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Jeannette Kagame
First Lady of Rwanda
Assumed role April 22, 2000
President
Paul Kagame
Preceded by
Serafina Bizimungu
First Lady of African Union
In role 30 January 2018 – 10 February 2019
President
Paul Kagame
Preceded by
Djene Kaba Condé
Succeeded by
Entissar Amer
Personal details
Born
Jeannette Nyiramongi
(1962-08-10) August 10, 1962 (age 61) Ngozi, Burundi
Nationality
Rwandan
Spouse
Paul Kagame
(m. 1989)
Children
5
Residence(s)
State House, Kiyovu, Kigali
Profession
First Lady of Rwanda
Website
www.imbutofoundation.org jeannettekagame.com
Jeannette Nyiramongi Kagame (Jeannette Nyiramongi,[1] born August 10, 1962) is the wife of Paul Kagame. She became the First Lady of Rwanda when her husband took office as President in 2000. Kagame is the founder and chairman of Imbuto Foundation,[2] a non-profit organization whose mission is to support the development of a healthy, educated and prosperous society.
Jeannette Kagame returned to her native Rwanda following the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsis.[3] She has since become devoted to uplifting the lives of vulnerable population in Rwanda, particularly those of widows, orphans and impoverished families.
Kagame hosted the first African First Ladies’ Summit on Children and HIV/AIDS Prevention in May 2001 in Kigali, Rwanda.[3] The summit led to the founding of the PACFA (Protection and Care of Families against HIV/AIDS).[3] an initiative primarily focused on providing a holistic approach to HIV prevention and care for the whole family. Kagame later co-founded the Organisation of African First Ladies against HIV/AIDS (OAFLA) in 2002, and served as its president from 2004 until 2006.[3]
Over the years, PACFA grew to include projects other than those in the HIV/AIDS domain and in 2007 the Imbuto Foundation - which means “seed” in Kinyarwanda - was established. The Foundation implements various projects such as: extending basic care and economic support to HIV affected families; enhancing knowledge and changing attitudes towards adolescent sexual and reproductive health; protecting youth against HIV/AIDS; malaria prevention; motivating girls to excel in school; providing scholarships to disadvantaged youth; promoting a reading culture; mentoring and equipping youth with entrepreneurial and leadership skills.
The First Lady is also a patron of the Rotary Club Virunga, based in Kigali, which established the first public library in Rwanda in 2012.[3] Mrs. Kagame is also a member of the board of directors for several organizations, including the Global Coalition of Women against HIV/AIDS and the Friends of the Global Fund Africa.[3]
In 2010, Kagame received an Honorary Doctor of Laws from Oklahoma Christian University for her contribution to the worldwide fight against HIV/AIDS and poverty.[4] In the same year, she was appointed Special Representative on Child Nutrition by the World Food Program (WFP). In 2009, UNICEF presented the Children’s Champions Award to President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame in recognition of their efforts at improving the lives of children in Rwanda. In 2007, World Health Organization (WHO) appointed her the High Representative of the Africa AIDS Vaccine Program (AAVP), to ensure the active participation of African stakeholders in all areas of HIV and AIDS vaccine research and development.
In December 2018, Kagame was named UNAIDS Special Ambassador of Adolescent Health and Well Being.[5]
Kagame holds a degree in Business and Management Science.[6]
^"His Excellency Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda". paulkagame.com. Archived from the original on 2009-09-05. Retrieved 2009-10-11. Paul Kagame is married to Jeannette Nyiramongi and they have four children.
^"Our Founder and Chairperson - IMBUTO Foundation". www.imbutofoundation.org. Retrieved 2021-10-20.
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