Board Chairman
BIOGRAPHY
Bishop Dr. Nathan Kamusiime Gasatura is a seasoned faith leader, development practitioner, and community transformation advocate with more than three decades of experience in evangelism, leadership, community development, peacebuilding, and support for vulnerable populations across East and Central Africa.
He currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Viva Caring Hearts Foundation, where his extensive leadership experience and passion for holistic community development contribute to the Foundation’s mission of transforming lives and strengthening communities.
Bishop Nathan recently retired as the Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Butare in Rwanda, a position he held from 2009, providing spiritual and administrative leadership while championing peacebuilding, youth development, reconciliation, and support for vulnerable communities.
Before his episcopal ministry, he served as Director of Marketing and International Relations at World Vision International Rwanda, where he contributed to strengthening partnerships and advancing the organisation’s mission. His leadership experience also includes serving as Executive Assistant to the Archbishop of the Anglican Province of Burundi, Rwanda, and Congo, as well as earlier service with the African Evangelistic Enterprise in Uganda.
His contribution to national development was further recognised through his appointment by Presidential Order as Chair of Rwanda’s National AIDS Control Commission (CNLS). He has also served on several boards, including the MTN Foundation Rwanda, and as Chairperson of the Rwanda Initiative for Sustainable Development (RISD).
Bishop Nathan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Makerere University and a Master of Divinity from the Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology, affiliated with Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Chicago.
Throughout his career, he has demonstrated strong expertise in strategic leadership, evangelism, community development, youth moral formation, conflict resolution, advocacy, public speaking, and networking. He is also multilingual, with proficiency in English, Kinyarwanda, French, Luganda, and Ruyankore.
Driven by a deep commitment to spiritual renewal, compassionate service, and sustainable development, Bishop Dr. Nathan Kamusiime Gasatura brings a wealth of experience, wisdom, and servant leadership to Viva Caring Hearts Foundation as Chairman of the Board.