Isabelle Kamariza

Biography

Isabelle Kamariza, founder of Solid'Africa, has revolutionized nutrition security in Rwanda. Since 2010, she has ensured access to nutritious meals for vulnerable populations.

Solid'Africa provides three daily meals to 1,500 patients in six hospitals, benefiting 100,000 people annually. In 2023, the Government of Rwanda, through the Ministry of Health, partnered with Solid'Africa to expand this model to all 47 district hospitals.

In 2024, the Ministry of Education partnered with Solid'Africa to enhance the National School Feeding Program, now serving 7,500 students daily.

Isabelle has earned numerous accolades, including Global Citizen Disruptor of the Year (2024), the Elevate Prize, and the Forbes Woman Africa Social Impact Award. She also serves on the boards of the Segal Family Foundation and Panorama Global.

Through Solid'Africa, Isabelle redefines food security by prioritizing nutrition, education, and sustainability to combat malnutrition in Rwanda.