Our People, Our Strength

Meet the dedicated team of professionals and volunteers working tirelessly to protect lives and restore dignity across Tanzania.

Leadership Team

Our experienced leadership team guides HLDI's strategic direction and ensures excellence in all our humanitarian programs.

Rt. Rev Severine Niwemugizi

Rt. Rev Severine Niwemugizi

Organization Chairperson

Rt. Rev. Severine Niwemugizi is the current Bishop of Rulenge–Ngara Diocese. Among his many leadership roles, he served as the President of the Tanzania Episcop...

Rev Godfrey Baraka Rusasa

Rev Godfrey Baraka Rusasa

Executive Secretary

He serves as the Executive Secretary to the Board and General Meetings, overseeing the day-to-day operations of RN-HLDI while ensuring compliance with governanc...

Sr. Leocardia Bernado

Sr. Leocardia Bernado

Board Chairperson

She serves as the Chairperson of the Board, providing strategic leadership and governance to the organization. She leads the Board of Directors in ensuring lega...

Mr. Manase King (Esq)

Mr. Manase King (Esq)

Assistant Executive Secretary

He is a senior legal practitioner in Tanzania, a member of the Tanganyika Law Society and the East African Law Society. As the Assistant Executive Secretary and...

Mr. Godson Charugamba

Mr. Godson Charugamba

Accountant

He is a degree-holder and motivated accountant with strong expertise in accounting, financial management, and professional growth. He is resourceful, innovative...

Ms. Esther Magambo

Ms. Esther Magambo

Office Administrator & Clerk

She serves as the Office Administrator and Clerk to the Board and General Meetings, providing essential administrative coordination and ensuring smooth, organiz...

Mr. Athanas Kiyumbi

Mr. Athanas Kiyumbi

Staff

He is experienced in project proposal development, strategic planning, results-based project management, and partnership building across food security, sustaina...

Ms. Mastidia Richard

Ms. Mastidia Richard

Staff

Manages administrative coordination across the organization β€” from scheduling and correspondence to records management β€” keeping office operations organized, re...

Our Departments

Specialized teams working together to deliver comprehensive humanitarian support.

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Food Security Department

Promotes food security through emergency relief, sustainable agriculture, nutrition education, livelihood support, market access, vulnerability assessments, and advocacy for the rights of vulnerable communities.

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Civic Education and Good Governance Department

Empowers citizens through awareness of rights and responsibilities, promotes accountability, transparency, civic participation, conflict resolution, and stronger democratic governance systems.

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Gender, Child Protection and Safeguarding Department

Protects vulnerable groups by promoting gender equality, preventing violence and exploitation, strengthening child protection systems, supporting survivors, and ensuring safe organizational practices.

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Environmental Conservation and Restoration Department

Leads environmental protection through reforestation, ecosystem restoration, biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, community training, environmental awareness, and policy advocacy.

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Social Services and WASH Department

Improves community well-being through case management, psychosocial support, child protection, water supply systems, sanitation facilities, hygiene promotion, and disease prevention.

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MEAL and Resource Mobilization Department

Strengthens organizational impact through monitoring, evaluation, accountability, learning, fundraising, proposal development, donor relations, and sustainability planning.

Our Volunteers

Passionate individuals dedicating their time and skills to make a difference in communities across Tanzania.

Become Part of the Mission

Join our team of dedicated professionals and volunteers making a difference in communities across Tanzania.

RN-HLDI

RN-HLDI is a Non-Governmental, Non-Profit, and Non-Partisan Organization committed to protecting human life, promoting social well-being, and supporting development. Established in 2025, it carries forward the humanitarian work of the former Human Life Defence Department of Rulenge-Ngara Catholic Diocese.

Contact Us

Plot No. 597 – 600, Mission Street, Biharamulo Urban P.O. Box 107, Biharamulo-Kagera
+255 787 091 960
+255 755 662 788
0282225052
info@rn-hldi.or.tz
www.rn-hldi.or.tz/

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