Registered in Rwanda
A Kigali-based council with formal governance and a clear mandate for community-centered development.
Kigali, Rwanda | Youth-led sustainable development
QS Impact Kigali Council
Mobilizing young leaders to build a greener, safer, and more inclusive Rwanda through practical SDG-driven initiatives.
Youth-led delivery
University students, graduates, and young professionals turn local needs into measurable projects.
SDG-aligned programs
Workstreams connect education, climate resilience, safer public spaces, and strategic partnerships.
Mandate
A council built for practical, youth-led change.
QS Impact Kigali Council empowers young leaders to design and implement solutions that respond to real community priorities across Kigali and beyond.
Mission
Empower SDG-driven leadership.
Empower and engage young leaders in the implementation of SDG-driven initiatives that improve everyday life at community level.
Vision
Incubate youth-led innovation.
Ignite and incubate youth-led innovations that accelerate sustainable development and shape a better future for all.
Health & well-being
Promoting healthier practices and quality of life for communities.
Gender equality
Supporting equal opportunity for women and girls to lead and thrive.
Sustainable cities
Creating safer, inclusive, and resilient urban spaces.
Climate action
Running campaigns, workshops, and restoration projects.
Partnerships
Building local and global networks to scale impact.
Programs
Current priorities with measurable community value.
2025-2030 flagship
1000 Trees Initiative
School-based tree planting, environmental clubs and long-term tree care.
- 1,000+ trees planted under the 2025-2030 program.
- Collaboration with Green Heroes Austria supports the 1,000 Trees for Rwanda initiative.
Project details
A five-year restoration commitment supporting Rwanda's green growth agenda through school-based tree planting, student environmental clubs, and climate education.
- Fruit trees, agroforestry species, and native varieties.
- Ongoing care through school clubs and volunteers.
24-month transformation
Kimisange Safe Learning & Green Community
A proposed safer, greener campus for 2,700+ students at a 7-hectare public school.
- Road relocation and secure school boundaries.
- Climate-resilient classrooms, pathways, and playgrounds.
Project details
A proposed transformation of a 7-hectare public school serving 2,700+ students into a safer, greener, more inclusive learning environment.
- Youth training and community-supportive facilities.
School leadership
SDG Champions Program
Practical sustainability education that helps secondary students lead local action.
- Launched with 60 Senior 5 and Senior 6 students.
- Supports plastic-free campaigns and awareness clubs.
Project details
Practical sustainability education for secondary students, introducing climate action, sustainable cities, and youth responsibility.
- Designed to grow a network of SDG youth ambassadors.
Education continuity
KOMEZA WIGE INITIATIVE
Their Future Our Care
School fees, learning materials and mentorship to help students stay in school.
- 5 students supported in 2025-2026.
- 2026-2027 target: 10 students.
Project details
KOMEZA WIGE is QS Impact Kigali Council's education-continuity initiative supporting students whose schooling is at risk because their families cannot meet education costs. It combines school-fee and learning-material support with consistent mentorship through completion.
- 5 Kinyinya students received full-year school fees and learning materials in 2025-2026.
- Target: expand to 10 students in 2026-2027 while continuing support for current participants.
- Planned reach: Nduba, Jali, Jabana, Gatsata, and Kinyinya sectors.
6-month micro-restoration
Nduba Playground Restoration
A safer, cleaner football playground for community sport, including the rainy season.
- Ground leveling and basic drainage.
- Gender-responsive sanitation and handwashing.
Project details
A focused community sports and wellbeing project to make a football playground safer, cleaner, and usable through the rainy season.
- Local maintenance committee and youth sports activation.
Global Days of Action
Climate learning. Local action.
Part of Global Days of Action since 2024, connecting Rwanda's school communities with a global youth movement.
2026 documented reach
Climate education across six school communities.
Across Global Days of Action 2026, the council delivered climate change, carbon offsetting, biodiversity, waste management, tree planting, and youth leadership sessions across GS Rwankuba, GS Kimisange, Gisozi I Primary School, EP Kimihurura, GS Rugote, and Kagugu.
Impact
Evidence of leadership, learning, and community ownership.
The council's 2025 work shows a practical operating model: identify community needs, mobilize young leaders, work with public and civil-society partners, and document measurable outcomes.
Support & donations
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| Opportunity | Purpose | Typical support |
|---|---|---|
| KOMEZA WIGE INITIATIVESelect initiative | Protect education continuity for students facing financial barriers. | Typical supportFull-year school fees, learning materials, and mentorship. |
| 1000 Trees InitiativeSelect initiative | Support the 2025-2030 restoration commitment. | Typical supportSeedlings, tools, transport, planting days, and tree care. |
| Climate Education & Global Days of ActionSelect initiative | Expand school outreach and youth climate learning. | Typical supportTraining materials, facilitation, transport, and documentation. |
| Safe Learning & Playground RestorationSelect initiative | Improve safer, cleaner school and youth spaces. | Typical supportDrainage, sanitation, safety works, and youth activation. |
| General SupportSelect initiative | Strengthen council operations and project delivery. | Typical supportCoordination, reporting, communication, and monitoring. |
Governance
Meet the 2026 leadership team.
The leadership team guides the council's strategy, program delivery, governance, finance, partnerships, and public engagement.
2026 executive leadership
Council President
Thomas Simbankabo
Strategy & Council Direction
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VP, Project Development & Proposal Development
Sandy Pascale Mukundente
Projects & Proposals
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Partnership & Engagement Lead
Divine Celine Komezusenge
Partnership Development & External Engagement
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Our partners.
Digital Connect Foundation
Green Heroes Austria
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