Supporting Survivors of the Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda |
Survivors Fund (SURF) is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Dafroza Mukarumongi Gauthier, who died in Reims on Saturday 3 October 2026 at the age of 72, following an illness. For nearly three decades, Dafroza and her husband, … Continue Reading »
Since 2019, Clifford Chance has stood behind SURF through its Cornerstone Initiative, a remarkable six-year commitment that has touched the lives of tens of thousands of genocide survivors and their families across Rwanda. As the initiative has concluded, we want … Continue Reading »
A guest post by David Russell, UK Coordinator of Survivors Fund (SURF) On Friday 2nd October, I will be undertaking my most ambitious fundraising challenge to date: to complete my 32-marathon challenge with a 100+ mile run around London. The … Continue Reading »
Survivors Fund (SURF) welcomes today’s news, as reported on BBC News, that the Crown Prosecution Service has charged Dr Vincent Brown – formerly known as Vincent Bajinya – with one offence of conduct ancillary to genocide and six offences of … Continue Reading »
We’re delighted to share the news that Good Gifts has just launched a beautifully redesigned website – and to mark the occasion by celebrating what has been one of our longest and most valued partnerships. SURF has received funding from … Continue Reading »
In a new interview published in Peace Review, Dr Noam Schimmel speaks with Judence Kayitesi, a survivor of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, author of the memoir A Broken Life, and founder of the INZOZi Publishers. Kayitesi, who … Continue Reading »
Continuing our series of articles from our Annual Report 2025/26, we outline here our work on our Peer Counselling Programme. SURF’s peer counselling programme, funded and delivered in partnership with Network for Africa, supports around 300 survivors of the Genocide … Continue Reading »
We are pleased to share our new Survivors Fund (SURF) Impact Overview 2025, highlighting the remarkable progress made alongside survivor-led organisations across Rwanda over the past year. Founded in 1997, Survivors Fund continues to work with an array of local … Continue Reading »
Continuing our series of articles from our Annual Report 2025/26, we outline here our work on our Group Analysis Training. Over the course of 2025, a group of professional counsellors in Rwanda had the opportunity to participate in a special … Continue Reading »
Continuing our series of articles from our Annual Report 2025/26, we outline here our work on our Education and Shelter work. Education Education is a fundamental right that enables people to break the cycle of deprivation and poverty. Survivors Fund … Continue Reading »