Our Team

Meet the dedicated professionals and volunteers who drive our mission forward. Our team brings together diverse expertise and a shared commitment to women's empowerment in Burundi.

Leadership Team

Our experienced leadership guides the strategic direction of Friends Women Association, ensuring we effectively serve women and girls across Burundi.

Ntamamiro Cassilde

Founder

I lead the women, member s of FWA in Kamenge community (in Burundi), which is recovering from violent conflicts, to have access to basic health care and manage their traumatic past experiences by promoting alternative to violence activities such as AVP workshops and clinic building workcamps.

Chantal Manirakiza

Dr. Rachel I. Fretz

Co-Founder

Founding Members

Our experienced leadership guides the strategic direction of Friends Women Association, ensuring we effectively serve women and girls across Burundi.

Cagambona Constance

Founder Member

Chantal Manirakiza

Gakobwa Sarah

Founder Member

Chantal Manirakiza

Girukwishaka Marceline

Founder Member

Chantal Manirakiza

Nahimana Georgette

Founder Member

Chantal Manirakiza

Masabo Jeanne

Founder Member

Executive Commitee

Our experienced leadership guides the strategic direction of Friends Women Association, ensuring we effectively serve women and girls across Burundi.

Dusabe Joselyne

Legal Representative

Chantal Manirakiza

Munezero Florette

Legal Representative Depute

Chantal Manirakiza

Masabo Jeanne

Secretary

Chantal Manirakiza

Nindabira Anitha

Treasurer

Chantal Manirakiza

Iryivuze Bernice

Advisor

Coordinators

Our experienced leadership guides the strategic direction of Friends Women Association, ensuring we effectively serve women and girls across Burundi.

Ntamamiro Cassilde

From 2003 to 2006

Chantal Manirakiza

Nibona Alexia

Chantal Manirakiza

Ntahuba Parfaite

Secretary

Join Our Volunteer Team

Our volunteers are the heartbeat of our organization. From community outreach to program implementation, volunteers play a crucial role in advancing our mission across Burundi.

We welcome individuals with diverse skills and backgrounds who share our commitment to women's empowerment. Whether you can contribute a few hours a week or join us full-time, your time and talents can make a real difference.

Become a Volunteer
250+
Active Volunteers
60%
Women
18
Provinces
5K+
Hours/Month