At Survivors Fund (SURF) we often come across new books on the genocide, or published testimonies of survivors. Most recently we have showcased a remarkable new book of testimonies published as And I Live On. Last year in our News … Continue Reading »
Category: Testimonies
Sexual Violence in Conflict
Five years ago today, on 19 June 2015, the United Nations General Assembly (A/RES/69/293) proclaimed 19 June of each year the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, in order to raise awareness of the need to … Continue Reading »
Simeon Karamaga
Survivors Fund (SURF) marks the death of Simeon Karamaga, aged 76 yeras old. Simeon was truly a remarkable man, a cattle breeder from the Abanyiginya Tribe, a survivor of the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda and a celebrated resistance … Continue Reading »
Relentless Minds Podcast
Relentless Minds is a podcast, produced in the United States, which has recently released several interviews with survivors of the Genocide against the Tutsi that occurred in Rwanda in 1994. The following episodes address the unspeakable tragedies that these survivors … Continue Reading »
The 26th Anniversary of the Genocide against the Tutsi
We publish here an extract from a thought piece by Noam Schimmel on the Commemoration of the 26th Anniversary of the Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda Survivors in Rwanda still need safe housing, they still need legal support, they … Continue Reading »
Life and Death in Nyamata
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »