Uzabaho Grace Mission (UGM) is a National non- governmental organization that has been created to connect volunteers in Rwanda. Giving individuals a chance to share their personal experiences, educational and economical challenges. The nature of the conflict in the Great Lakes region (Rwanda, Burundi and DRC) has had a multi-layered traumatic effect on the population and more so, women. Women suf
fer the effects of war and genocide in an unusual way; besides r**e, death and lifelong injuries, many suffer and experience life as widows or orphans, displacement from homes, separation from loved ones besides witnessing death and violence for prolonged periods of time. There are women living with HIV/AIDS and raising children born as a result of r**e. Prisons are full with offenders and a greater number of households are headed by children whose parents are either dead or incarcerated. On the other hand, most victims are still living with their wounds and together with the offenders in the community as the war crimes go unpunished. Some charity institution s played a very big role in the perpetuation and implementation of the genocide in Rwanda. Ironically the very society still has strong roots in the charity organizations and this sets a very bad precedent because the shame of yesterday may be repeated in the same fashion. There is therefore a great need to get true charity involved in constructing peace in the Great Lakes Region society. Through the broadcasting structure it is a chance for people of all walks of life to help participate in bringing support to countless people. For the last 4 years, UGM has been involved with sending full-time volunteers to help assist and counsel those who have suffered armed and ethnic conflicts in Rwanda . In 2010 Uzabaho Grace Mission focus shifted from just working in Eastern province to four provinces and Kigali Capital City initiatives. Educating, investing in the income generating activities and Counseling those who have been negatively affected by drugs, alcoholism, personal traumatic experiences, and abuse. As well as helping inspire and motivate those who are lacking a vision and purpose for their lives .
