Our Board
Sheida Jaffer
Vice-Chairperson
Sheida is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jafffer (the founders). She grew up in Rwanda and has since lived in Europe and North America. She currently resides in Kenya and visits Rwanda regularly.
Sheida holds a Masters Degree in Psychotherapy and Counseling and has a wealth of experience in this field, specifically working with trauma patients.
Sheida oversees all psychosocial activities at the centre and serves on the Board as Vice-Chairperson.
A. S. Natarajan
Treasurer
Natarajan is a Chartered cum Cost Accountant from India living in Africa since last 22 years. He is also one of the founder members of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda.
He is actively involved in various social organizations in Rwanda. He has been with the Centre since its inception and currently the Honorary Treasurer.
Urvashi Joshi
Secretary
Urvashi grew up in India. She studied Business Commerce ( 2003) and Media Economics in 2007.
Before moving to Rwanda She was working for International school in Gujarat, India.
She currently lives in Kigali, Rwanda where she manages an International Radio and TV station and serves on the board of Les Enfants de Dieu as project Secretary.
Vincent Kalimba
Board Member
Vincent is Rwandan and has over seven years of experience working directly with communities in the area of employment and economic development programs of youth in particular.
Vincent is the Village Director for Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village (link) – a residential community in rural Rwanda whose mission is to enable orphaned and vulnerable youth to realize their maximum potential by providing them with a safe and secure living environment, health care, education and necessary life and enterprise development skills.
Vincent serves on the Board of Les Enfants de Dieu bringing his wealth of knowledge on youth empowerment and development.