Effective Altruism Rwanda

Introducing the EA Rwanda Team.

Today, we are excited to introduce our team - a group committed to learning, collaboration, and thoughtful action.

Together, we look forward to exploring how Rwanda’s talent and ideas can contribute to solving some of the world’s most important problems.

Evelyne NIYOMUKESHA
She's a Project Manager with 7 years of experience supporting local and international businesses and non-profits. She’s impacted over 1000 SMEs across Africa, the USA, and Asia, mainly the Philippines, directly managing experts, researchers, and volunteer coaches/ consultants from top institutions like London Business School, London School of Economics, Chicago Booth, HEC Paris, and leading firms such as Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Linklaters,etc. driving value in diverse projects. She champions talent promotion, empowering women and youth to launch income-generating ventures, scale them, and access international markets for life-changing opportunities. By leveraging technology and resources, she helps them amplify their work, communicate effectively, express ideas, and harness creativity for greater community impact. Joining the EA community, her expertise would boost visibility, add value, and advance its goals.

Okwukogu Francis
He's a person driven by value and passionate to affect people and communities positively by using my innate potential and getting to work to achieve it. He believes in creating value, giving value and selling values. In his current career as Edupreneur, as a shareholder with Wisdom Technology institute Rwanda, he is passionate to make an impact by ensuring that vocational graduates (TVET) find their place in the marketplace to start earning income. Also ensuring that EA awareness grows in Rwanda via the reading groups.

Pacifique N.
He is an ambitious, purpose-driven youth champion currently working in the fintech sector while co-leading an agribusiness startup dedicated to improving farmers’ livelihoods. His work focuses on creating sustainable solutions that enhance market access, empower smallholder farmers, and contribute to the overall well-being and economic development of Rwandans.

Fasoranti 'Fash' Damilola
He is a social entrepreneur with 12 years in education, network building, and entrepreneurship, helping youths and professionals transform their education, gifts, and skills into scalable solutions. He holds a BSc in Education from Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria, and is an MBA candidate at Strathmore Business School, Kenya. He is a 3-time TEDx speaker, community weaver, and Career Catalyst coaching students, entrepreneurs, and professionals to activate skills for job creation and sustainable businesses. He has collaborated across 5 continents developing open-source tools, like an AI project management buddy, career coaching tools and business case simulators. As EA Rwanda's Community Lead, he leverages this expertise to amplify evidence-based interventions for maximum global good.

The Effective Altruism (EA) Rwanda Journey.

3 years ago, after completing the introductory course on Effective Altruism, Fasoranti Fash Damilola began a simple experiment:

Could a thoughtful EA community grow in Rwanda?

The early stage was small but deliberate.

The community hosted different welcome sessions, bringing together curious participants to explore EA ideas.

One in-person meetup followed, and a number of participants progressed to complete the EA Intro Course, moving from curiosity to deeper engagement.

But as the community grew slowly, a deeper question emerged:

What would it take to build a stronger EA community here?

Fash realized the next step was investing in capacity and knowledge.

Over the past year, he completed three advanced EA programs:

• In-Depth Effective Altruism Course
• Career Planning Program
• Effective Thesis Accelerator

These experiences strengthened his understanding of cause prioritization, cost-effectiveness, and impact-focused community building.

The next shift came in Spring 2026.

Fash joined the Community & Network / Organiser Support Program (C&N/OSP) by The Centre for Effective Altruism, where he connected with organisers from different countries and was matched with a mentor, Estelle (Co-ED Altruism South Africa)

Together they completed 4 mentoring sessions focused on the future of EA Rwanda.

Those conversations produced concrete outcomes:

• Clearer growth strategy
• Stronger community structure
• Identification of new team members

Instead of remaining a single-organiser effort, EA Rwanda expanded into a team.

Fash invited 3 community members to join the leadership effort. All 3 accepted, increasing the coordination team from 1 to 4 people, that's a 300% increase in leadership capacity.

Momentum continued over the last 30 days.

Learning Progress
• 75% of the team is now enrolled in or has completed the In-Depth EA Course, strengthening shared understanding of EA principles such as cause prioritization, cost-effectiveness, and long-term thinking.

