Our team is comprised of genuinely gifted minds

Jean Marie Ishimwe is the Founder of Nawezaa, a 3rd year Journalism and Media studies student at the University of Nairobi and has over 3 years experience supporting the implementation of development projects in non-governmental organizations,supporting communication processes and assisting monitoring and evaluation functions.

His passion is supporting the empowerment of vulnerable communities by giving them the skills and support they need to improve their situations and he is currently working on advocacy related projects to raise the plight of refugees and marginalised communities .

He brings Digital skills training, Communication:social media management, graphic design , video capture and editing, Curriculum development,Training hub management, Project support: community, Guidance and counseling, mobilization, managing partner, Public speaking to Nawezaa.

When not busy , Jean likes to cycle , attend events and watching documentaries

Rwandan Refugee, Country of Residence - Kenya

Jean Marie’s Quote : “If you believe, You become.“

McCreadie is a First Year Journalism and media studies student at Masinde Muliro University Of Science and Technology and currently working as the acting chief-editor and writer of Nawezaa Media in charge of writing stories and articles and editing Nawezaa content.

He is incredibly passionate about the power of news to impact and change the community and this has pushed him to invest his career in journalism.

McCreadie is significantly experienced in editing, writing and content creation and always wishes to have greater cohesion with the team Nawezaa .

When he is not busy he likes to watch football and movies.

His objective is to become an outstanding journalist for Africa who will change the face of Africa to the world.

Nasir Jacob is passionate about technology. He brings to Nawezaa skills in Graphic Design, Video Creation and Editing, Photography and Videography and Web Design.

His interests are giving back to the community and for the past few years he has been involved in community service whilst continuing with his studies. "I am looking forward to using my skills in the community intervening and solving the challenges facing refugees and other marginalized groups."

Nasir’s hobbies are Drawing, Playing football and Exploring and learning new things.

Sudanese Refugee, Country of Residence - Kenya

Nasir’s Quote: “Everyone has a unique potential in them but they do not realize it until they get exposed to it”

Genevieve graduated from Kenyatta University with a Bachelor's degree in Education Arts (English and literature).

She is passionate about community service and working with and for Refugees. She has worked as a teacher in a variety of schools here in kenya and has a soft heart for volunteering work where she has served as community leader for the past two years.

As a refugee, she has a special interest in Refugee youths because of the many challenges that young people living in a country of Asylum. "l look forward to working with the young generation to focus our energy towards identifying and hopefully coming up with realistic and achievable durable solutions in the coming future."
Gene enjoys travelling and meeting new people!

Rwandan Refugee, Country of Residence - Kenya