Dr Vincent Sezibera is a professor of clinical psychology at the University of Rwanda, Kigali, and a leading expert in trauma, mental health and resilience. With extensive experience in both research and practice, his work focuses on addressing the long-term effects of trauma, particularly in post-conflict settings, and fostering community-driven mental health solutions. Committed to capacity building, he mentors emerging researchers and works to integrate evidence-based mental health practices into healthcare and education systems in Rwanda and internationally. He has worked as researcher and capacity-building expert in a number of countries, including Benin, the Republic of Central Africa, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire and South Africa.