Miss Aurore Umulisa is the Executive Director of the Sustainable Development and Humanitarian Action (SDHA), having stepped into the role in 2024. She holds a Master’s degree in International Development and brings a visionary, community-driven approach to advancing the organization’s mission of empowering vulnerable populations through sustainable livelihoods, climate resilience, gender equality, and humanitarian response.
A passionate advocate for locally led development, Aurore champions inclusive strategies designed to reduce extreme poverty, strengthen household resilience, and empower youth. At SDHA, she directs overall strategic growth, organisational development, resource mobilisation, and partnerships, collaborating closely with the Board and Management Team to maximise sustainable impact.
Deeply committed to environmental conservation and continuous learning, Aurore is an alumna of leadership programs such as the Gratitude Network Fellowship. She frequently represents SDHA on national and international platforms, driving forward collaborative, locally rooted solutions to build dignified, thriving, and resilient communities.
Josephine NYIRANGENDAHIMANA is a Rwandan civil society practitioner and Program Manager at Sustainable Development & Humanitarian Action (SDHA), with experience in community development, humanitarian action, and sustainable development. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health. Her work focuses on supporting vulnerable communities through sustainable livelihoods, humanitarian response, environmental conservation, climate resilience, and socioeconomic empowerment. She is passionate about promoting community participation and improving the well-being of vulnerable households.
Dr. Jean Pierre Hakizimana is a Rwandan development expert specializing in agriculture, climate change, environmental management, local economic development, and sustainable livelihoods. He holds an academic background in agronomy, social sciences, and development studies, including doctoral studies in local economic development at the University of South Africa. He has extensive professional experience working with government institutions, international development organizations, and civil society organizations on climate resilience, food security, water resource management, and community development. He has previously served as Country Manager for the Global Water Partnership in Rwanda and as a technical adviser on local economic development. He is a founding member of Sustainable Development and Humanitarian Action (SDHA), where he serves as Chairperson, supporting initiatives that promote environmental sustainability, community resilience, and improved livelihoods.