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
Gawaar Juish
Director
Nationality: South Sudanese
Trust Bvaranga
Assistant Director
Nationality: Zimbabwean
Angelique Nzayisenga
Secretary
Nationality: Rwandan
Elsa Bukasa
Program Manager
Nationality: Congolese
Elie Nsala
Director for advocacy
Nationality: Congolese (USA)
Stephen Ephraem
Media Director
Nationality: Zimbabweam
Obey Mwadiwa
Greening Planting coordinator
Nationality: Zimbambwean
Keren Bukasa
Child Focal Person
Nationality: Congolese
Adelain Nifasha
Gender and Inclusivity Coordinator
Nationality: Burundian (USA)
Remmy Mwape
Accountant
Nationality: Congolese
Hodavia Sefu
Environmental Awareness Coordinator
Nationality: CongoleseÂ
Jeannine Dukundima
Supporting VolunteerÂ
Nationaluity: Rwandan
Steve Jaricha
Advisory Board
Nationality: ZimbabweanÂ
Debora Bukasa
Supporting Volunteer
Nationality: Congolese
Janvier Nishimwe
Advisory BoardÂ
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
- Â 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