The deep personal origins of SEVOTA was from Dr. Godeliève Mukasarasi promise made as the genocide unfolded, she prayed fervently for the survival of her five children.. “I would dedicate my life to serving others”
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Solidarity for the Development of Widows and Orphans to Promote Self-Sufficiency and Livelihoods, widely known as SEVOTA (from its French acronym) – was born from a promise made in the darkest days of Rwanda’s history. Its founder, Dr. Godeliève Mukasarasi, launched the organization in gratitude to God for protecting her family during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
As the genocide unfolded, she prayed fervently for the survival of her five children. “I couldn’t fathom losing my beautiful children. I promised God that if they survived, I would dedicate my life to serving others,” she recalls. That promise became SEVOTA, founded on December 28, 1994, to support women who were raped during the genocide, children born from those rapes, and other vulnerable survivors.
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VOLUNTEER
Volunteering at SEVOTA is the act of freely offering your time and skills without being paid to help others for our cause. You can volunteering informally, like helping a neighbor, or formally, organized through groups and charities. Volunteering with in any form, such as in education, healthcare, or environmental protection, and can be done in person or remotely.
SHARE GOODS
Sending a donation to us means to give something for a good cause, such as money, goods, time, or services. Common ways to donate include donating goods like food, clothing, or even something valuable. Other options include donating your time as a volunteer.