Coordination
• 1 in-person strategy meeting
• 3 weekly coordination meetings
• 100% attendance across all meetings

Each team member now holds clear responsibilities aligned with their strengths and goals.

Planning Ahead:
The team has also begun developing the EA Rwanda 2026 Community Calendar, which will guide learning programs, discussions, and impact-focused initiatives while connecting with the wider EA ecosystem, including groups like 80,000 Hours and Rethink Priorities.

Looking back, three years ago:
• 1 organiser and a few curious participants.

Today:
• 4-person coordination team
• 75% engaged in advanced EA learning
• 4 hours of structured mentoring
• 4 strategy meetings in 1 month
• 2026 roadmap in development

The numbers are still small, but they show momentum.

We're moving from an idea to a growing team committed to using evidence and reason to do the most good.

Join us: https://www.prikklerwanda.org/earwanda

Announcement from Effective Altruism Nairobi:

The EA Nairobi Summit 2026 is set for 11 April 2026 at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum.

This will be the first time an EA Summit will be held in Nairobi. It’s going to be a fantastic gathering for those passionate about making a real difference.

We’re really hoping this summit will spark some amazing, impactful projects.

At the summit, we’ll be discussing some of the biggest issues facing our world and exploring ways to tackle them.

We’re also planning a workshop to help everyone develop new skills and a chance to connect with others who share similar interests.

This is a fantastic chance to connect with people who are really keen to find career paths that can make a real difference in Kenya, the wider region and even the world.

To express your interest, please fill out the form below as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

If you are not sure about applying for the summit, we encourage you to go ahead and apply!

https://www.effectivealtruism.org/ea-global/events/ea-summit-nairobi

We hope to see you on the 11th of April.

EA Summit: Nairobi | Effective Altruism EA Summit Nairobi 2026 will take place on 11 April 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya at Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum.

What is effective altruism?

Effective altruism is a growing community based around the idea of aiming to do the most good that one can.

It involves:

1. Being open to all the possible ways to do good and pursuing the path with the biggest positive impact;

2. Using evidence to figure out how to do the most good;and

3. Choosing to make altruism a significant part of one’s life.

EA South Africa, in collaboration with EA Rwanda, is now accepting applications for its Introductory EA Program for the October 27 - December 7th cohort.

If you are someone who desires to make a positive impact and are seeking to maximize your efforts, this program is designed for you.

Our complimentary 6-week online Introductory Effective Altruism Program, running from October 26 to December 7, provides you with the tools and frameworks to effectively translate intentions into impact.

With a weekly commitment of 2-3 hours, you will collaborate with other ambitious and altruistic individuals who share the common goal of addressing global challenges and utilizing their careers and resources for maximum impact.

EA Rwanda will be hosting an introductory talk:

Date: Saturday, 18th October, 2025
Time: 7 - 8 pm
Venue: Zoom (register here > https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/A7JmsUdbS3Slt80J1a3JoA)

This talk aims to take a deep dive on Effective Altruism and further take any questions you may have on the Intro Program.

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More about the program: bit.ly/3VQlT7f
Apply here: https://tally.so/r/315EyQ

Ready to enhance your impact and join a community dedicated to doing the most good possible?

Please apply by October 19, 2025.

Participants from all countries are encouraged to apply.

Announcing EAGxNigeria25: July 11-13, 2025

EAGxNigeria 2025 is taking place on July 11-13, 2025, at the NAF Conference Centre and Suites, Abuja, Nigeria.

EAGxNigeria25 will bring together individuals from Nigeria, Africa, and international attendees who are thinking carefully about the world’s most pressing issues, taking concrete action to solve them, or exploring ways to do so.

This conference presents an incredible opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and organizations, exchange ideas, and discover actionable ways to make an impact. We welcome applications from both new and existing members with Effective Altruism (EA) familiarity, including those involved in aligned projects and organizations.

This event will feature talks from experts, discussion sessions, workshops, and panel sessions around various cause areas, including Global Health and Development, AI Safety, Biosecurity and Pandemic Preparedness, Animal Welfare, among others.

There will also be opportunities for one-on-one meetings and much more.

