I've decided to name my goat "Urwibutso," which means "a reminder." Having a goat as a companion animal will always remind me that I am not alone. I want to thank Million Lives and our generous donor for this incredible gift. Not only will Urwibutso help me financially, but he also provide me with companionship when I'm home...
by Charity 
My goat is symbol of love. In the past, I often found myself unhappy with my life and believing that no one cared about me. Experiencing the love and care of another creature had made me love my life again. It is a reminder that I am not alone. Moreover, having a goat has provided me with enough fertilizer to grow my own food. And when it has babies, I can sell them for extra income. I am truly grateful to...
by Charity 
I have received animals as gifts in the past, including a cow, a goat, and a pig. Sadly, all of them died, leaving me emotionally drained and struggling to cope with my pain. I felt like the organizations that donated these animals to me did not truly understand my needs, as they didn't even visit me beforehand. However, my experience with Million Lives and their gift of a goat was vastly different....
by Charity 
My name is Bonifrida, and during the genocide, I was married and a mother of seven children. My husband was from the Hutu tribe, which caused a terrible disagreement among family members. But my father explained that marrying into a Hutu family would serve as protection for my whole family once Hutus began to kill Tutsi again. Both my grandparents were killed by Hutus in 1962, and my father grew up in fear...
by Charity 
The training was extremely helpful, and I thoroughly enjoyed spending time with people whom I trust. Despite my painful past, I feel determined to keep fighting and to live, no matter what the...
In 1994, murderers came to my house and killed my family, and my life has never been the same. I have since lived a life full of loneliness and grief. However, through this training, I met trustworthy individuals who showed me that they care about me and understand what I went through. This experience has left me feeling relieved and happy, something I haven't felt in a long time. Many thanks to Million...
Genocide took the lives of my siblings and every member of my family. As a result, I have faced numerous challenges, both financial and mental. However, through this training, I have gained a better understanding of myself and the obstacles that have been holding me back from achieving more in my...
This training is amazing, not only for me but for other survivors who attended it. I wish the training lasted longer! Additionally, I think that next time, Million Lives should focus on the youth. Many young people in various villages are facing PTSD, and they have nobody to care for...