Who We Are
Empowering Youth
Since 2001
JEUNES SCOLARISÉS is a youth-focused non-governmental organization based in Musanze, Rwanda. For over two decades, we have worked to equip young people with the knowledge, skills, opportunities and support they need to build healthy, innovative and resilient communities.
Our Story
Who We Are
JEUNES SCOLARISÉS is a youth-focused non-governmental organization based in Musanze, Rwanda. Since 2001, we have worked to empower young people with the knowledge, skills, opportunities and support they need to build healthy, innovative and resilient communities.
Our programs focus on youth entrepreneurship, mental and physical wellbeing, education and skills development, leadership, gender equality, peacebuilding and creative talent development.
Through partnerships with communities, schools, local authorities and development partners, we implement programs that help young people transition from education to employment, from vulnerability to leadership, and from ideas to sustainable solutions.
"Every young person carries the potential to transform society when given access to opportunities, mentorship and resources."JEUNES SCOLARISÉS — Core Belief
Our Foundation
Mission, Vision & Approach
Mission
Empower Youth to Lead
To equip young people in Rwanda with entrepreneurship skills, wellbeing support, leadership capacity and creative opportunities that enable them to transform themselves and their communities.
Vision
Resilient, Innovative Communities
A Rwanda where every young person has access to the knowledge, skills, opportunities and support they need to build healthy, innovative and resilient communities.
Approach
Partnership-Driven Impact
We work through partnerships with communities, schools, local authorities and development partners — helping youth move from education to employment, from vulnerability to leadership, and from ideas to sustainable solutions.
Our Process
How We Work
Identify
We identify youth needs and community priorities through participatory assessments and partnerships with schools and local authorities.
Design
We co-design programs with youth and communities to ensure they are relevant, inclusive and aligned with national development goals.
Implement
We deliver workshops, clubs, competitions, mentorship programs and events that reach youth directly in schools and communities.
Measure
We track outcomes with clear indicators, quarterly reviews and evidence-based learning to continuously improve our impact.
Leadership
Governance & Board
JEUNES SCOLARISÉS is governed by a Board of Directors responsible for strategic oversight, accountability and institutional integrity.
Mr Callixte Hakizayezu
President & Legal Representative
Mr Jimmy NIYITEGEKA
Deputy Legal Representative & Executive Director
Ms UMUTESI Providence
Secretary
Mr Donat Habimana
Treasurer
Mr UWINEZA Patrick
Honorary President & Senior Advisor
Join the Mission
Ready to Make a Difference?
Whether you want to support our programs, partner with us, or get directly involved — there is a place for you in the JEUNES SCOLARISÉS community.