Supporting Survivors of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda
INSPIRE!africa is a registered charitable foundation supporting survivors of the 1994 Rwanda Genocide. We do this by offering Canadians the opportunity to give some of what they have, whether their time, money, or skills.
Our focus is on supporting community-based initiatives in areas where help is most needed and where it will make the most difference in moving individuals and communities out of poverty and into self-sufficiency.
We work with successful Rwanda-based organizations who have a proven track record for accountability, sustainability, and compassion.
100% of the money we receive as donations goes directly to programs in Rwanda supporting survivors. Any INSPIRE!africa administrative costs are covered through separate funding.
Save the Date
Our Annual Coffee House Fundraiser will be Saturday November 15, 1 to 4pm at Scarboro Community Association
2025 Volunteer Trip to Rwanda
From May 21 to June 2, 9 INSPIRE!africa volunteers were in Rwanda for our 8th Volunteer Trip. Check out our posts on Facebook to see what we got up to.
2024 Coffee House Fundraiser
Thanks to your donations, we raised $51,000!
Latest News
September 2025 Newsletter
Details on our November Coffee House Fundraiser
June 2025 Newsletter
Summary of our Volunteer Trip to Rwanda
March 2025 Newsletter
Details on Volunteer trip to Rwanda Spring 2025
2024 Fundraiser
Thank you for attending
View 2024 fundraiser presentation by SURF and see how your donations have made a difference.
2023 Fundraiser
Thank you to all who attended our 2023 Coffee House fundraiser. It was a huge success.
View presentation by Survivors Fund (SURF) and see how your donations make a difference.
January 2025 Newsletter
2024 Fundraiser Total
November 2024 Newsletter
Read about our 2024 fundraiser
September 2024 Newsletter
Details of November 16 Coffee House Fundraiser
June 2024 Newsletter
Update on Commemoration and why supporting survivors is still important
March 2024 Newsletter
30th Anniversary Commemoration and Bequeath to INSPIRE!africa
2022 Fundraiser
Recording of Zoom Presentation featuring Sam Munderere
2020 Fundraiser
View Presentation
Main Presentation
55 minutes
Houses You Helped Rebuild
See the difference you have made in the lives of many in Cyangugu with funding from INSPIRE!africa. They now have safe and secure housing.
Your Donations Hard at Work
Find annual summaries of our activities and financial reports in the REPORTS section or click the link below. You will see how your donations have changed the lives of so many survivors in Rwanda.
This photo was taken by Ivy Fraser, a Volunteer Trip participant. It is a Fig Tree Foundation Photo Contest Winner and is titled "Curiosity"
Obsidian Award 2016
INSPIRE!africa was honored to receive the prestigious Obsidian Award in the Diversity Organization Category. This Award celebrates African, Caribbean and Afro-Canadian culture and excellence in Calgary.
The Awards Ceremony was held on September 17, 2016 at the Jubilee Auditorium in Calgary.
Two of our core members attended the ceremony to accept the award for INSPIRE!africa. We are so grateful to Obsidian, and incredibly proud of this recognition!!
We are in the News!
Read a Calgary Sun article about Margaret McQuiston
Read an inspired story about Margaret McQuiston, one of the founders of INSPIRE!africa. It describes the trauma felt by Rwandan people caused by the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
Christie: Reversing the harm of genocide one step at a time
Read an inspired story from Pat Christie, one of our volunteers, who writes about a young aspiring filmmaker sponsored by INSPIRE!africa.
Read a Calgary Herald article about INSPIRE!africa's work
Read an inspired story about Eveline Goodall, a INSPIRE!africa volunteer, and Margaret McQuiston, which explains INSPIRE!africa's goals and their ability to effectively help survivors of the genocide.
INSPIRE!africa Videos
The Entrepreneurship Training Program provides training and business loan support to youth survivors. This will allow youth survivors to start successful small businesses. Watch this video to see the success.