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Marie Mukampabano (born April 17, 1979) is a Rwandan humanitarian, artist and a poet. Marie has been working in this field from 2005 to date and she is the founder of Why do I Exist Foundation. This was established to raise awareness on the genocide in Rwanda and help Rwandan orphans with HIV.

This activist is an influential speaker, an actor and a model as added gifts. She graduated from a school of business in 2000 where acquired her undergraduate. She did other courses like in nonprofit management at Baruch College and the Foundation Center. She also did international trauma studies at the Colombia University.

Awards
She has received a number awards which include:
 * 2015: CNN Hero nominee
 * 2014: Impact: maker in developed of African continent by the Nigerian News Journal in Lagos
 * 2013: African Award winner in New York
 * 2010: Ambassador for Peace Award winner