By Kelly Rwamapera, The New Times At least 50 per cent of the youth in Rwanda were born after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and one would expect less or no cases of trauma among this generation that never … Continue Reading »
Category: Trauma
Network for Africa
In a partnership with Network for Africa, Survivors Fund (SURF) has been supporting our partner organisation AERG to pilot a new approach to securing access to counselling for its members. The results have been remarkable, as noted here in an … Continue Reading »
Widows: Facing life after death of the family breadwinner
In Rwanda, many widows are survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Statistics from the Association of Genocide Widows (AVEGA Agahozo) indicate that over 25,000 widows were registered immediately after the massacre. Valerie Mukabayire, the president of Avega Agahozo, and … Continue Reading »
Counsellor Training in Group Analysis
Last Friday a group of 30 counsellors from ten different local organisations completed a Foundation Course in Group Analysis. The training was made possible through a collaboration between Survivors Fund, the Institute of Group Analysis and AVEGA Agahozo. Group Analysis … Continue Reading »
Legal and Counselling Helpline
Continuing our series of articles from our Annual Report 2016, which outline here our current work on the AERG Legal and Counselling Helpline. The helpline was established to fill the gap in support for young survivors with legal and mental … Continue Reading »
Turning Pain into Hope
Rwanda’s children of rape are coming of age — against the odds. By Danielle Paquette, The Washington Post. Angel was 11 the last time her mother tried to kill her. She remembers the handful of rat poison pellets, the urging: Take … Continue Reading »
Redress
MPs urge CNLG to prioritize redress of challenges facing Genocide survivors. By Eugene Kwibuka, The New Times. Fighting trauma among Genocide survivors, finding proper homes and legal aid for them, as well as social support, are some of the critical … Continue Reading »
Group Analysis
Last week 30 Rwandese counsellors and psychologists took part in training in Group Analysis. This is a particular branch of therapy that looks at group work and group dynamics. The majority of the training participants work for AVEGA, with other … Continue Reading »
Helpline
98% users recommend the usage of this service to their friends. How many big brand companies would want to use this headline in their advertisements? It shows the best appreciation of a service you can imagine, something most big brands … Continue Reading »
AERG Workshop
First Lady launches leadership and Mentorship workshop. By Stephen Rwembeho, The New Times. The First Lady and Chairperson of Imbuto Foundation Jeannette Kagame, yesterday, launched a two and half day’s workshop for the Association of Student Survivors of the Genocide … Continue Reading »