Our Team
Azizi Life centers around the work of hundreds of artisans, and is made possible by an amazing staff and a network of amazing partners and volunteers working all over the world – for whom we are very thankful.
Rwanda
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Jeannine
Chief Executive Officer – Board of Directors
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Sheila
Chief Operating Officer – Board of Directors
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Venantie
Impact Director – Board of Directors
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Christi
International Liaison – Board of Directors
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Tom
Finance Director – Board of Directors
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Elisabeth
Manager of Craft Production & Quality Control
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Angelique
Manager of Azizi Life Experiences & Café
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Emmanuel
Manager of Packaging & Distribution
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Theoneste
Manager of Kigali Studio
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Jean Pierre
Manager of Gorilla Gift Shop Kinigi
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Michel
Manager of Beeutiful Creations
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Richard
Logistics & Building Manager Byimana
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Crafts Team
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Packing & Distribution Team
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Beeutiful Creations Team
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Impact Team & Adult Literacy Teachers
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Experiences Facilitators
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Office Support
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Byimana Café Team
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Gorilla Gift Shop Team
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Kigali Studio Team
Ubuzima Bwiza Iwacu – The Rwandan Board overseeing all of the impact Projects in Rwanda
U.S.A
U.S. Admin & Marketing Team
Current U.S. Board
Responsible for all U.S. operations, and for oversight and the smooth running of all the charitable work of Azizi Life globally. Plus providing support and advice to all the connected social enterprises in Rwanda.
Previous U.S. Board Members
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Our Artisan Partners
We partner with 760+ skilled Rwandan artisans, connecting local crafting cooperatives to global markets.
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Our Products
Ethically sourced, handcrafted home decor and accessories made from local, natural, and renewable materials
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Our Mission
A fair-trade non-profit creating economic opportunities and supporting community impact initiatives in Rwanda.
