Supporting Survivors of the Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda |
Continuing our series of articles from our Annual Report 2023/24, we outline here our work on our Young Survivors Counselling Project. Thousands of youthful survivors of the 1994 genocide are only now confronting the horror of seeing their families murdered. … Continue Reading »
Sandhurst School has been running its ground-breaking Reaching Rwanda project in partnership with Survivors Fund (SURF) since 2008. Pioneered by the Sandhurst School Deputy Head Sam Hunt, who is also Chair of SURF, the Reaching Rwanda project has worked extensively … Continue Reading »
Thirty-one years after the horrific 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda, the wounds of widespread rape, which resulted in an estimated 20,000 children, continue to deeply affect survivors and their families. These courageous mothers face immense challenges, grappling with … Continue Reading »
Rwanda’s healing journey: Survivors Fund’s commitment to remembrance and recovery By Cheyanne Bryan, Smiley News Each year, the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda provides a poignant moment to honour the lives lost, … Continue Reading »
Kwibuka 31: Which mental health helplines can you use for support during commemoration period? Joan Mbabazi, The New Times As Rwanda prepares to mark the 31st commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, mental health support services have been … Continue Reading »
Huye: Remains of 258 Genocide victims found in properties linked to perpetrators Michel Nkurunziza, The New Times The remains of 258 victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi have so far been recovered in properties once owned by perpetrators … Continue Reading »
SURF is looking for a new Trustee to take on the role of Treasurer. Trustees play an important part in our life and work. They give their own time and skills to supporting the most vulnerable in Rwanda, without financial recompense. … Continue Reading »
Genocide: Over 30 years later, survivors still await justice from UK From The New Times, 19th March 2025 One breezy evening in 2007, the Minister of Justice at the time, accompanied by the Prosecutor General and other officials from the … Continue Reading »
Genocide: Over 30 years later, survivors still await justice from UK From The New Times, 6th March 2025 The deportation this week of a one Ahmed Napoleon Mbonyunkiza from the United States for his role in the 1994 Genocide against … Continue Reading »
Continuing our series of articles from our Annual Report 2023/24, we outline here our work on our Community Counselling Initiative. Through counselling for women victims of genocide rape, Survivors Fund (SURF) and Foundation Rwanda have provided counselling in a well-structured … Continue Reading »