A Christian non-profit organization, Comfort My People Ministry, has renovated a house for a Genocide widow, Mukandori Dancille, a survivor of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, who resides in the Rwamagana District.
This act forms part of the Comfort My People Ministry’s ongoing commitment to supporting vulnerable communities, with a particular focus on survivors of the Genocide against the Tutsi, restoring dignity and improving living conditions.
Mukandori lives in Marembo Village, Nyarukombe Cell, Muyumbu Sector, in Rwamagana District.
She expressed deep gratitude and relief after the renovation of her home, noting that inadequate shelter had long been one of her most pressing challenges.
She explained that she had lived in constant fear that her deteriorating house might collapse at any moment, while lacking the means to repair it.
“I did not have the capacity to renovate it myself. They reinforced it with cement and sand, carried out all necessary repairs, laid a strong foundation, and installed durable doors. Today, I can rest peacefully because of this support,” she said.
Pastor Willy Ntayoberwa Rumenera, the Director of Comfort My People Ministry, stated that one of the organization’s core missions is to uplift vulnerable individuals, especially by building and rehabilitating homes for Genocide survivors, all accompanied by sharing messages of hope and faith.
He emphasized that such actions embody comfort and solidarity, particularly during this period of remembrance, aligning with the theme of the 32nd commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
“Words must go hand in hand with actions,” he noted.
Pastor Rumenera also offered a message of encouragement to Genocide survivors, highlighting Rwanda’s journey under strong leadership led by President Paul Kagame, which brought an end to the Genocide while the international community stood by.
“Let us continue to love one another, and build a better Rwanda together, a nation we can all be proud to call a paradise,” he said.
The Social Affairs Officer of Muyumbu Sector, Adolphe Gashumba, commended Comfort My People Ministry‘s contribution to community development.
“First and foremost, this organization plays a vital role in helping citizens rise out of poverty and in supporting the most vulnerable Genocide survivors, especially during this 32nd commemoration period,” he said.
He added that the renovation of Mukandori’s home will help her move forward with renewed strength, easing her emotional burden and reminding her that she is not alone, that she is supported by friends, community members, and the nation.
Founded in 2006, Comfort My People Ministry is a faith-based non-profit organization that has significantly contributed to transforming lives, including those affected by the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
In addition to housing support, the organization also works to rehabilitate street children and youth struggling with substance abuse, providing them with care and guidance through a dedicated center. Many have since been able to rebuild their lives and reintegrate into society.
Gabriel UZABAKIRHO / KIGALI TIMES