For years, Grace Uwamahoro, a mother of five from Cyeza Sector in Muhanga District, endured constant conflict in her marriage. Though she and her husband, Jean Paul Kamali, had lived together for 20 years, their home was filled with quarrels, poverty, and tension. At her lowest point, Grace felt separation was the only way forward.

Ayiki Jean Felix was 9 years old when the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi erupted in his area. He was young, but a target. His home was raided, and as fear surged through his body before he escaped with his aunt, he looked at the men attacking his home and his family and recognized them. It was the Interahamwe militia and his neighbors. There was one old man in particular whose face was seared vividly into his mind. That man was Kalasira Papias. 

The Empower Workshop is a seven-day, monthly program focused on trauma healing, biblical teachings, counseling, and intra-family communication. It equips couples with practical tools to rebuild trust, foster empathy, and set collective goals.

On April 8, 2025, over 600 people gathered at the Kigali Genocide Memorial for the screening of Beyond the Genocide, a powerful film produced by Rwandan filmmaker Zion Suleiman in collaboration with CARSA and the Rwandan government. The event was part of the 31st commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, and served as a poignant reminder of Rwanda’s journey from tragedy to unity and resilience.

Jean de Dieu is one of many children from disadvantaged backgrounds who have received life-changing support through this program. His parents, Habyarimana Eugene and Nyiranzayubu Berancile, were once burdened by the overwhelming costs of education; now they see a brighter future thanks to the comprehensive assistance provided. The education support doesn't stop at school fees; it includes uniforms, shoes, notebooks, pens, hygiene items, and every other educational necessity.