Safi is the co-founder, namesake, and inspiration behind Safi Life, and currently serves as Safi Life’s County Director. She is a shining example of what women can achieve even amidst incredible hardship and difficulty. A survivor of the 1994 genocide against Tutsi, Safi put herself through secondary school, was awarded funding for her university education and later completed her Master’s degree in Business Administration. She is dedicated to making a difference in Rwanda, and believes all women deserve equal access to an education.

Devon Ogden

Devon is the co-founder and Executive Director of Safi Life. While completing her university thesis during a summer in Rwanda, Devon met Safi and they formed a lifelong friendship. Together, they founded the organization and continue to build it through shared vision.

Devon’s commitment to philanthropy extends also to her work in California real estate. She donates 10% of her proceeds from each transaction to charity, allowing her clients to support causes close to their hearts. Devon is committed to Love above all, female empowerment, and generational change.

Jean-Pierre Nkuranga

Jean-Pierre (J.P.) is one of the pioneers of Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village and served for 5 years as the Director of the Informal Education which helps 500 orphans from all regions of Rwanda and graduates 125 of them every year.

J.P. has worked with the Rwandan government on many projects enhancing the life conditions of vulnerable people. He is the co-founder of AERG (Genocide Survivors Student Association) which helps genocide survivors cope with post-genocide’s challenges. He is passionate about restoring the rhythm of life to vulnerable orphans of genocide, HIV/AIDS heads of household, and women in need.

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