Project Description

Who are we

SEMERERA was created in 2013 by young men and women in love with justice and equality for all. The name Semerera is a Kirundi word that relates to the French “make your voice heard” or “denounce”, and relates to the ultimate goal of the founders of the organization to encourage members of local communities to vigorously denounce and find lasting solutions to the most pressing social problems that haunt them. These problems include the various forms of discrimination against women, girls and children. To achieve this, the organization relies first of all on awareness-raising, the promotion of positive masculinity, legal and social support for victims of violence. On the other hand, we use advocacy and capacity building programs, to encourage the effective participation of women in the decision-making process, the peaceful resolution of conflicts and the contribution to the socio-economic development of their communities.

SEMERERA envisions a free, egalitarian and inclusive society for all without distinction

SEMERERA enables men and women of local communities to take charge of their own inclusive and sustainable development

Goals

  • Support socio-economic development initiatives of local communities through capacity building and advocacy

  • Encourage the leadership and participation of women in participation and decision-making through training on their economic, social, cultural and political rights

  • Encourage responsible masculinity through awareness campaigns and other means of mobilization.

  • Establishment and legal strengthening of committees to protect the rights of women, girls and children as a bulwark against gender-based violence and other abuses

  • Establish a counseling and psychosocial support center for victims of violence and other abuses

Social Groups

GRADUATED MEMBERS 3567
REINFORCED GROUPS 82
GROUPS IN TRAINING 10
GROUPS ON WAITING LIST 24

OPENING TIME

Monday 9:00 – 17:00
Tuesday 9:00 – 17:00
Wednesday 9:00 – 15:00
Thursday 9:00 – 17:00
Friday 9:00 – 17:00
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

OUR ADRESS

 Boulevard Mwambutsa,
Africana House Building, 3rd Floor n. 5, Kigobe
Bujumbura – Burundi

FIKIRI NZOYISENGA
FIKIRI NZOYISENGAExecutive Director
Email: fikiri@semerera.org
DANCILLA NDUWIMANA
DANCILLA NDUWIMANAFinancial manager
Email: dancilla@semerera.org
PRISCILLE BIMENYIMANA
PRISCILLE BIMENYIMANACommunity Coordinator
Email: priscille@semerera.org
ALINE MANIRAKOZE
ALINE MANIRAKOZECommunity Coordinator
Email: aline@semerera.org
FRANCOIS KIGONGWE
FRANCOIS KIGONGWECommunity Coordinator
Email: francois@semerera.org