with empathy, respect, and effectiveness.

Building Stronger Teams and Communities

Gimu’s leadership has strengthened her team, fostering:

Greater confidence and collaboration
Increased accountability
Openness in addressing sensitive issues like gender norms and GBV

He also represents RWAMREC in key platforms, acting as a bridge between communities and national efforts for gender equality.

Change starts with each of us—through our actions, our words, and our commitment.

Words of Wisdom

Gimu’s message to colleagues and future change-makers:

Stay patient, humble, and committed
Work together and learn from each other
Turn knowledge into action
Challenge harmful norms in everyday life

Promoting gender equality is not just a role—it is a responsibility we carry into our communities, our work, and our future.

A Well-Deserved Recognition

Gimu’s dedication, compassion, and leadership have earned him the title of RWAMREC’s Employee of the Year 2025.

His journey is a powerful reminder that lasting change begins with committed individuals who lead with purpose, empathy, and courage.