Our Team

Meet the Changemakers Behind RCCA

A passionate team of refugee youth leading climate action, environmental conservation, and community resilience in Tongogara Refugee Settlement.

Leadership Team

Youth-Led. Community-Driven. Impact-Focused.

RCCA is guided by a 10-member Board Leadership Team, equally represented by women and men, all under the age of 35. This leadership structure reflects the demographics of Tongogara Refugee Settlement and demonstrates the power of youth leadership in addressing climate challenges.

Members

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Gawaar Juich

Director
Nationality: South Sudanese

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Trust Bvaranga

Assistant Director
Nationality: Zimbabwean

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Angelique Nzayisenga

Secretary
Nationality: Rwandan

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Elsa Bukasa

Program Manager
Nationality: Congolese

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Elie Nsala

Director for advocacy
Nationality: Congolese (USA)

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Stephen Ephraem

Media Director
Nationality: Zimbabweam

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Obey Mwadiwa

Regreening coordinator
Nationality: Zimbambwean

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Keren Bukasa

Child Focal Person
Nationality: Congolese

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Adelain Nifasha

Gender and Inclusivity Coordinator
Nationality: Burundian (USA)

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Mutombo Remmy Mwape

Accountant
Nationality: Congolese

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Hodavia Sefu

Environmental Awareness Coordinator
Nationality: Congolese 

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Jeannine Dukundima

Supporting Volunteer 
Nationaluity: Rwandan

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Steve Jaricha

Advisory Board
Nationality: Zimbabwean 

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Debora Bukasa

Supporting Volunteer
Nationality: Congolese

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Janvier Nishimwe

Advisory Board 
Nationality: Rwandan (USA)

Program & Operations Team

01.

Climate and Environmental Officers

  • Tree planting initiatives
  • Community clean-up campaigns
  • Climate awareness programs
  • Nursery development projects
  • Environmental advocacy and education
02.

Climate-Smart Agriculture Team

  •  Nutrition garden development
  • Sustainable food production
  • Agricultural training and mentorship
  • Income-generating agricultural activities
03.

Sustainable Livelihoods

  • Climate-smart agriculture
  • Organic agroforestry farming
  • Nutrition gardens
  • Green entrepreneurship opportunities