The Cultural Network SANGWA (Reseau Cultural Sangwa) is a Non-governmental Organization, based in Kigali-Rwanda and was started in 2006 by a group of women who were affected by the genocide of 1994 against Tutsi ethnic group. After a while, it was identified that other social cases which were very sensitive regarding children who were discriminated and not considered in the society due to their parental situation, where some are orphans of Genocide others born as result of genocide rapes. We convene over 300 members, including women, men and youth; from the Protestant, Catholics, SDA and Jehovah’s Witness and all are of Rwandese ethnic background. We mainly focus on Unity and Reconciliation programs, Culture, Arts and Solidarity, Agriculture and animal farming with women and participation in International Human Rights Days. All our works are implemented in Rwamagana, Gatsibo and Nyarugenge districts, of Kigali city province. Our works have helped in healing and reconciliation of the effects of the genocide and offered hope through small income and revenue generating projects for Genocide widows and widowers, Women living with HIV and AIDS, discriminated children born to the Genocide rape victims and segregated children by the families born from single-mothers and young unmarried youth. The Cultural troops and youth groups undertake social activities such as community activities locally referred to as UMUGANDA, and construction of houses for poor people.
Body and Soul Development CC is located in Nansana, Kampala, and was founded in 2000 as a result of a government programme centered on poverty eradication to target youth and religious leaders. The CC, through Religious institutions, religious leaders and youth leaders provides entrepreneurial skills development at the local level between different faith groups and communities.
- when one is sick, one cannot associate well with others, like wise without an upright soul, one cannot function normally; so both entities should be addressed simultaneously. Spiritual growth alongside bodily growth is what makes a complete human being. We cannot preach peace to a psychologically and spiritually sick, hungry and angry person. We call upon members to join hands and work together to contribute to the wellbeing of God’s people. A reward is waiting in heaven. This why Body and Soul Development CC was founded; remarks Joy Kemirembe, one of the founder members.