Jean Michel Habineza

Founder & Executive Director

iDebate Rwanda

Jean Michel Habineza is a Rwandan social entrepreneur dedicated to empowering youth and fostering peacebuilding. In 2012, he established iDebate Rwanda, an influential debate program that equips students in the art of public discourse. Under his leadership, iDebate Rwanda has expanded to partner with 150 schools, benefiting over 5,000 students. Jean Michel holds a master’s degree in social entrepreneurship and change from Pepperdine University, complemented by a bachelor’s degree in international relations from Towson University.

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