Author: Aliane Umukesha

Aliane is from the Nyamagabe District in Rwanda. She completed her undergraduate studies at the Kigali Institute of Education majoring in Business Studies and Education. She worked at Compassion International as a sponsor-to-child facilitator, where she helped children from impoverished families. While she was a student at the Kigali Institute of Education, she volunteered with the Rotary Club where she visited children in orphanages. There, she offered material support as well as counseling to children with psycho-social needs, especially genocide orphans. She also volunteered at Never Again Rwanda where she taught students in secondary schools about peace and reconciliation. After completing her undergraduate studies she worked with Partners in Health in the department of Community Health as a data collector before joining GHC. Aliane enjoys working with her community and contributing to its well-being.