Aline MURIZABORO | From Survival To Governance

Aline Murizaboro is a young woman from the Southern Province of Rwanda and a beneficiary of SEVOTA.

She was born as a result of sexual violence committed against her mother during the 1994 genocide.

Growing up without knowing her father, Aline faced deep emotional and psychological challenges from an early age. Aline joined SEVOTA at the age of 12, at a time when both she and her mother were still carrying the weight of their past.
The trauma was particularly complex, as the violence that led to her birth was also linked to the loss her mother had endured during the genocide. This made the emotional burden even heavier for both of them.

These experiences affected Aline’s early life and education. Due to trauma, she spent nine years completing primary school instead of the usual six.
Through SEVOTA, both Aline and her mother began a journey of healing. Being part of a supportive community enabled them to confront their past, rebuild their sense of self, and gradually accept what had happened.

“I learned to accept what happened to me. It is part of my story, but it does not stop me from moving forward.”

With continued support and determination, Aline was able to pursue her education and successfully complete university.

Her journey reflects both personal resilience and the power of collective healing. Today, she uses her experience to encourage others facing similar challenges.

Her story is one of strength,showing that even in the face of deep trauma, it is possible to rebuild and move forward.

“There is hope for the future. Accepting what happened is not because we do not care, but because wechoose to build a better life.”