Our Team

Meet Our Dedicated Team Members

Ishimwe Douce-Clémentine
Executive Director-Deputy

Dr Chris Lee Gifwandi
Executive Director & co-Founder

Dr Nganinka Linca Carmella
Director of Tayena Clinic

Vital Harakandi
Program Manager

Vital HARAKANDI is a community development and health programs leader currently serving as Program Manager at Jars of Love Community. He specializes in community health promotion and economic empowerment, supporting over 600 vulnerable women across community-based groups through savings initiatives, income-generating activities, and access to basic health services. He began his leadership journey as President of the Vision for Development Association (ADV), where he initiated a public secretariat income-generating activity providing thesis writing support and computer training to prepare young people for the job market. Vital has held key roles in administration, finance, and program coordination, including managing a missionary health center where he oversaw human resources, finance, and logistics for seven years. He also has experience in agro-livestock entrepreneurship, reinforcing his practical approach to economic empowerment. He is passionate about building sustainable community-based solutions that connect people’s needs with available resources. Alongside his professional work, he serves as a church elder, reflecting his commitment to holistic transformation.

Himbazimana Paulin
Community Manager

Dr Bénigne Hezagira
Field Manager