My recent visit to Rwanda has been a busy one, and presents a good insight into some of the opportunities of, and challenges for, SURF and our partners in the months ahead in Rwanda.
Archive for the ‘HIV and AIDS’ Category
AVEGA Agahozo
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
AVEGA Agahozo is one of the key partners of Survivors Fund (SURF). It represents and supports widows of the genocide, and their dependents. As Marceline, an AVEGA member, testifies: “If it hadn’t been for AVEGA, I don’t think I would be alive today.”
Care and Treatment
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
For five years, DFID have funded a Care and Treatment of Rwandan Genocide Survivors Infected by HIV/AIDS Project. Funding for that project is due to end on March 31st, which will have a potentially cataclysmic effect for survivors.
SURF on the BBC
Monday, June 15th, 2009
SURF’s BBC Radio 4 Charity of the Week Appeal was broadcast this Sunday. For those that missed it, there is another chance to hear the broadcast on Thursday 18th June at 3:27pm or to listen to it online here.
DFID’s Support for Survivors
Friday, April 3rd, 2009
DFID’s Care and Treatment Programme has been remarkable, transforming the lives of not only women survivors but their dependents as well – many of whom are orphans of the genocide – through a holistic programme of support, which includes psychosocial counselling, education, nutrition and microfinance. On a new microsite to mark the 15th Anniversary of the genocide, DFID features a short film on one of the beneficiaries on the programme, Marceline, a member of SURF’s partner, AVEGA.