Founder & Executive DirectorKaz'O'zah
With a vision to challenge the cycle of poverty, Ange Muyubira set out on a mission to rewrite the social impact narrative of her home country Burundi. Through innovative projects rooted in the fashion/artisanal sector, she is helping Burundian and Ugandan artisans -with a special focus on women, youth and refugees- to become self-sufficient. At the same time, she is shaping the East African region as rising fashion hub.
Having had to flee the country due to political conflicts in 1999, Ange found herself working for different high-end fashion designers based in London, such as Chanel, Carolina Herrera, Tom Ford etc. There, she would gain an invaluable expertise of the fashion industry. Returning to Burundi, she decided to support development in her community.
By combining her passion for fashion and indigenous techniques from East Africa and the will to make a difference, she implemented the Kaz'O'zah social impact model. The model, which is based on skills development, economic and social empowerment, has already touched more than 958 artisans´ lives and has brought several thousands handmade products inside the homes of clients. Since June 2017, Kaz´O´zah is also operating in Uganda.
This has made Ange a sought after speaker in countless international conferences. It has also earned her awards such as the Angel for Africa in 2016 in Uganda and 2017 Honoree Award in Washington DC. She was also listed among 50 influential persons in Burundi in 2014
Eastern and Southern Africa