OUR STORY

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Karibu Community Legacy (KCL) was founded from a deep personal commitment to ending social injustice and violence. The organization’s founder, a survivor of multiple violent crimes including the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda and related sexual violence transformed her lived experiences into a lifelong mission of advocacy, healing, and empowerment.

Motivated by the widespread suffering within her communities and beyond, the founder became an activist for survivors of genocide, rape, and domestic violence. She went on to earn a Master's degree in Development Studies with a specialization in Conflict Reconstruction and Human Security from Erasmus University-The Netherlands, applying both academic knowledge and practical skills to serve victims across three continents for over 15 years.

In 2013, she published a significant study in Trials and Tribulations of International Prosecution, focusing on Rwanda’s Gacaca courts and their impact on gender justice. The research highlighted the challenges of achieving meaningful reconciliation and justice for women, particularly in cases of sexual violence.

Karibu Community Legacy was built on a foundation of survivorship, education, and extensive global advocacy. Today, KCL stands as a voice for the silenced, a support system for the hurting, and a champion for peaceful, violence-free communities. We welcome all who wish to join us in this vital mission and extend a heartfelt message to those suffering in silence: You are not alone support is here, and your voice matters.