Dr Hyppolite Ntigurirwa
Dr
Kigali, RWAudiences gain practical, science-informed tools to turn adversity into growth, manage stress, and build calm resilience. They leave with renewed hope, deeper purpose, and the confidence to live and lead with compassion, courage, and joy, even in roles, workplaces, families, and communities today.
Dr Hyppolite Ntigurirwais a peacebuilder, professional coach, scholar, artist and author who has transformed profound personal loss and trauma—surviving genocide as a child—into a lifelong mission: helping people live peaceful, joyful, and deeply fulfilling lives, no matter what they have been through.
Drawing on his extraordinary story and evidence‑based tools, Hyppolite shows audiences how to move from misery to growth, from survival to revival. Whether he’s speaking to corporate leaders, schools, sports teams, or international conferences, participants leave with practical strategies to build inner peace, resilience, and meaning in the middle of real‑world pressure and uncertainty.
Hyppolite has worked with professional athletes, police and army personnel, senior managers, survivors of violence, and people at the end of their lives, helping them rediscover joy, kindness, and grace. He doesn’t just inspire; he gently but powerfully challenges his audiences to rethink what is possible, lifting their perspective from fear and fatigue to courage, compassion, and purposeful action.
Dr Ntigurirwa’s work focuses on (re)building resilient individuals, teams, and societies. He has worked at and with organisations such as UNICEF, Yale University, and the British Councilin roles ranging from manager to regional focal point. His work has been featured in international media and magazines, including One Young World’s Peacebuilder films and the BBC series “Romesh’s Misadventures.”
He is the Founder and Executive Director of Be the Peace, an organisation dedicated to stopping the intergenerational transmission of hate and violence. Hyppolite is a Yale World Fellow and a peace ambassador with global organisations including One Young World and the Global Peace Index.
Hyppolite holds a PhD in Peace, Governance and Trust (Coventry University), an MSc in Sociology(University of Bristol), and a BA (Hons) in Sociology (University of Rwanda).
His memoir, "A Boy Called Hyppo", offers profound lessons on inner peace, forgiveness, and generosity amidst trauma and violence.
His published works, including:
- “The Dilemma of Affirmative Rehumanization: Words Are Just the Beginning” (Yale Journal of International Affairs)
- “From Grassroots to Systems Change: Art for Social Justice” (The Journal of Arts Management, Law, and Society)
- #BeThePeaceWalk (Serendipity BlackInk Magazine Issue 1). These , together with his public speaking and artistic work, has reached audiences around the world. Hyppolite has previously worked as a journalist, contributed articles to The New York Times, and served at Yale Law School’s Schell Center for International Human Rights as a Human Rights Fellow.
As a keynote speaker, coach, and trainer, he supports individuals, athletes, professionals, and communities globally to build inner peace and live more meaningful, peaceful lives at every stage—turning even the most difficult experiences into sources of strength, wisdom, and hope.
Keynote and program themes include:
- Building inner peace and resilience under intense pressure
- From Survival to Revival: transforming trauma into purpose and leadership
- Creating compassionate, high‑performing teams in business, sport, and education
- Stopping the intergenerational transmission of hate and violence
- Leading with grace: joy, kindness, and trust in times of uncertainty.
Dr Hyppolite Ntigurirwais a peacebuilder, professional coach, scholar, artist and author who has transformed profound personal loss and trauma—surviving genocide as a child—into a lifelong mission: helping people live peaceful, joyful, and deeply fulfilling lives, no matter what they have been through.
Drawing on his extraordinary story and evidence‑based tools, Hyppolite shows audiences how to move from misery to growth, from survival to revival. Whether he’s speaking to corporate leaders, schools, sports teams, or international conferences, participants leave with practical strategies to build inner peace, resilience, and meaning in the middle of real‑world pressure and uncertainty.
Hyppolite has worked with professional athletes, police and army personnel, senior managers, survivors of violence, and people at the end of their lives, helping them rediscover joy, kindness, and grace. He doesn’t just inspire; he gently but powerfully challenges his audiences to rethink what is possible, lifting their perspective from fear and fatigue to courage, compassion, and purposeful action.
Dr Ntigurirwa’s work focuses on (re)building resilient individuals, teams, and societies. He has worked at and with organisations such as UNICEF, Yale University, and the British Councilin roles ranging from manager to regional focal point. His work has been featured in international media and magazines, including One Young World’s Peacebuilder films and the BBC series “Romesh’s Misadventures.”
He is the Founder and Executive Director of Be the Peace, an organisation dedicated to stopping the intergenerational transmission of hate and violence. Hyppolite is a Yale World Fellow and a peace ambassador with global organisations including One Young World and the Global Peace Index.
Hyppolite holds a PhD in Peace, Governance and Trust (Coventry University), an MSc in Sociology(University of Bristol), and a BA (Hons) in Sociology (University of Rwanda).
His memoir, "A Boy Called Hyppo", offers profound lessons on inner peace, forgiveness, and generosity amidst trauma and violence.
His published works, including:
- “The Dilemma of Affirmative Rehumanization: Words Are Just the Beginning” (Yale Journal of International Affairs)
- “From Grassroots to Systems Change: Art for Social Justice” (The Journal of Arts Management, Law, and Society)
- #BeThePeaceWalk (Serendipity BlackInk Magazine Issue 1). These , together with his public speaking and artistic work, has reached audiences around the world. Hyppolite has previously worked as a journalist, contributed articles to The New York Times, and served at Yale Law School’s Schell Center for International Human Rights as a Human Rights Fellow.
As a keynote speaker, coach, and trainer, he supports individuals, athletes, professionals, and communities globally to build inner peace and live more meaningful, peaceful lives at every stage—turning even the most difficult experiences into sources of strength, wisdom, and hope.
Keynote and program themes include:
- Building inner peace and resilience under intense pressure
- From Survival to Revival: transforming trauma into purpose and leadership
- Creating compassionate, high‑performing teams in business, sport, and education
- Stopping the intergenerational transmission of hate and violence
- Leading with grace: joy, kindness, and trust in times of uncertainty.
Building inner peace and resilience under intense pressure
Building inner peace and resilience under intense pressure
Format: 60-minute keynote (also available as a 90-minute workshop)
This program is perfect for:
- Senior leaders and managers navigating high-stakes decisions
- Corporate, sport, and frontline teams operating under constant pressure
- Educators and staff supporting students in demanding environments
The audience will leave with:
- Practical tools to find inner calm...
From Survival to Revival: transforming trauma into purpose and leadership
Format: 60-minute keynote (also available as a 2-hour deep-dive session)
This program is perfect for:
- Organisations and teams recovering from crisis, change, or loss
- Leaders guiding people through restructuring, conflict, or uncertainty
- Groups working with survivors, refugees, or communities affected by trauma
The audience will leave with:
- A hopeful, human roadmap for turning adversity into purpose-driven...
Creating compassionate, high performing teams in business, sport, and education
Format: 60-minute keynote (or 90–120 minute workshop)
This program is perfect for:
- Executive teams and people leaders building healthy performance cultures
- Sports teams seeking both competitive excellence and strong team cohesion
- Schools and universities aiming to create safe, motivating learning environments
The audience will leave with:
- A clear understanding of how compassion...
Leading with grace: joy, kindness, and trust in times of uncertainty
Format: 60-minute keynote (also available as a leadership development workshop)
This program is perfect for:
- Senior and emerging leaders under pressure to deliver in uncertain times
- People managers wanting to support wellbeing without losing performance
- Conferences focused on leadership, mental health, culture, or change
The audience will leave with:
- A practical model of...