This is your opportunity to:
- Deepen your understanding of Effective Altruism
- Share knowledge and exchange ideas
- Connect with both the local and international EA community and aligned organisations
- Explore collaboration opportunities and access resources

Apply before 30th June, 2025, here: https://www.effectivealtruism.org/ea-global/events/eagxnigeria-2025

There's travel support to help make attendance at the EAGxNigeria25 possible for some applicants.

However, available funds are limited. We recommend applying for travel support as early as possible.

Have questions? Email: [email protected].

If you want to attend but are unsure whether this event is for you, please apply anyway!

Do well to share this with your network.

Catalyze extended the application deadline for their incubation program for technical AI safety organizations.

The last date to apply is 8 September, anywhere on earth.

Apply here > https://www.catalyze-impact.org/apply) or pass on this opportunity to others who you think might be a good fit.

The program brings together technical AI safety experts and entrepreneurial generalists and empowers them to advance the AI safety field together.

Key features of the program include:

• Finding a co-founder: Thoroughly test your co-founding fit with others who complement your skills and share your values.

• Mentor & advisors: Access support from the Catalyze Impact team and external industry experts & experienced entrepreneurs.

• Funding opportunities: Connect with our non-profit seed funding circle and potential investors, while being supported by a requestable stipend during the program.

• Network & community: Immerse yourself in a group of fellow AI safety founders and grow your network in the London AI safety ecosystem.

• Build up your organization: Work on the priorities within you

For more information and to apply, https://www.catalyze-impact.org/apply, or sign up for our information session here: https://calendly.com/catalyze-impact-info/incubation-program-info-session?month=2024-09&date=2024-09-05

If you are not sure if this is the right step for you, we encourage you to apply anyway, as the application process will help you assess your fit.

Apply for the Effective Altruism Nigeria Summit 📣

💫We are excited to announce the EA Nigeria Summit, which will take place on September 6th and 7th, 2024, in Abuja, Nigeria.

The two-night event aims to bring together individuals thinking carefully about some of the world's biggest problems, taking impactful action to solve them, or exploring ways to do so.

Attendees can share knowledge, network, and explore collaboration opportunities with like-minded people and organizations from Nigeria, Africa, and other international attendees.

Learn more about the summit here: (https://eanigeria.notion.site/EA-Nigeria-Summit-Application-94fee6228053464d862f92b7894fae87)

and apply here: (https://airtable.com/appL9Z1bFEGR8lhsp/shrZRHvd3I1mWJ804), application is open until August 5th, 2024.

For inquiries or questions, feel free to comment under this post or email us at [email protected]

We hope to see you there!!!

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🥳What will you do today with what you have, to make people and things around you better?

Today, we're pleased to welcome new members to the community:

💫 Innocent Twagiramungu.

💫Samuel Ntunzwenayezu

💫 OKWUKOGU FRANCIS CHINEDU

They'll build their knowledge muscles and turn their interests, skills, and desires into meaningful actions in Rwanda.

Are you interested in using your skills, experience, passion, and networks to do good better?

🕸Join us by clicking here > https://www.prikklerwanda.org/earwanda

We're excited to share the announcement of the African EA Forum competition!

The goal is to get more Africans and Effective Altruism members of the African diaspora around the world to write on the EA Forum.

The competition includes:

- cash prizes

- writing support in the form of a virtual workshop and connection with mentors.

This runs for the next 3 months; you can see the details here:

https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/4xd2EPXZ8GeAoCQSi/announcing-the-african-ea-forum-competition-usd4500-in

Please share wherever you think it might reach interested writers!



To join Effective Altruism Rwanda, click here > https://www.prikklerwanda.org/earwanda/

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Attention all East African professionals!

Are you interested in learning about the importance, tractability and neglectedness (ITN) framework and its impact on effective altruism?

Join Effective Altruism Nairobi's upcoming session featuring guest speaker Lukas Jasiūnas.

This is an incredible opportunity to expand your knowledge on how to make the greatest positive impact in the world by focusing on the issues that are important, tractable, and neglected.

Date: 25th February, 2023

Time: 4 - 6 pm (EAT).

Don't miss out! Register now to secure your spot > https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYud-CqqTMpGdFybiLpAfQyFfmYFT4pnscz