History of SURF
SURF works to improve the lives of the Rwandan Survivors of Genocide. While the genocide destroyed victims by inflicting excruciating physical pain and terrifying mental abuse, the goal of SURF is to rebuild a sense of self and trust in humanity.
SURF was founded by a British Citizen of a Rwandan origin (who lost family members and relations during this tragic event) and other Rwandans based in UK, and concerned British individuals. Although support to survivors dates back to 1995, SURF was formally established and registered in 1997.
SURF continues to build a meaningful and lasting positive effect to the lives of those widows and orphans who survived the tragic events of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. The continued attention, effort and success on behalf of the genocide survivors have been possible because of the commitment of individuals and partner organisations in Rwanda and UK who have supported our work.
Despite the challenges that we continue to encounter, SURF has confidence that our supporters will stay with us in the long term to help make a difference to the lives of the Rwandan survivors of genocide.