From Pain to Possibility: Stories of Transformation

After spending 30 years in prison for his role in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, Habiyakare returned to society burdened by fear, shame, and isolation. Through the Imenye Wigire healing circle, he found the courage to confront his past, seek forgiveness, and rebuild his sense of safety and self-worth. Today, he is committed to sharing his journey and helping others on similar paths toward healing and reconciliation. Read the Story

Sylivia lived for decades with severe chronic back pain that left her unable to work, isolated, and labeled a burden within her family. After joining the Imenye Wigire healing circle, breath-body-mind practices and peer support helped relieve her physical pain, restore her emotional well-being, and rebuild harmony at home. Today, she lives with renewed strength and dignity, running a small cassava business and sharing her healing journey with others. Read the Story

A young woman living with severe illness, repeated miscarriages, legal disputes, and conflict with her husband, left her isolated and in poverty. After joining an Imenye Wigire healing circle, she experienced physical relief, emotional peace, and restored relationships with her children and husband. Read the Story

Each story reflects how collective healing transforms trauma into resilience and restores social cohesion.

Community members gather in healing circles to process trauma through Breath Body Mind exercises and share their lives using the tree of life in a small circle.