Our Foundation: Mission, Vision, and Journey
Transforming pain into purpose through courage, faith, and reconciliation
Our Vision
A Rwanda where unity transcends division, and healing gives birth to peace and purpose.
Our Mission
Ubutwari Bwo Kubaho is a women-led Rwandan organization dedicated to fostering reconciliation between widows of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and wives of men imprisoned for their role in the genocide. Through truth-telling, Bible-based healing sessions, and community support, we rebuild lives, families, and a united Rwanda.
The Five Pillars of Our Work
Our core values guide every action we take
Courage
We honor the bravery of women who choose to forgive and rebuild.
Faith
Our healing is rooted in spiritual transformation.
Compassion
We walk alongside each other in empathy and love.
Truth
We believe that honest storytelling leads to liberation.
Hope
We envision a future where wounds are transformed into wisdom.
Our Courageous Journey
1995 - Today
The Beginning
After the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, Rwandan widows were left in trauma, poverty, and isolation. In September 1995, under the pastoral care of Priest Jerome Masinzo and Sister Teya, a small group of widows gathered for healing and prayer, supported by Caritas Rwanda.
Helping/receiving women whose husbands are imprisoned
During this period, Ubutwari Bwo Kubaho helped and received women whose husbands are imprisoned. This was a turning point in the journey of Ubutwari Bwo Kubaho.
Asking for forgiveness
In a courageous act of reconciliation, these widows invited wives of imprisoned genocide perpetrators to join them. In July 1998, this act of unity became a movement—transforming pain into purpose, and enemies into sisters.
Forgiving
Healing emotional wounds
Unity and reconciliation
New life
Progressing together
Receiving people who have completed their sentences
Teaching those who come after us
Lasting peace
Our lesson and our heritage
Our Leadership
Meet the team that is driving our mission forward
Our Steering Committee
Our Steering Committee
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Our Auditory Committee
Our Auditory Committee
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Our Dispute Resolution Committee
Our Dispute Resolution Committee
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Our Advisory Committee
Our Advisory Committee
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Endorsements and Partnerships
Recognized nationally and internationally for our transformative work
Caritas Internationalis
Recognized by Caritas Internationalis
National Press
Featured in national Rwandan press
NURC Recognition
Cited by NURC as a model for post-conflict healing