ABOUT US
Mizero Care Organization (MoC).
MIZERO CARE ORGANIZATION (MoC) is a Rwandan Non-Governmental Organization since 2013. It aims at supporting youth to overcome post-traumatic stress disorder in particular, and be able to participate in society.
Vision
Mizero Care Organization – MoC concerns with the vision of transforming youth into the beacon of wellbeing in the world.
Mission
Mizero Care Organization (MoC) embodies with mission to fight against mental health-based isolation caused by the consequences of the Genocide against the Tutsi in 1994, and bring about sustainable development.
Strategic Goal
Contribute to the holistic development of the Rwandan youth, Transforming them into active citizens for the sustainable development of Rwanda.
Values
Innovative
Care
Productiveness
Excellence
Team work
OUR FOUNDER.
Iréné MIZERO, the founder of Mizero Care Organization, is a Rwandan who was born on 25th November 1985, in Ngororero district, Ngororero Sector, Western province. In the aftermath of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi and afterwards, MIZERO suffered harshly due to the consequences of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi.
He experienced adverse impacts of isolation, loneliness and frustration. Nevertheless, by the grace of God, through prayers and counsels from friends and peers, MIZERO came out of that state. Today, he’s regained strength and hope for a bright future.
On 29th July 2012, Iréné MIZERO gathered three people, as a symbol of recognition, for the paramount role they had played during his long way from isolation. The event was marked by the remittal of awards to one of those people. His unfortunate experience of isolation, along with his painstaking journey out, led him to streamlined thoughts about others who may be experiencing similar socio- psychological conditions.
Thus the decision to create an organization called Mizero Care Foundation (MCF), whose main purpose is to assist people facing isolation and loneliness in their respective home milieus, especially youth in as far as the organization is concerned. In the pursuit of legal personality was named Mizero Care Organization abbreviated as MoC
During 13 years of operation in the territory of Rwanda, MIZERO CARE ORGANIZATION abbreviated as MoC is a Non-Governmental Organization since 2013. It is registered in Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) under No 62/RGB/NGO/2017 and also incorporated under the laws of Rwanda with registration number 118577595 and with its head office at GASABO District, KIMIRONKO Sector, Kigali-Rwanda.
It is a recognized organization in 2017 by Her Excellency First Lady of the Republic of Rwanda and the Ministry of Youth and Culture for its aim of supporting youth to overcome post-traumatic stress disorder and participate in society. It has its statutes and internal rules and regulations.
It has established the organ of BOD committee, Internal auditing Committee as well as an Organ and Mechanisms for conflict resolution Committee. Within the means of MoC members’ contribution, it started the psychotherapy services, Call Talking Cure and the organization is celebrating thousands of beneficiaries who successfully underwent the program.
MoC has funded the selling fish project of one beneficiary and it has provided investment advisory services with its beneficiaries.Beneficiaries that were supported by MoC to complete their technical training worked and paid – off as beneficiaries were able to feed themselves after the provided support. It helped its beneficiaries to gain benefits from Mutual health scheme. Through the talent detection, one beneficiary has innovated MCF beneficiaries management system. It has inaugurated the social event named sharing joy on 26th December 2013, which became annual celebration in the organization every 26th of December every year.
Vugukire hotline won a grant from Imbuto Foundation iAccelerator Phase 3.
Mizero Care Organization is partnering with others partners especially the Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement (MINUBUMWE) on promoting social healing, social cohesion and community resilience.
AWARDS RECEIVED
Umurinzi w’Igihango | 2022
12 November 2022, Iréné MIZERO had been awarded Ishimwe Unity award, one of Rwanda’s highest civilian honours, Umurinzi W’igihango by Unity Club.
