Vianney MIRENGE MWIBIRITSA

Born in Bweremana in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Vianney MIRENGE MWIBIRITSA is an educator, public health professional, and human rights advocate with extensive experience in community service, humanitarian assistance, public administration, and peacebuilding.

He earned a Graduat diploma in French and African Linguistics from ISP Rutshuru and a Licence degree in Public Health from the Higher Institute of Peace and Development in Goma. His additional training includes trauma care, psychosocial and legal support for survivors of sexual violence, humanitarian logistics, and community water, sanitation, and hygiene.

Vianney began his career as a teacher and went on to serve as a school administrator and community organization coordinator. His humanitarian experience includes food distribution with LWF in Katale-Rutshuru and coordinating GOSD, an organization supporting the rights and development of disadvantaged people.

Throughout his career, he has held positions of responsibility in North Kivu’s provincial administration, including service in the Vice-Governor’s office and as a health expert. At the Baptist University of Congo in Goma, he served as Secretary-General for Administration and Budget Administrator.

His commitment to community well-being also led him to work in intercommunity peacebuilding with STARC, supporting stabilization and reconstruction in the Congo. More recently, he served as a Human Rights and Human Rights Monitoring Officer with GOSD, continuing his longstanding dedication to dignity and the protection of vulnerable people.

Vianney brings this broad experience and spirit of service to the work of Rehoboth Rescue Mission. His background in education, health, and human rights reflects a commitment to helping people rebuild their lives and strengthen their communities with dignity and hope.