I am a community-engaged program facilitator and media professional with over 8 years of experience designing and delivering training programs, mentoring youth, and coordinating field-based outreach across Rwanda. I have collaborated with international development organizations, notably GIZ Rwanda, delivering SGBV awareness and prevention initiatives while keeping content ethical and community-sensitive. I also founded Mountain Design Studio and Remembrance Foundation Rwanda to strengthen youth education, cultural memory, and grassroots mobilization. I am passionate about scalable impact through structured program delivery, field coordination, and building partnerships with local leaders and community networks. I lead curriculum development, stakeholder engagement, and mentorship programs that empower young people and community organizations across Rwanda.…

Faysal C. Mutesa

I am a community-engaged program facilitator and media professional with over 8 years of experience designing and delivering training programs, mentoring youth, and coordinating field-based outreach across Rwanda. I have collaborated with international development organizations, notably GIZ Rwanda, delivering SGBV awareness and prevention initiatives while keeping content ethical and community-sensitive. I also founded Mountain Design Studio and Remembrance Foundation Rwanda to strengthen youth education, cultural memory, and grassroots mobilization. I am passionate about scalable impact through structured program delivery, field coordination, and building partnerships with local leaders and community networks. I lead curriculum development, stakeholder engagement, and mentorship programs that empower young people and community organizations across Rwanda.…

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I am a community-engaged program facilitator and media professional with over 8 years of experience designing and delivering training programs, mentoring youth, and coordinating field-based outreach across Rwanda. I have collaborated with international development organizations, notably GIZ Rwanda, delivering SGBV awareness and prevention initiatives while keeping content ethical and community-sensitive. I also founded Mountain Design Studio and Remembrance Foundation Rwanda to strengthen youth education, cultural memory, and grassroots mobilization.

I am passionate about scalable impact through structured program delivery, field coordination, and building partnerships with local leaders and community networks. I lead curriculum development, stakeholder engagement, and mentorship programs that empower young people and community organizations across Rwanda.

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Language

Kinyarwanda
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Video Content Producer & Field Media Technician at GIZ Rwanda (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Produced educational video content for GIZ Rwanda partner organizations in SGBV awareness and prevention across multiple districts. Served on-set as technical media specialist during community outreach sessions, supporting field delivery of program communications. Collaborated with international staff and local partners to ensure content aligned with program goals and community sensitivity requirements. Contributed to awareness campaigns reaching youth and community groups, and maintained adherence to strict content and ethical standards within an international NGO program framework.
Founder & Program Coordinator at Mountain Design Studio / Remembrance Foundation Rwanda
January 1, 2023 - Present
Founded and managed two community-focused organizations, overseeing program design, delivery, and stakeholder engagement. Coordinated field activities and community outreach programs focused on education, historical preservation, and youth empowerment. Developed and delivered structured training for community organizations and memorial institutions; built partnerships with local authorities, NGOs, and community groups to advance objectives. Managed multiple work streams to ensure quality delivery aligned with organizational goals.
Storytelling & Film Production Mentor at Kwetu Film Institute & Rwanda Film Project
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Mentored nearly 100 young Rwandan filmmakers and storytellers, guiding them through training from concept to final delivery. Designed and facilitated workshop curricula for youth in diverse settings, including low-resource communities. Coordinated multi-session training programs, managing scheduling, participant tracking, and progress reporting. Engaged local stakeholders and community leaders to support program participation and outreach.
Media Design & Community Trainer at Imitana Production
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2022
Facilitated workshops across Rwanda, coordinating field-based training sessions in multiple districts. Worked with community groups, youth organizations, and local authorities to deliver program activities. Developed training materials and managed logistics for workshops in rural and semi-urban settings. Built sustained relationships with community networks to support ongoing program impact.

Education

Media Design Training — Visual Communication, Graphic Design & Multimedia at Professional Development Program Rwanda
January 1, 2017 - June 19, 2026
A2 Diploma in Information Technology and Management at Secondary Education Rwanda
January 11, 2030 - June 19, 2026

Qualifications

Certificate of Domestic Company Registration
April 28, 2023 - June 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Professional Services