Peace Education Initiative Rwanda (Peacedu) is a non-governmental organization which is engaged and dedicated in preventing genocide and mass atrocities through Education. Peacedu is more focused on teaching young Rwandans human rights, genocide studies, Peace education, and tolerance in order to build tolerant society with the hope of better future without hatred. It was founded in 2011 by professional and motivated Rwandan teachers who are engaged in healing wounds caused by 1994 genocide.
Read MoreMission:
To build a society that understands the 1994 Genocide against Tutsi and Holocaust education, as well as their consequences in order to continually work towards increasing society’s capacity and awareness to eradicate hatred ideology and culture of impunity.
Objectives:
1. Empower Rwandan youth with knowledge and skills to understand and prevent genocide.
2. Raise Holocaust and genocide awareness among Rwandans, and support youth initiatives in building a sustainable peace.
3. Provide professional training intended to protect and promote human rights.
4. Strengthen societal cohesion based on the pillars of Unity and reconciliation.