Emmanuel Sarabwe has an MA degree of Social Work and Social administration from the Uganda Christian University in Kabale, Uganda, obtained in 2012 and a second MA degree of Human Rights Gender and Conflict in Social Justice Perspective from the International Institute of Social Studies in the Hague, The Netherlands, obtained in 2017.

Since 2005, he has been working for successive programs of Community Based Sociotherapy, supporting Rwandans to constructively deal with the consequences of the genocide against the Tutsi. He conducted applied research in the areas of family dynamism, psychosocial life, forgiveness and peacebuilding. Currently, he is conducting research on
1) Forgiveness as reparative humanism of genocide crimes in Rwanda and
2) In the underarm of God: Surviving from community resistance to the genocide against Tutsi in Rwanda.

He is a Certified – CMA (Certified Management Accountants), & Member of the Institute of Certified Management Accountants ; a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Advanced Level, a Certified CFO100, Certified Business Analyst with more than 15 years of working experience, at both Senior, Middle and Junior levels of Management: in Finance, Accounting Administration, Human resource management, Audit, and Economics.

He has also worked for the higher learning institutions as an assistant lecturer in Finance, Accounting, Insurance, Audit and Management courses; and He is a Personal consultant in the same fields. He holds a Master’s Degree (MA) in Economics from Mahatma Gandhi University-Meghalaya India, and He is currently pursuing the Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Business and Economics - Accounting.

Apart from degrees and certificates in Finance, Accounting, Audit and Economy; Thierry has expertise in the Rwandan taxation, human resource management, marketing, , peace- building, conflicts resolution, children Ministry (Child Care) and leadership.

Interayamahanga Reverien is a Rwandan social researcher specializing in peacebuilding, mental health, gender and participatory governance studies.

He holds a Master of Arts in Development Sociology from Wits University (South Africa) and a Master of Science in Gender and Development from the University of Rwanda.

He is currently a Senior Researcher with Community-Based Sociotherapy (CBS) Rwanda, where he co- leads and supports studies on community healing, social cohesion, and resilience in post- genocide Rwanda , in the framework of sociotherapy .

Prior to joining CBS, he worked successively with the Human Rights League in the Great Lakes Region (LDGL), Kigali Independent University, the Institute of Research and Dialogue for Peace (IRDP), and Never Again Rwanda, contributing to research, training, and community-based peacebuilding initiatives.

He has also taught Political Sociology and Research Methods for the Social Sciences at local universities, and has led or co-led numerous baseline surveys, evaluations, and qualitative studies with several organizations and institutions both local and international. His research and context analyses extend beyond Rwanda to cover peace and conflict dynamics, human rights, and governance trends in the Great Lakes Region.

His work bridges the fields of reconciliation, resilience, gender, mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), participatory governance , environmental governance, advocacy combining strong field coordination and analytical skills with a deep commitment to evidence-based policy and programming..

Nyampatsi has over 20 years of counseling and psychotherapy experience.

He is skilled in working with young people, adults and communities on issues related to trauma, depression, anxiety and other mental disorders.

He has the privilege of having special skills in psycho-somatic therapies in addition to skills in family therapies. He has broad understanding and ability to facilitate trainings and workshops, with particular interest in the areas related to psychodynamic therapies, systemic therapies, cognitive therapies, behavioral therapies, psychosocial therapies, group , individual , and couples therapies.

Nyampatsi has good interpersonal and communication skills including coaching, mentoring and supervision for professional and lay counselors and ability to work with people from diverse cultures; ability to lead and motivate people to work in teams.

Emmanuel Nzabonimpa is a public health professional with bachelor in community health from Uganda Christian University, and master’s in public health with specialization in Monitoring and Evaluation from Mount Kenya University.

He also holds a Diploma in health services management from Kabale University and an accredited Diploma in Groupwork practice from Institute of Group Analysis (UK).

Before joining CBS Rwanda, he served as district hospital supervisor in charge of Health information management system, Maternal and Child health, Malaria and HIV prevention and a treatment as well as Project officer in a non- government organization. Since 2014, Emmanuel is working with CBS Rwanda, he served as Project district Officer, a Participatory Action researcher and Project Coordinator.

He contributes to the capacity building of CBS group facilitators through offering trainings on CBS approach and field supportive supervision and meetings.

He a member of CBS research team and participated in the design and implementation of different, qualitative and quantitative studies aiming at assessing effectiveness of CBS approach in different contexts particularly supporting in study design, data collection and analysis. In terms of publication He authored a mixed method study on social isolation among ex-genocide prisoners in Rwanda and co-authored a c-RCT protocol on evaluating the impact of Community-Based Sociotherapy on social dignity in post-genocide Rwanda.

Yvonne MUCYO MANISHIMWE is a dedicated accounting professional with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Rwanda and certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Rwanda.

With over three years of hands-on experience in the accounting field, Yvonne is developed a strong foundation in financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance.

Her expertise spans across managing financial records, preparing accurate financial statements, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. She is passionate about leveraging my skills to support organizational growth and financial integrity, and she continuously seek opportunities to expand my knowledge and contribute meaningfully to the finance sector.

Mudahogora Esther is a dedicated communication professional holding a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media and Communication with a concentration in Public Relations from Mount Kenya University.
She has further enhanced her expertise through short courses in photography and a six-month internship at the Rwanda Broadcasting Agency (RBA), where she gained practical experience in media production, content development, and public communication.

With over one year of experience as a Communication Officer, Esther has demonstrated strong competence in developing and implementing communication strategies, producing multimedia content, managing digital platforms, and coordinating media and public relations activities. She is committed to using effective communication to promote organizational visibility, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and support impactful storytelling.

Fridaus Francine Benimana serves as a District Officer at CBS Rwanda, where she is responsible for monitoring sociotherapy group sessions and supporting the implementation of community-based healing initiatives.

She holds a bachelor’s degree with honors in clinical medicine and community health, and possesses strong expertise in active listening, trauma healing, and peacebuilding.

Ms. Benimana has been awarded a Certificate in Trauma Healing and Peace Building, recognizing her commitment to advancing psychosocial wellbeing and fostering social cohesion within communities.

Germain UWIRAGIYE Is a District Officer at CBS Rwanda, where he responsible for coordinating the implementation of community based sociotherapy as integrated of MHPSS and peacebuilding approach at district level.

With over two years of experience in sociotherapy and 10 years working in MHPSS services, He is equipped with a variety of technics to support people suffering from mental health problems including crisis emotional management.

Germain hold a master’s degree in clinical psychology and Therapeutics from University of Rwanda.

Virginie is a skilled therapist, psychological clinician with strong experience in trauma healing, mental health, social worker, and community development. She has worked with individuals and groups in Rwandan community, hospitals, refugee camps, addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, and conflict recovery over 20 years.

Passionate about peacebuilding and reconciliation, she empowers people to regain stability and well-being through compassionate, culturally sensitive care.

Virginie brings a deep commitment to social cohesion and resilience, making a lasting impact in both rural and urban settings.She enjoys creativity as a form of mental exercice.

Aimé Kamana is a District Officer at CBS Rwanda with over 12 years of experience in sociotherapy.

Since 2013, Aimé has been dedicated to community healing, social cohesion, and psychosocial support.

Since 2023, he has served in Rwamagana District, overseeing the monitoring of sociotherapy groups.

He holds a master’s degree and is certified in Trauma Healing and Peacebuilding as well as Organisational Transformation. Aimé combines academic knowledge, practical experience, and compassion to foster resilience and sustainable peace within communities.