About NFCO

Habiyaremye Fidel is a development practitioner, youth empowerment leader, cultural heritage advocate, and social entrepreneur with over 5 years of experience in community development, youth leadership, cultural heritage, social innovation, and nonprofit leadership. He is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Nkurage for Charity Organization (NFCO), where he provides strategic leadership in advancing the organization's mission to empower disadvantaged children and youth, including persons with disabilities, through education, talent development, skills building, and inclusive community-led development. Since co-founding NFCO in 2022, Fidel has led initiatives supporting vulnerable children, youth empowerment, education access, talent development, community resilience, and partnership building. Fidel is also the Founder and CEO of Nkurage U Rwanda Ltd, established in 2025, a social enterprise focused on cultural heritage preservation, tourism, community development, and youth entrepreneurship. Through his work, he has championed the connection between cultural heritage, education, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development. From 2024 to 2025, Fidel served as a CorpsAfrica Rwanda Volunteer in Ngororero District, where he worked directly with rural communities to design and implement sustainable, community-led solutions using Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) and Human-Centered Design (HCD) approaches. His work included youth economic empowerment, community mobilization, capacity building, agriculture, livestock development, and local leadership. Fidel holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History and Heritage Studies from the University of Rwanda and is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Development Studies. He has also received professional training from Rwanda Heritage Hub, ICCROM, the African Management Institute, and CorpsAfrica. Among his achievements, Fidel was the Winner of the Rwanda Heritage Hub Cultural Heritage Project Pitch Competition for the Rwanda Traditional Food Project, recognized for its innovative approach to preserving Rwanda's culinary heritage while creating sustainable economic opportunities. Fidel's leadership is driven by a commitment to youth empowerment, education, cultural heritage preservation, social innovation, and inclusive development. He believes that every young person regardless of their background or circumstances should have the opportunity to discover their potential, develop their abilities, and contribute meaningfully to their community and society.

Shumbusho Jean Damascene is a Rwandan Registered Nurse, humanitarian, and social entrepreneur committed to advancing healthcare, education, and community development. As Co-Founder and Auditor General of NKURAGE FOR CHARITY ORGANIZATION, he contributes to organizational governance, accountability, and initiatives that empower children, youth, women, and vulnerable communities. Professionally, he serves as a Registered Nurse at King Faisal Hospital, where his experience in patient-centered care has strengthened his commitment to compassion, service, and community well-being. He is passionate about public health, humanitarian leadership, youth empowerment, and sustainable development. Through his leadership and service, Shumbusho is dedicated to building stronger, healthier, and more inclusive communities where every individual has the opportunity to live with dignity and reach their full potential.