Izere Mubyeyi was founded in 2004 in Kigali by 23 parents and friends of children with intellectual and learning disabilities, to create opportunities for their children. Today, Izere Mubyeyi provides access to quality education and healthcare, including running an early childhood centre for children aged three to six. They also provide parents and caregivers with psychosocial support and offer economic empowerment, skills training, and disability rights advocacy.