Supporting Survivors of the Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda |
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 »
New Research Highlights Complex Realities of Sexual Violence Experiences in the 1994 Genocide Recent academic research deepens understanding of one of the most painful and frequently under-reported aspects of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda – the dynamics and … Continue Reading »
Survivors Fund (SURF) is proud to share the success of our Counselling Embedding Response Project (CERP IV), which has made a lasting contribution to the mental health and wellbeing of genocide survivors across Rwanda, made possible through the support of … Continue Reading »
A new commentary published in World Affairs by Dr Philibert Muzima of Saint Paul University, Ottawa, sheds fresh light on the continuing failure of Rwanda’s post-genocide justice system to deliver genuine reparation for survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the … Continue Reading »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »