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About us

Elevating Women and Girls for Sustainable Change
Our Story

Empowering Women and Protecting the Environment

Blossom Bridge Initiative  started as the Health and Equal Rights Organization (H.E.R.O.) on August 20, 2018. Thereafter in 2023, we began to work with official recognition and registered as Blossom Bridge Initiative CBC.

We are a women-led initiative based in Rwanda, currently operating in Kigali, Northern,Western and Southern provinces. The organization was created to ensure that all women and girls can decide for themselves, benefit from their full social and economic rights, and have the ability to contribute to environmental protection. 

We want to create a community where marginalized women are supported, can grow and succeed, making a difference, no matter who they are.

Today, Blossom Bridge Initiative is composed of 52 diverse women and continues to grow.

Come join us in making a better and fairer world

Our Vision

To cultivate a society that cherishes and advocates for the well-being, diversity, and inclusion of vulnerable women and girls.

Our Mission

To promote gender equality and environmental stewardship by empowering women and girls to actively participate in decision-making and take action on climate change through education and advocacy.
Meet our Founder

Josine is a resilient young woman who grew up in an abusive and conflicting household. Her childhood was marked by struggles and sadness. She never had family love. Josine was often a victim of family denial and verbal abuse which led to her attempting suicide several times at the age of 14. She found herself moving in and out of orphanages. 

She started a street life as a teenager because of family conflicts. Her tough experiences became a powerful lesson on how she could help others as she understood firsthand the isolation, the self-doubt and the struggle to find love and acceptance when it’s missing at home.  Read More

Testimonials

Since joining the Blossom Bridge Initiative, I have found a family during my times of loneliness. I have also gained valuable skills, such as sewing and making carpets, which now allow me to make a living.
Angelique UWINGENEYE Teen mother
Through the Safe Me for a Better We project, I overcame loneliness and learned to be brave because I am capable. This program has given me hope for the future through its diverse topics and case studies.
Micah UWAYO Safe Me For A Better We Beneficiary
The Gender Transformative Approach training I attended was incredibly important for me. It provided invaluable insights into intimate partner violence (IPV) and gender-based violence (GBV), equipped me with the best strategies to foster a healthy, respectful, and supportive relationship with my partner
Emma TURAHIRWA Gender Transformative Approach project coordinator and Beneficiary
Who we are

Our Team

Josine UMUHOZA

Executive Director

Noella Jolie

Director of Programs

Noella IRADUKUNDA

Finance and Operations Manager

Faina UWASE

Mental Health Project Coordinator

Bruno B. ISHIMWE

Communications Manager

Leah BENIMANA

Fundraising Coordinator