Omar Ndizeye was ten years old when the genocide against the Tutsi that shook the world began in Rwanda in April 1994. He was formerly the Executive Secretary of AERG, and has recently published a book on his experiences during … Continue Reading »
Author: David Russell
Remembering the 15,593 wiped-out families
By Nasra Bishumba, The New Times One of the tragedies that Rwandans were left to grapple with after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi is the reality of completely wiped out families. A family is considered wiped out when both … Continue Reading »
Kwibuka 26
Today, Tuesday 7th April, marks the UN International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda which this year will not be marked by any public events, due to Covid-19, but instead by a series of … Continue Reading »
Covid-19 appeal
The past month has been one of great turmoil and uncertainty in Rwanda and around the world as we all come to terms with the new reality that is resulting from Covid-19. The Government of Rwanda was quick to react, … Continue Reading »
Kwibuka26: CNLG reveals commemoration programme
By Bertrand Byishimo, The New Times Although cases of coronavirus continue to rise, the National Commission for the Fight against Genocide (CNLG) has said that commemoration activities for the 26th anniversary of the Genocide against the Tutsi will proceed. In an exclusive … Continue Reading »
Let’s Commemorate But Keep Safe and Sound – Ibuka
by Daniel Sabiiti, KT Press Ibuka, the umbrella organization that connects associations of survivors of the 1994 genocide against Tutsi has asked Rwandans to respect government safety directives as the country heads to the 26th commemoration period which starts on … Continue Reading »
Julianne
SURF was awarded last year a grant of CHF 89,250 by the Addax & Oryx Foundation to deliver, in partnership with AVEGA Agahozo, the Empowering Vulnerable Genocide Widows in Karongi District to Alleviate Extreme Poverty (EVKEP) Project. The project was … Continue Reading »
Survivors Empowerment Project
In January 2019, Survivors Fund (SURF) was awarded a grant by the Southall Trust to extend a project originally funded by Comic Relief for one year (through to December 2019). The extension of the HIV+ Survivors Empowerment Project (SEP) sought … Continue Reading »
AVEGA at 25
By Hudson Kuteesa, The New Times The First Lady, Mrs. Jeannette Kagame on Sunday, February 23, told men and women that were widowed as a result of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi that their lives are an example of resilience … Continue Reading »
Daphrose Mukangarambe
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Daphrose Mukangarambe, aged 57 years old. Daphrose died last week after a long struggle with liver disease. Daphrose was truly an inspiration, and one of the first survivors interviewed … Continue Reading »