Bringing the Healing Hand of Service to the Hard-to-Reach
The Sainte Thérèse Foundation is a humanitarian initiative founded by seasoned professionals to bridge the gap between quality medical care and the world's most vulnerable populations. Inspired by the compassionate legacy of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, we view healthcare as a fundamental human right and a humble contribution to the wellbeing of all people.
Extending the Healing Hand of Service to the Hard-to-Reach
Who We Are The Sainte Thérèse Foundation is a humanitarian, nonprofit initiative that serves as an extension of the Sainte Thérèse Polyclinic, which currently provides care to approximately 40,000 to 50,000 patients annually.
Founded by seasoned humanitarian professionals, we blend global strategic vision with local, hands-on action to bring healthcare closer to vulnerable rural communities.
Annual Patients Served
Providing quality healthcare through our established partner polyclinic in Rwamagana.
Outreach Beneficiaries
Vulnerable individuals reached during our specialized preventive health screening missions.
Years of Medical Excellence
Serving the Eastern Province community with dedicated medical care since 2013.
Essential Health Screenings
Free diagnostic services provided for BMI, blood pressure, glucose levels, and HIV.
Key Highlights of Our Journey
2026 & Beyond
The Mobile Clinic Era
Goal to eliminate geographical barriers for the 43% of rural Rwandans lacking clinic access.
Transitioning to a mobile-first healthcare model with the procurement of specialized medical vehicles.
Late 2025
Record-Breaking Community Outreach
Exceeded expectations by reaching over 800 beneficiaries in a single mission.
Conducted a major preventive health screening at the Rwamagana Catholic Church, providing free diagnostic services.
Early 2025
Formalizing the Foundation
Strategic setup and legal registration completed to scale community outreach.
Seasoned humanitarian professionals established the Sainte Thérèse Foundation as a nonprofit extension of the clinic to reach 'unreachable' rural populations.
2019
Launching TRUST Pharmalab
Strengthened medical supply chains for public and private institutions.
Created a wholesale pharmaceutical company to specialize in the distribution of medical equipment and essential medicines across Rwanda and East Africa.
2013
Founding of Sainte Thérèse Polyclinic
Serves 40,000 to 50,000 patients annually.
Established a private medical polyclinic in the Rwamagana District to provide quality healthcare to the Eastern Province.
Leadership team
Our foundation is led by seasoned humanitarian professionals who blend global strategic vision with decades of first-hand experience in healthcare and community development. We are supported by a dedicated team committed to serving "the least of these" with dignity and professional excellence.
AHAYO Marie Anita
Founder & Managing Director | Public Health Expert
Jean Paul Mugiraneza
Co-Founder | Strategic Development & Governance Expert
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Biography & Stories
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Community & Service Talks
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Upcoming Events
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