April is a difficult month for survivors. It marks the anniversary of the genocide, and the beginning of the period of mourning which runs until July.
Posts Tagged ‘Genocide’
Thank you
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
2009 has been a particularly challenging year for SURF – as it has been for many charities. We are fortunate to have a number of committed donors that have enabled us to not only sustain, but in some cases even extend, our programmes in Rwanda.
Statistics
Monday, October 19th, 2009
Of all the pages on the SURF website, the one that receives by far the greatest number of visits is the page of statistics on the genocide. However, the numbers can only ever tell so much. It is the survivors and their story which lie behind the statistics that convey a fuller picture.
The challenge of communications
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
Survivors Fund is often asked to comment on news stories, such as the arrest of Rwandan genocidaire, Idelphonse Nizeyimana. Such stories present an opportunity to convey our perspective. However, due to the requirements of the media for a sound bite, it is always a challenge to convey our position in such few words.
A Visit to Rwanda
Sunday, August 2nd, 2009
The past 3 weeks in Rwanda have been a happy time, and a sad time. Attending the graduation of the 12 students SURF has sponsored through UNILAK was a happy time. Attending the funeral of the parents of our Co-Chair, Liliane Umubyeyi, was certainly a sad time. A visit to Rwanda is often an experience of mixed emotions.
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.
Rwanda 15 Years On
Wednesday, April 8th, 2009
Yesterday marked the 15th Anniversary of the Rwandan genocide, with events staged worldwide to remember the one million victims , and the four hundred thousand survivors, of the genocide.
15th Anniversary Commemoration
Monday, April 6th, 2009
Survivors Fund (SURF), in partnership with Hope Survivors Foundation (HSF), marked the 15th Anniversary of the Rwandan genocide on Saturday at an event at the Amnesty International Human Rights Action Centre.
Survivors Today
Thursday, April 2nd, 2009
At the Houses of Parliament, the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on The Great Lakes Region of Africa organised a memorial ceremony to mark the 15th Anniversary of the genocide. Such commemorations are important not only for the purpose of our own memory, but in the message that it conveys to survivors that they, and the victims of the genocide, will be forever remembered.
A Day of Education
Tuesday, March 31st, 2009
I have just returned from an inspiring conference organised by Andy Lawrence of Hampton School, which brought together over 100 students from 7 local schools to learn more about the genocide, and survivors. Further more, The Guardian published today an article on SURF’s education programme, Teaching the Rwandan genocide in schools, featuring the work of Andy – as well as SURF Trustee, Sam Hunt.