Bio

Révérien Interayamahanga is a distinguished Rwandan researcher, consultant, and thought leader with over two decades of professional experience spanning governance, peacebuilding, reconciliation, resilience, conflict transformation, gender equality, and social protection across Rwanda and the wider Great Lakes Region. He holds a Master’s degree in Development Sociology from the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa and another Master’s in Gender and Development from the University of Rwanda, building on a strong academic foundation in sociology. His dual expertise in sociological inquiry and gender-focused development provides him with a unique lens for addressing the complex social challenges facing post-conflict societies.

Throughout his career, Révérien has worked with a wide range of institutions, including Interpeace, Never Again Rwanda, the Rwanda Governance Board (RGB), MINUBUMWE (Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement), Transparency International Rwanda, International Alert, and the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR). His roles have ranged from senior researcher to lead consultant, often spearheading high-impact studies and evaluations on national reconciliation, governance, social cohesion, and human rights. Mr. Interayamahanga is highly skilled in designing and implementing mixed-methods research and conducting rigorous program evaluations. His work has informed policy and programming in Rwanda and the region, especially in resilience-building, reconciliation, youth empowerment, psychosocial recovery, and citizen engagement. Notable studies under his leadership include assessments on the psychosocial impact of adolescent pregnancy, community resilience to genocide legacies, and the performance of governance systems and social accountability mechanisms in agriculture and justice sectors.

A prolific contributor to academic and policy discourse, Révérien has co-authored peer-reviewed articles, policy reports, and book chapters. His publications address key topics in post-genocide reconciliation, civil society and citizen participation, child soldiers, human trafficking, and gender dynamics in development. He is also an experienced trainer and presenter at regional and international conferences and workshops, having shared expertise on qualitative research methods, governance, and reconciliation frameworks. Currently serving as a Senior Researcher at the Centre for Community-Based Sociotherapy (CBS-Rwanda), Révérien continues to advance the knowledge and practice of peacebuilding and inclusive development.

Fluent in English, French, Kiswahili, and Kinyarwanda (native), Révérien is a communicator and bridge-builder whose work continues to shape policy, inform practice, and strengthen communities throughout Rwanda and the region.