About BPO

Restoring dignity, hope, and community connection to individuals and families affected by mental health challenges in Rwanda.

Restoring Hope

Rebuilding Dignity. Healing Communities.

Byuzuye Pivot Organization (BPO) is a non-profit, community-driven organization committed to supporting individuals living with mental health challenges and their families. Established in Rwanda, BPO was born out of a powerful story of pain, courage, and transformation.

For too long, mental health challenges have been misunderstood, feared, and stigmatized. Families have been isolated, and individuals forced to suffer in silence. BPO exists to change that narrative — to bring healing, hope, and inclusion where rejection and shame once existed.

Our programs focus on mental health awareness, community healing, rehabilitation, education, and family empowerment. We believe that every person, regardless of their mental health status, deserves love, respect, and opportunities to contribute to society.

Community outreach Counseling session

Who We Are

A passionate movement united in restoring dignity and hope

Our Community

We are a passionate team of mental health advocates, community leaders, and volunteers united by one mission — to end the stigma around mental health challenges and promote holistic well-being. Together, we create a compassionate space where everyone is heard and valued.

Our Story

BPO was born from a personal story of rejection and resilience. Our founder, inspired by his family's experience of being misunderstood and isolated because of mental health challenges, decided to turn pain into purpose. Today, that vision has grown into a national movement that connects people through compassion, storytelling, and healing.

Our Belief

We believe that every individual has the right to be understood, supported, and valued. At BPO, we see mental health not as a weakness, but as a shared human experience that can bring communities closer together and transform lives.

Mission

To provide holistic care to people with mental & emotional health challenges in Rwanda & beyond through psychiatric services, therapeutic support, rehabilitation and reintegration, community awareness programs and family support alongside proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Vision

To become the premier hub for comprehensive care for individuals with mental and emotional illnesses and their families in Rwanda & Beyond.

Inspiration

This vision emerges from Founder & President's personal experience of having mental illness impact him & his family. He suffered physically, emotionally and financially in his efforts to get help for his brother and seek treatment for him.

Our Core Values

Christ Centeredness

We anchor our work in Christ’s love, grace, and calling to serve the vulnerable with hope and purpose.

Compassion

We respond with empathy and practical care to those experiencing pain, stigma, and hardship.

Integrity

We uphold honesty, moral responsibility, and consistency in all we do.

Accountability and Transparency

We are faithful stewards, transparent in our actions, and accountable to the communities we serve.

Inclusivity

We welcome every person with dignity, respect, and equal opportunity to heal and belong.

Resilience

We strengthen people and communities to recover, adapt, and thrive through hardship.

Milestones & Achievements

2018

Foundation

BPO was founded by a group of mental health professionals and community leaders in Kigali, inspired by a personal story of pain and resilience.

2019

First Program

Launched our first counseling and community outreach program serving 50 families across Kigali.

2020

Food Security

Introduced food support program during COVID-19 pandemic, serving 200 families weekly.

2021

Youth Initiative

Expanded to include youth mental health programs in schools across Kigali.

2022

Regional Expansion

Extended services to three additional districts in Rwanda.

2023

500+ Families

Reached milestone of supporting over 500 families through our holistic programs.

Join Us in Restoring Hope

Whether you want to volunteer, donate, or simply learn more — there's a place for you in the BPO family.