A faith-based foundation helping vulnerable children and youth access opportunities, develop their potential and build a better future.
Our story
BIF grew from a simple desire to give back
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The beginning
A simple desire to give back
While living and working in the Kigeme area of Nyamagabe District, Alexandre Rekeraho came closer to the realities of children whose education and future were being affected by poverty and difficult circumstances.
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First steps
Supporting children with what he had
Having personally experienced how educational support can change a person's life, he began supporting children with the resources available to him.
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2020
The initiative becomes organized
With the support of Peace Mutoni, his fiancée at the time and now his wife, the initiative became more organized through school-material support, advocacy, mentorship and encouragement.
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Today
Blessed to Impact Foundation
These early efforts gradually developed into the wider vision that became Blessed to Impact Foundation, serving children, youth and families across the community.
Our Mission
To break the cycle of poverty by empowering vulnerable children and youth through education, mentorship, personal development and community support.
Our Vision
To see every child and youth in Rwanda empowered with education, values and purpose, rising out of poverty to become a generation of responsible, inspired and transformed leaders.
What guides us
Our core values
Compassion
Serving children, youth and families with love, empathy and dignity.
Integrity
Acting with honesty, transparency and accountability.
Excellence
Striving for high standards in our programmes and services.
Faith in God
Serving with love, humility and compassion, guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Equity and Inclusion
Every child deserves an opportunity to succeed regardless of background, status, church or ability.
Collaboration
Working with parents, caregivers, schools, local authorities, churches, volunteers and partners.
Empowerment
Helping children and youth develop their potential, confidence and ability to become responsible members of their communities.
Our approach
A continuum of support, from childhood to youth
We do not stop when a child finishes a school year. BIF walks with each child as they grow, adapting our support at every stage.
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Early childhood
Getting children into school with the materials, meals and health cover they need.
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Primary years
Keeping children in class with follow-up, academic support and after-school mentorship.
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Adolescence
Discovering talents and building character, values and life skills.
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Youth
Growing leadership, purpose and the confidence to serve their own communities.
Dr. Alexandre Rekeraho is the Founder and Council Chairperson of Blessed to Impact Foundation (BIF). He is a cybersecurity professional and researcher currently based in Warsaw, Poland. He holds a PhD and Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. His professional journey has taken him from working in Rwanda to studying and building his career in Europe. But the story behind BIF is much more personal. Growing up in Rwanda, Alexandre experienced some of the challenges faced by children from families with limited resources. Through sponsorship from Compassion International, he received support that helped him continue his education and develop leadership skills. That experience showed him at a young age how much a child’s life can change when someone chooses to believe in them and invest in their future. From 2017 to 2019, while working at Kigeme District Hospital in Nyamagabe, Alexandre had the opportunity to live and work closely within the community, where he witnessed firsthand the hardships faced by many children and young people. He saw children dropping out of school because their families could not afford to keep them there, and others who were not attending school at all. For many families, poverty meant that even basic educational needs could stand between a child and their future. Seeing this reminded Alexandre of his own journey and how different his life might have been without someone choosing to support him. He began helping children where he could. What started as a personal desire to help gradually grew into something bigger: a vision to reach more children and give them the support, encouragement, and opportunities they need to move forward. As a Christian, Alexandre believes that the opportunities and support he received were not meant to end with him. Through BIF, he wants to pass that blessing forward—to show children love, help them overcome the barriers created by poverty, encourage them to discover their potential, and give them hope for a better future while sharing the love and hope found in Jesus Christ. Why BIF Matters to Me “Someone once believed in me and invested in my future. That support helped me stay in school, develop as a leader, and become who I am today. Years later, when I saw children in Kigeme missing school or dropping out because their families could not afford it, I saw part of my own story in them. Through Blessed to Impact Foundation, I want to pass forward the opportunity I was once given and help another child believe that a different future is possible.
Peace has supported the initiative from its earliest days, helping it become more organized in 2020 through school-material support, advocacy, mentorship and encouragement.
I am a development professional and environmental conservationist with experience in community development, child and youth support, communication, finance, project planning, monitoring and evaluation, resource mobilization, partnership development and environmental conservation. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the University of Rwanda and the Post graduate diploma in Education from Catholic University of Rwanda. I am passionate about contributing to initiatives that improve the well-being of children, young people, communities and the environment. I began my professional journey in the Kigeme Diocese in 2017, working in a project supported by Compassion International, where I served as a Tutor, supporting children and young people through educational and holistic development activities. I later served as a Communication Social Worker (CSW) in the same institution, gaining valuable experience in communication, community engagement, social support and working with children, sponsors and communities (Correspondence). These experiences strengthened my commitment to serving vulnerable children and young people and contributing to community transformation. In 2023, I joined the Biodiversity Conservation Organization (BIOCOOR), where I have progressively taken on broader responsibilities. I started as a Finance Assistant, supporting financial administration and effective management of organizational resources. I then served as a Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, strengthening my expertise in project planning, results-based management, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, learning, and evidence-based decision-making. I subsequently became a Resource Mobilization and Collaboration Officer, focusing on fundraising, proposal development, donor engagement, partnership development and institutional collaboration. I currently serve as Resource Mobilization, Collaboration, Project Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (RMC&PMO) at BIOCOOR, where I contribute to resource mobilization, partnerships and collaborations, project monitoring and evaluation, reporting, organizational learning, and the development and management of conservation and community development initiatives. My professional interests include biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration, climate resilience, sustainable livelihoods, community-based natural resource management, environmental governance and support and advocate for talented vulnerable children and youths towards inclusive development. I have received training in different areas including grant proposal development and writing, project management, child protection and first aid after trauma, human rights and social justice, building an inclusive society and preventing violent extremism and radicalization. These experiences have strengthened my commitment to protecting vulnerable people, promoting inclusion, and creating meaningful opportunities for children and youth. I am a Council member of Blessed to Impact Foundation (BIF), where I contribute to the Foundation's governance and its mission of empowering vulnerable children and young people through education, mentorship, personal development, and community support. I believe that sustainable transformation begins by equipping people with knowledge, values, skills, opportunities, and the confidence to contribute positively to their communities. As a committed Christian, my faith in Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior guides my values, service, and commitment to making a positive contribution to society. I am honest, flexible, determined, and results-oriented, with a strong commitment to lifelong learning and service.
I am a dedicated and results oriented professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Rwanda and approximately Nine years of professional experience in field operations, coordination, and community focused programs. I have gained valuable experience working with organizations including Bboxx, RDIS (Rural Development Inter-Diocesan Service) and EAR Kigeme as Communication Social Worker (CSW) in the project supported by Compassion International by now. During my career, I have developed strong skills in field coordination, project implementation, stakeholder engagement, team collaboration, community mobilization, reporting, and problem-solving. As a Field Coordinator at RDIS, I was responsible for supporting and coordinating field activities, working closely with communities and stakeholders, monitoring program implementation, and contributing to the achievement of organizational objectives.
