By Shallon Mwiza, The New Times Esperance Mukayuhi, 42, a mother of four and a survivor of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, was left searching for the meaning of life in the aftermath of the tragedy that claimed many … Continue Reading »
Category: Partnership
From Rwandan Mandazi to MBA
A guest post from Jules Shell, Executive Director of Foundation Rwanda The best part of my last trip to Rwanda wasn’t the bustling city or the creative energy permeating the capital—it was my morning ritual of superb Rwandan coffee paired … Continue Reading »
A tribute to Tante Josephine Murebwayire
By Noël Kambanda, The New Times The story of Tante Josephine Murebwayire is, in many ways, the story of Rwanda, a story of pain, courage, and extraordinary resilience. Her passing leaves a silence that words can hardly fill, but her life remains … Continue Reading »
“Now I have peace”
Earlier this June, a team from INSPIRE!Africa traveled from Canada to Rwanda to visit Survivors Fund (SURF) and meet some of the survivors whose lives have been transformed through their generous support. INSPIRE!africa has long partnered with SURF, backing key … Continue Reading »
Solidarity
SURF Rwanda Team Supports Survivors of Genocide Rape During 31st Commemoration Rubavu District, Rwanda – April 2025 As part of the 31st Commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi, the Survivors Fund (SURF) Rwanda team conducted a solidarity visit to … Continue Reading »
Rwanda Rising
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 »
Remembrance and Recovery
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 »
Legal and Counselling Helpline
Continuing our series of articles from our Annual Report 2023/24, we outline here our work on our Legal and Counselling Helpline. The Legal and Counselling Helpline (Helpline) was established in August 2013 as a partnership between Survivors Fund (SURF) and … Continue Reading »
Foundation Rwanda Impact Report
A guest post from our partner, Foundation Rwanda Last year, thanks to your generous support, we achieved incredible milestones. From empowering over 660 women and children through trauma counseling to creating the KYBORA initiative to provide 11 second-generation survivors and entrepreneurs with business training … Continue Reading »
Shelly’s Angels
A guest post from Rebecca Tinsley, Founder of Network for Africa We drive up a rough, rutted road of red dirt to a simple, rectangular, breeze-block building with a corrugated iron roof – the community meeting place or village hall. … Continue Reading »