Ange Imanishimwe

Ange Imanishimwe has been committed to creating a good change in his community from a young age by integrating poverty reduction, food security, agriculture, ecotourism, community health, and biodiversity conservation and protection in Rwanda. He has over five years’ experience in various fields in environmental management, biodiversity conservation, ecotourism, and community development. Named Top Young Innovator of Rwanda, 2012, he founded and serves as President of BIOCOOP, which has created more than 700 local jobs. Currently, Ange is working also as the Tourist Guide in Rwanda Development Board. Ange Imanishimwe has earned the Bachelor of Science in Zoology and Conservation and his Master of Science in Biodiversity Conservation and Natural Resources Management. His goal is to eradicate extreme poverty and malnutrition in Rwanda. Upon the completion of the Mandela Fellowship, Ange plans to continue his work of integrating biodiversity conservation, ecotourism, natural resources management, and sustainable development of Rwanda.