Today marks the 29th Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi. We remember the over 1 million lives lost and renew our commitment to fight genocide ideology, hate and discrimination. 📹 Arsenal #Kwibuka29🕯️

President Paul Kagame: “Above all, and as always, I thank my fellow Rwandans for the courage they have shown in overcoming impossible odds, and working together to build a new and better nation.” #Kwibuka29

Changemaker Philbert Kalisa is the founder of REACH Rwanda. After the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, Philbert knew he wanted to play a part in reuniting #Rwanda for peace and healing. After 25+ years, REACH continues to facilitate #empowerment, restoration, and #transformation.

Providance Turikunkiko is an African Road #Changemaker + the mother of House of Bright Hope, which has been a loving home for over 115 children. Since the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in #Rwanda, Providance has been a safe harbor for children & a strong advocate for women.

It was an honor to explore, vision, and co-create for a strong future together over four days time in Kenya. Pictured: Changemakers Penina, Evariste, Consoler, Eliya, Philbert, and David. (Changemaker Steven was present but not pictured, due to a bad cold).

Changemaker Evariste is a remarkable leader + advocate for the #indigenous Batwa people of Burundi. Partnering with #AfricanRoad + his leadership team, Evariste empowers + equips his people through education, increased food security + training, and legal right with #IDKits.

Voices sang out at #Togetherness Cooperative in Rwanda as choirs practiced, and children danced + played. Executive Director Kelly Bean stood by the soccer pitch with Changemaker Steven Turikunkiko + reflected on the beautiful #progress made over time: youtu.be/jmdKcBvmVaM

#Changemaker Consoler Wilbert is a haven to vulnerable young women in #Tanzania, who have experience gender-based violence. Consoler and her husband create a caring home, known as #NewHopeForGirls. Here, girls can heal, be loved, learn important life skills, and be empowered.

For the first time since 2019, friends of #AfricanRoad are heading to #EastAfrica for a Learning Trip! Starting next week, the traveling group will witness what is possible through long-term, relational partnership with African Road and the #Changemakers. Stay tuned!

ID Kits & marriage ceremonies were cause for much celebration & joy in 16 #indigenousBatwa villages in #Burundi on Aug. 11th. Changemaker Evariste & the ASSEJEBA team distributed #IDKits, impacting 1,450 Batwa. That’s 1,450 people empowered & equipped for lasting change!

The #AfricanRoad Learning Trip has begun! Last Friday, African Road friends gathered in #Rwanda. They spent the morning with #Changemakers Philbert Kalisa and Steven Turikunkiko, and then visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial. A time of listening, learning, and reflecting.

This wonderful #AfricanRoad Learning Trip team traveled to #Burundi last Saturday! Time well spent in the #indigenousBatwa villages of Gahombo and Mwendo today—taking a farm tour, visiting the preschool and primary school, and creating pottery with help from Batwa friends.