Supporting Survivors of the Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda |
A guest post by Mireille Ishimwe, crossposted from Justice4 Survivors, reflecting on the tragic passing of Isimbi Fabienne, the cause of her death, and what it means to other survivors. The song Mbahoze nte by Uwera Florida was playing in … Continue Reading »
Survivors Fund (SURF) Summer 2018 Newsletter As we near the end of summer, we share with you an update of our work in Rwanda over the past couple of months. Thank you to all our donors, both individuals as well … Continue Reading »
The AERG Legal and Counselling Helpline was established to fill the gap in support for young survivors with legal and mental health challenges, so that they can access support regardless of where they are located. Patrick Nkubana of the Aegis Trust has … Continue Reading »
Many women survivors of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda still struggle greatly with on-going trauma and more. Building on the success of the 2017 retreat, Liliane Pari Umuhoza (learn more about her below) is again teaming up … Continue Reading »
The work of Survivors Fund (SURF) is featured in an important paper, “Rehabilitation for Survivors of the 1994 Genocide in Rwanda: What Are the Lessons Learned?”, in Issues in Mental Health Nursing by Philomene Uwamaliya and Grahame Smith. The full … Continue Reading »
By Lydia Atiena, The New Times Fidèle Nsengiyaremye was only three years old when in 1994 he narrowly escaped death at the hands of the Interahamwe militia who wiped out his entire immediate family, leaving him as the sole survivor. … Continue Reading »
By Emmanuel Ntirenganya, The New Times The law governing the Fund for Support and Assistance to Survivors of the Genocide against the Tutsi (FARG) does not recognise children born of rape during the Genocide among those entitled for relief assistance given … Continue Reading »
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 »
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 »
A Women Genocide Survivors Retreat was held in August 2017 in the Southern Province of Rwanda. The retreat brought together 30 women survivors of the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. It was organised by Liliane Pari Umuhoza, a former intern from … Continue Reading »