Dr. Denis Mukwege

Dr. Denis Mukwege is the Founder of Panzi Hospital and Foundation. For over 20 years, he has been an outspoken advocate for women’s rights and against sexual and gender-based violence. He has spoken in front of the United Nations, the European Parliament, the G7 Gender Equality Council, and around the world. In 2018, he received the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to end rape as a weapon of war.

Christine Schuler DESCHRYVER

Christine Schuler Deschryver is the Vice President of Panzi Foundation, and one of the organization’s most influential and inspiring leaders. In addition to her management responsibilities at Panzi, she is also the Co-Founder and Director of City of Joy, a transformational leadership community for women survivors of violence in Bukavu. You can learn more about “Mama Christine” and her inspiring work in the Netflix documentary City of Joy.

Dr. Neema Rukunghu, Medical Doctor & Holistic Care Expert, SVS Unit

Crispin Kashale, DRC Communications

Bertin Rutega,
Director of Programs

Nicole Bautumike, Project Manager, Jewelry Project

Ghislain Barholere, Assistant, Cabinet

Yves Shangalume, Director of Finance and Administration

Emily Warne, Executive Director, US Office

Hilaire Mirango, Coordinator, Maison Dorcas

Lubula Igomokelo, Assistant,
Cabinet 

Etienne Chikuru, Deputy Director of Programs

Marissa Pledger,
Deputy Director, US Office

Vital Barholere, Chief of Staff,
Cabinet

Robert Nyangala, Assistant,
Cabinet