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CYRWA AWARD | 2017
Celebrating Young Rwandan Achievers (CYRWA) award 2017 offered by The First Lady of the Republic of Rwanda
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Departments/ Areas of Work
Mental Health Unit
Education Unit
Economic Development Unit
OUR PEOPLE
Mizero Care Organization (MoC) Board of Directors- BOD Members
Mr. Patrick DUSABEMUNGU
President
Mr. Patrick DUSABEMUNGU
President
As the President of Internal auditing organ at Mizero Care Organization. He is responsible for convening and presiding over meetings anPatrick DUSABEMUNGU is the chairman of the Mizero Care Organization. Together with Board of Directors and leadership team, He leads and develops the organization’s business and affairs that aims at transforming youth through wellness in the world. He is a Bachelor degree holder in Economics from the former National University of Rwanda (NUR) currently known as UR- Huye Campus in 2011. He served as a Planning and resources mobilization Officer at Rusizi International University from 2015 up to 2017.d ensuring rational accounting procedures and system of the organization at the end of the year. He is a Bachelor degree holder in Economics from the former National University of Rwanda (NUR) currently known as UR- Huye Campus in 2011. He served as a Planning and resources mobilization Officer at Rusizi International University from 2015 up to 2017.
Mr. Jean Paul RUGENINDINDA
Vice-President
Mrs. Emmanuella MAHORO
Secretary
Mrs. Providence MASENGESHO
Treasurer
Mr. Iréné MIZERO
Advisor and former chairman
Mr. Iréné MIZERO
Advisor and former chairman
He is responsible for providing advice on how upholding the public image of the organization.
Mr. Iréné MIZERO
Chairman
Mr. Iréné MIZERO
Chairman
Iréné Mizero is the chairman of the Mizero Care Organization. Together with Board of Directors and leadership team, He leads and develops the organization’s business and affairs that aims at transforming youth through wellness in the world. Bachelor’s degree holder in accounting from SFB since 2010. 9 years of progressive accounting experience.
Mr. Cléophas BARORE
Deputy chairman
Mr. Cléophas BARORE
Deputy chairman
He serves on the board as Vice chairman and acts for the chairman on a temporary basis from time-to-time according to the provisions of the Statutes and the specific requests and direction given by the chairman of the organization. Advanced Diploma in Journalism from UR in 2017. Since 1995, he serves as at different posts at RBA.
Mrs. Pélagie MUHAYIMANA
Secretary
Mrs. Pélagie MUHAYIMANA
Secretary
She is responsible for ensuring that accurate and sufficient documentation exists to meet legal requirements, and to enable authorized persons to determine when, how, and by whom the board’s business was conducted. Bachelor’s degree in Law from ULK in 2010. She serves as Professional Bailiff since January 2015
Mr. Jean Damascene HARELIMANA
Treasurer
Mr. Jean Damascene HARELIMANA
Treasurer
He is responsible for managing financial risks, financial planning and record-keeping, as well as financial reporting to top management of the organization. Bachelor’s degree holder in accounting from SFB since 2011. He serves as Finance Director at Mizero Care Organization since July 2013
Mr. Jean Baptiste NSHUTIRAGUMA
Advisor
Mr. Jean Baptiste NSHUTIRAGUMA
Advisor
He is responsible for providing advice on how upholding the public image of the organization. He served as HR Manager of Religious based organization named ADEPR in 2012. Since April 2021, He serves as Reverend Pastor at ADEPR Muganza Parish/Kigali.
Mizero Care Organization (MoC) Leadership Team
Mr. Iréné MIZERO
Executive Director
Mr. Iréné MIZERO
Executive Director
Iréné Mizero is the Executive Director of the Mizero Care Organization. Together with Board of Directors and leadership team, He leads and develops the organization’s business and affairs that aims at transforming youth through wellness in the world. Bachelor’s degree holder in accounting from SFB since 2010. 9 years of progressive accounting experience.
Mrs. Pélagie MUHAYIMANA
Programme Director
Mrs. Pélagie MUHAYIMANA
Programme Director
She participates with the Board of Directors (BOD) in developing an operational and strategic plan to guide the organization. She also informs the BOD of the programs and services of the organization, acts as a professional advisor to the Chairman on all aspects of the organization’s activities, and communicates with stakeholders, staff and beneficiaries about organization activities. Bachelor’s degree holder in Law from ULK in 2010.
