Center for Civilians in Conflict
Vianney Bisimwa currently serves as the Directeur Régional Sahel for the Center for Civilians in Conflict since June 2019. Previously, Vianney held roles at Search for Common Ground, including Country Director and Head of Goma and Kinshasa Offices, focusing on program management, funding, and team dynamics. Vianney also worked at Christian Aid as Program Manager and Head of Goma Office, overseeing peace programs in the DRC. Additionally, experience includes consultancy for The McCain Institute, coordination roles with Geneva Call, project management with the Danish Refugee Council, and program coordination at Search For Common Ground. Vianney holds a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering from Université de Goma and certifications in leadership and management.
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Center for Civilians in Conflict
Center for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC) is an international organization dedicated to promoting the protection of civilians caught in conflict. CIVIC’s mission is to work with armed actors and civilians in conflict to develop and implement solutions to prevent, mitigate, and respond to civilian harm. Our vision is a world where parties to armed conflict recognize the dignity and rights of civilians, prevent civilian harm, protect civilians caught in conflict, and amend harm. CIVIC was established in 2003 by Marla Ruzicka, a young American activist and humanitarian who advocated on behalf of civilian war victims and their families in Iraq and Afghanistan. Building on her extraordinary legacy, CIVIC now operates in conflict zones throughout the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and South Asia to advance a higher standard of protection for civilians. At CIVIC, we believe that parties to armed conflict have a responsibility to prevent and address civilian harm. To accomplish this, we assess the causes of civilian harm in particular conflicts, craft practical solutions to address that harm, and advocate the adoption of new policies and practices that lead to the improved wellbeing of civilians caught in conflict. Recognizing the power of collaboration, we engage with civilians, governments, militaries, and international and regional institutions to identify and institutionalize strengthened protections for civilians in conflict.