Meet Our Authors

IRAKOZE UWASE Jasmine

jasmine.irakoze@hporwanda.org

Passionate program manager with a strong foundation in human nutrition and public health. She has worked across impactful initiatives in social behavior change, early childhood development, and inclusive nutrition. Her experience spans local and international organizations, including Three Stones International and the University of Helsinki's Foodleader project. As SRHR Program Manager at HPO, Jasmine leads with empathy, scientific rigor, and a community-centered approach, advancing maternal health, adolescent health, and gender equity.

UWURUKUNDO Jean Nepomuscene

nepouwurukundo@gmail.com

Programs Director at Health Promotion Organization Rwanda. A seasoned public health officer and health systems strategist, he leads national programs focused on disease prevention, nutrition, and community engagement. With extensive experience in multi-sectoral collaboration, health policy design, and project implementation, Jean is committed to making preventive healthcare accessible at the grassroots level

INEZA Adelphine

adelphineineza56@gmail.com

Program Manager for Maternal and Child Nutrition at Health Promotion Organization Rwanda. With a deep passion for community-driven public health, she brings years of experience in nutritional education, maternal health, and participatory development. Adelphine specializes in crafting culturally-sensitive strategies to combat malnutrition and has led nationwide training programs, cooking demonstrations, and kitchen garden campaigns across Rwanda.

ABAYO RUKUNDO Gilles

abayo.gilles@hporwanda.org

Dynamic Environmental and Social Safeguard Specialist and the Communication Director at Health Promotion Organization. With a solid academic foundation in Environmental Health Sciences and extensive hands-on experience across national and community-level projects, he brings a unique blend of technical knowledge and creative communication. Gilles has led awareness campaigns, managed WASH programs, and engaged diverse stakeholders to promote health and sustainability. His design and media skills further amplify HPO’s outreach and impact.