Mr. Jean Damascene HARELIMANA
Finance Director
Mr. Jean Damascene HARELIMANA
Finance Director
He is responsible for managing financial risks, financial planning and record-keeping, as well as financial reporting to top management of the organization. Bachelor’s degree holder in accounting from SFB since 2011. He serves as Finance Director at Mizero Care Organization since July 2013.
Our staff
Mr. Sylvestre TWIZERIMANA
Mental Health Unit Coordinator
Mr. Sylvestre TWIZERIMANA
Mental Health Unit Coordinator
Mental Health Unit Coordinator
He works as the mental health unit coordinator at Mizero Care Organization, assigned to be the head of all psychotherapy and mental health units by instituting fair and consistently reinforced boundaries for the organization’s work. 6 years of progressive mental health services experience. Healing Hearts Transforming Nations Facilitator (HHTN Facilitator) since 2020. Trauma crisis management volunteer at Rwanda Psychological Society (RPS) since 2015.
Joy ABAZARAMBA
Accountant
Joy ABAZARAMBA
Accountant
UMWALI Gloria
Clinical Psychologist
UMWALI Gloria
Clinical Psychologist
Denise INGABIRE
Project Manager & Professional Counsellor.
Denise INGABIRE
Project Manager & Professional Counsellor.
Other organs
Our Mechanisms for Conflict resolution council
Mr. Cléophas BARORE
President
Mrs. Pélagie MUHAYIMANA
Vice-President
Mrs. Pélagie MUHAYIMANA
Vice-President
She participates with the Board of Directors (BOD) in developing an operational and strategic plan to guide the organization. She also informs the BOD of the programs and services of the organization, acts as a professional advisor to the Chairman on all aspects of the organization’s activities, and communicates with stakeholders, staff and beneficiaries about organization activities. Bachelor’s degree holder in Law from ULK in 2010.
Mr. Jean Damascene HARELIMANA
Secretary
Mr. Jean Damascene HARELIMANA
Secretary
He is responsible for managing financial risks, financial planning and record-keeping, as well as financial reporting to top management of the organization. Bachelor’s degree holder in accounting from SFB since 2011. He serves as Finance Director at Mizero Care Organization since July 2013
Our Internal Auditing Committee
Mr. Jean Damascene HARELIMANA
President
Mr. Jean Damascene HARELIMANA
President
He is responsible for managing financial risks, financial planning and record-keeping, as well as financial reporting to top management of the organization. Bachelor’s degree holder in accounting from SFB since 2011. He serves as Finance Director at Mizero Care Organization since July 2013
Mr. Jean Baptiste NSHUTIRAGUMA
Internal auditor Member
Our independent support system
RUGARAMA Ziade
MoC Volunteer Internal auditor
RUGARAMA Ziade
MoC Volunteer Internal auditor
He serves as a Volunteer internal auditor of Mizero Care Organization. Bachelor’s degree holder in accounting from SFB since 2012. CPA (certified public accountants) holder from ICPAK (KASNEB) since 2013. Auditor at KPMG RWANDA Limited from 2012 to 2016. Financial expert at Rwanda Civil Aviation Society from 2016 to 2019. He is currently serving as CFO in AOS (Korea telecom) since July 2019.
Dr. Darius GISHOMA
PhD, Specialist in Clinical Psychology
MoC Advisor
Dr. Darius GISHOMA
PhD, Specialist in Clinical Psychology
He is a specialist in Clinical Psychology. Advisor at Mizero Care Organization Mental Health Unit.
Our Partners
Mizero Care Organization (MoC), a prominent Rwandan NGO, was founded on March 29th, 2013. It focuses on supporting youth in overcoming post-traumatic stress disorder. Through our initiatives, we aim to empower and reintegrate the youth into society, promoting mental well-being and social engagement.
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