H.E. Mrs. Jeannette Kagame is a devoted First Lady, mother and advocate for the uplifting of vulnerable communities in Rwanda. In her years as First Lady, H.E. Mrs. Jeannette Kagame has invested in personifying the professional merit, strong family values, and social grace an empowered woman should aim for.
She is the patron of the SOS Children’s Village – Rwanda, and Chairperson of Unity Club, which strives towards social cohesion and of the long-term development goals for Rwanda.
The First Lady also chairs the Imbuto Foundation, which grew from a rapid and effective response to the spread of HIV/AIDS in Rwanda during and following the Genocide Against the Tutsi, to a holistic model catering to the entire life cycles of diverse beneficiaries.(…)
First Lady of the Republic of Rwanda And
Chairperson of Imbuto Foundation
Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters awarded by the University of Global Health Equity in recognition of her exceptional leadership, distinguished public service, and lasting contributions to education, health, and equity in Rwanda, across Africa, and beyond.
FIGO Distinguished Recognition Award in Women's Health, awarded by FIGO for her lifelong commitment to advancing women's health and rights.
Award by the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts during the 12th Africa Regional Conference of the World Association of Girl Guides held in Nyamata, Bugesera District for her tireless efforts in championing the empowerment of the girl child in Rwanda.
Special Ambassador for Adolescent Health and Wellbeing, as appointed by UNAIDS, in Kigali, Rwanda, for the First Lady’s unwavering commitment to uplifting the lives of adolescents, via HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, along with youth empowerment.
The African Women of Excellence Award, received at the Women of Excellence Awards Gala Dinner in Johannesburg, South Africa. The awards are an initiative of the African Union Commission and the African Diaspora Forum, which recognizes Women of Africa and African descent, for their contributions to success in the struggle for freedom, development, and peace; and independence in political, social and economic spheres throughout the world.
African Woman Personality of the Year and African Heroine Award, given by the Dutch-based The Voice Magazine, for her active, relentless and passionate devotion to uplifting the lives of vulnerable people in Rwanda.
Team Heart Humanitarian Award, given in Boston (USA) at the fundraiser for the first Rwandan cardiac care center, in recognition for her work and dedication to impacting marginalized communities.
Award for Fighting Gender-Based Violence and promoting Women Empowerment, given at the 5th Kigali International Conference Declaration (KICD) General Assembly, held in Algiers (Algeria), in recognition for her initiated range One Stop Centre, to holistically prevent and respond to GBV.
Outstanding Global Leader award in recognition of her contribution to promoting the rights of women and girls by Women Inspiration and Enterprise (WIE), a global movement conference and community for women, in Cape Town, South Africa.
Honorary Doctorate, Doctor of Laws Honoris Causa presented at Oklahoma Christian University for her significant contribution to the worldwide fight against HIV/AIDS and poverty.
Award presented in recognition of her role in promoting Girls’ Education, presented by the congregation “Les SoeursAuxiliatrices” at Ecole Notre Dame de Karubanda, Huye district.
