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About CareSphere

Our story, mission, values, and the people behind the initiative.

Our Story

Born from a Need for Inclusive Healthcare

CareSphere was founded with a clear understanding of the healthcare gaps that exist in underserved communities — especially for youth and women. Many individuals face significant barriers including limited facility access, financial constraints, unreliable health information, and deep-rooted social stigma around essential health topics.

By combining digital health technology with community-driven programs, CareSphere was built to be both a platform and a movement — one that bridges the gap between digital innovation and real-world healthcare delivery.

Today, CareSphere serves communities in Rwanda with a long-term vision of scaling across Sub-Saharan Africa, building more inclusive, resilient, and accessible health systems.

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What Makes Us Different

Integrated Approach: We combine digital tools with face-to-face community engagement.

Privacy-First: All services are delivered with full confidentiality and respect.

Community-Centered: Programs are designed with, not just for, the communities we serve.

Affordable Access: Healthcare should never be out of reach due to financial barriers.

Purpose

Mission & Vision

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Our Mission

To improve healthcare access by delivering inclusive, confidential, and affordable health services through a combination of digital innovation and community-based healthcare programs.

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Our Vision

A future where everyone — regardless of location, background, or socioeconomic status — can access trusted and holistic healthcare services across Rwanda and Sub-Saharan Africa.

What We Stand For

Our Core Values

These values guide every program, interaction, and decision at CareSphere.

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Inclusion

We serve everyone regardless of gender, age, background, or socioeconomic status, ensuring no one is left behind.

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Confidentiality

Privacy and dignity are paramount. All health services are delivered with strict confidentiality and respect.

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Innovation

We leverage digital technology to solve real healthcare challenges in creative, evidence-based ways.

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Community First

Our programs are rooted in the communities we serve, shaped by their needs, voices, and lived realities.

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Integrity

We operate with transparency, honesty, and accountability in everything we do.

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Quality Care

We are committed to providing reliable, evidence-based health information and services.

Leadership

Meet Our Founder

CEO
Founder & CEO

Gedeon Niyikomeye

Gedeon Niyikomeye is a Rwandan health and wellness professional with a background in Health Science and Physiotherapy. He is a YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa alumnus, Aspire Leaders Program alumnus, and a Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Entrepreneurship Programme participant, where he was awarded seed funding capital.

Gedeon participated in the UNLEASH Innovation Lab Rwanda and completed the Global Youth Climate Training with the Global Youth Coalition, UPG Sustainability Leadership Program, FXB Climate Summer Training, and the Franklin Covey "7 Habits of Highly Effective People" program. He holds a Safeguarding Essentials Certificate from Kaya and the Humanitarian Leadership Academy, and serves as a Global Youth Ambassador at Theirworld, Global Peace Ambassador at Global Peace Chain, and volunteer coach at iDebate Rwanda.

Health Science Physiotherapy YALI Alumnus TEF Fellow Community Health
Our Team

The People Behind CareSphere

A passionate, growing team dedicated to transforming healthcare access in our communities. Some positions are currently being filled — coming soon.

CEO

Gedeon Niyikomeye

Founder & CEO

Health Science & Physiotherapy professional, YALI alumnus, and TEF Fellow passionate about equitable digital health solutions for underserved communities.

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Hertier Hatangimana

Chief Operations Officer (COO)

Oversees day-to-day operations, program delivery, and organizational effectiveness to ensure CareSphere's mission is executed efficiently.

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Position Open

Partnerships & Fundraising Manager

Will lead strategic partnerships, donor relations, and fundraising efforts to sustain and scale CareSphere's programs.

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Emmanuel Niyogisubizo

Partnerships & Fundraising Asst. Manager

Supports partnership development, stakeholder engagement, and fundraising activities to expand CareSphere's reach and resources.

Communication And Marketing Manager

Vincent Ntawuruhunga

Communications & Marketing Manager

Leads CareSphere's communications strategy, brand voice, digital presence, and public health messaging across all platforms.

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Position Open

Community Engagement Coordinator

Will coordinate community health programs, grassroots campaigns, and local partnerships to deepen impact at the community level.

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Pacifique Niyoyakoze

Strategy & Innovation Manager

Drives CareSphere's strategic planning, program innovation, and development of new digital health solutions for community impact.

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Position Open

Finance & Administration Manager

Will oversee financial planning, budgeting, administration, and compliance to ensure organizational sustainability and accountability.

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Our Journey

CareSphere's Story So Far

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Founding Vision

CareSphere is conceived to address critical healthcare access gaps for youth and underserved communities in Rwanda.

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Platform Development

Digital health tools developed including telemedicine infrastructure and AI-powered symptom guidance modules.

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Community Programs Launch

First community health campaigns and workshops launched across Kigali, focusing on SRH and preventive healthcare.

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Growing Impact

Over 5,000 individuals reached through combined digital and in-person programs, with expanding partner network.

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Vision: Sub-Saharan Expansion

Long-term roadmap underway to scale CareSphere's model across Sub-Saharan Africa, building inclusive health systems.