Mary Balikungeri founded Rwanda Women's Network with a deep conviction that women are central to healing societies affected by conflict, poverty, and inequality. In the aftermath of Rwanda's tragic history, she recognized that women needed more than sympathy — they needed safe spaces, economic opportunity, and the confidence to lead their own recovery.

Through her vision, Rwanda Women’s Network became a platform where women survivors transformed their pain into strength. By combining psychosocial support, economic empowerment, leadership of women on both local and national level, her work has helped thousands of women rebuild their lives and become agents of change within their communities.