How SURF is run Survivors Fund (SURF) is a charitable company, registered in England and Wales with both the Charity Commission (1065705) and Companies House (04311565). This structure, which is used by many charities, allows us to have all the … Continue Reading »

The work of SURF would not be possible without an incredible team of committed staff. In Rwanda, we are thankful in particular to Gabo Wilson (National Coordinator) and Ariane Uwamahoro (Administrator). Jude Tibenmanya stepped down from his post as Programme … Continue Reading »

INCOME We had a formal income target of £850,000, which we met this year. Since the Chief Executive assumed the post in 2009, income has increased by 60%, a remarkable achievement considering the challenging financial period. Through a number of … Continue Reading »

Support previously available to genocide survivors in Rwanda through FARG (Government Assistance Fund for Survivors) is beginning to be mainstreamed into the new National Social Protection Strategy that will prioritise survivors alongside a number of other vulnerable groups for such support – including housing, healthcare, and … Continue Reading »

New projects – Developing a new Wellness Centre managed by AVEGA in Cyangugu for genocide widows in the Western Region, funded by INSPIRE!africa; – Establishing a new goat farm in Nyagatare in partnership with AERG, and funded by Good Gifts; – Rolling out a … Continue Reading »

The past year has been a successful one for Survivors Fund (SURF) as this reports attests. We have not only scaled up many of our flagship projects, but we have developed a number of new and innovative projects as well. Our philosophy continues to … Continue Reading »