OUR PARTNERS
Free Methodist Church
Bishop Samuel Kayinamura
Bishop Samuel Kayinamura is the Head of the Free Methodist Church in Rwanda. Prior to this appointment, Samuel was a teacher at Gitsimbwe Primary School in the Nyamasheke district of Rwanda, on the shores of Lake Kivi which he still considers 'home'.
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However Samuel, his wife Rachel and their family now live in Kigali, where Samuel is based. He has in recent years visited England several times, his first visit being to study an intensive English course when English took over from French as the second language of his country.
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Samuel delights in coming to meet supporters of the Trust in England as well as visiting children in schools linked with schools in Rwanda. He regards it as highly important that he is able to thank people here for the support they've given to his fellow countrymen. He is also keen to encourage others to visit Rwanda for themselves, and is a great ambassador for the country he loves.
PHARP
Gilbert Muhire
MUHIRE Gilbert was born on May 16, 1983 in Rwanda. He is a Christian leader with a background in organisational leadership, administration, and finance. Currently, he serves as the executive director of PHARP-Rwanda.
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From 2013 to 2023, Gilbert served as the school principal at Kigali Christian School. His professional experience spans over seven years in educational leadership, six years in finance and administration, and six years in teaching. Prior to joining PHARP-Rwanda, he help key roles including director of administration and finance at Youth for Christ Rwanda and junior accountant at the Canadian High Commission in Kigali.
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Gilbert holds a postgraduate diploma in organisational leadership from the Abundant Leadership Institute and a bachelor's degree in business administration from UNILAK. He also holds a master's degree in business administration from the Adventist University of Central Africa.
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Passionate about serving vulnerable communities, Gilbert brings both compassion and commitment to his work.
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He is married to Diana, and together they are blessed with a son named Evan.
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To learn more about PHARP, visit their website here.