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 ‘Rwanda’
Claims and contentions
Monday, April 26th, 2010
A number of articles of late have raised awareness of the lack of support that survivors in Rwanda have received, and continue to receive, from international development agencies. We are advocating for them to do more.
Priorities
Monday, March 1st, 2010
Here in Rwanda, we have been focusing on how we prioritise SURF’s work over the year ahead, in consultation with our partners.
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.
Reporting on the situation of survivors
Tuesday, May 5th, 2009
SURF is fortunate to secure coverage of its work, and the situation of survivors in Rwanda, through an array of different media channels. This Sunday, BBC Radio Berkshire began a six-part broadcast of the recent visit of two SURF trustees – Sam and Jeff Hunt – to Rwanda.