Support the 12th Annual Peace Event & Concert: Bridging Peace Through Shared Histories

Host Countries: Rwanda & Japan

Event Dates: August 1–15, 2025

Organized by: NPO Think About Education in Rwanda (NPO-TER)

Fundraising Goal: $150,000

A Legacy of Peace Education, A Movement of Global Healing

The Peace Event & Concert is more than a project. It is a global movement inspired by Marie Louise Kambenga, a survivor of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, who rebuilt her life in Fukushima, Japan after the 2011 tsunami. Since founding NPO-TER in 2000, her mission has been clear: using education and shared histories to build lasting peace.

For over a decade, this event has united Japan and Rwanda through remembrance, education, and youth leadership. In 2025, the connection grows stronger, expanding to Kenya, Cameroon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

In August 2025, Kigali and Hiroshima will host two powerful events, streamed globally, where survivors, youth, educators, and artists will reflect on shared experiences of war, genocide, and natural disasters — while inspiring the next generation of peacebuilders

Why We Are Fundraising

We aim to raise $150,000 to:

• Organize impactful Peace Events in Kigali (Rwanda) and Hiroshima (Japan)

• Provide school fees and meals for vulnerable children in Rwanda

• Fund youth-led peace education projects in Rwanda, Japan, Kenya, Cameroon, and the DRC

• Produce survivor testimonies and develop global peace education curricula

• Support ongoing NPO-TER programs: rural school visits, peace education clubs, and teacher training

• Cover youth ambassadors’ travel, accommodation, and training logistics (listed last for transparency)

New Impact Addition:

If successful, this campaign will provide direct financial support to youth peace ambassadors for their local peace projects—ensuring that the event’s lessons are transformed into real community action across five nations.

What Makes This Peace Event Special

Unlike traditional concerts or commemorations, this is a living classroom for healing, leadership, and transformation.

Key Highlights:

• Fukushima, Japan: Honoring resilience after the 2011 tsunami

• Hiroshima & Nagasaki: Marking 80 years since the atomic bombings

• Kigali, Rwanda: Celebrating recovery after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi

• Global Livestream: Bridging continents with shared stories of healing

What Your Donation Supports

• Workshops & Training on peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and trauma-informed leadership

• Performances & Exhibitions showcasing art, music, and storytelling for peace

• Community Dialogues fostering intergenerational and intercultural understanding

• Documentation & Outreach to amplify survivor stories worldwide

• Direct Support to Local Peace Projects post-event

• Youth ambassadors’ international travel & logistics (kept last for transparency)

Every donation amplifies the voices of young leaders using their lived experiences to build peace.

The 5-Nation Peace Education Challenge

Youth peace ambassadors will lead community projects such as:

• Rwanda: Genocide education through comics and public murals

• Japan: Hiroshima oral history video project

• Kenya: Anti-hate speech youth campaign

• Cameroon: Women-led peacebuilding podcast

• DRC: Art therapy and performances for war-affected youth

Your support ensures these projects come to life—creating ripple effects far beyond the event itself.

Meet the Peace Ambassadors

Johnson & Pauline (Kenya)

Peace educators tackling political and ethnic tensions through youth mentorship in Kibera.

Benjamin (Cameroon)

Climate activist connecting environmental justice with peacebuilding for community resilience.

Thierry (Rwanda)

Visual artist preserving genocide memory through powerful drawings that educate and heal.

Malick & Esther (DRC)

Artists using multidisciplinary art to heal trauma and promote peace among displaced communities.

Maurice Kwizerimana (Rwanda)

A dedicated peace ambassador, genocide survivor, and guide at the Kigali Genocide Memorial. Maurice is a public speaker, conflict facilitator, and youth mentor. His work focuses on trauma healing, community leadership, and entrepreneurship, inspiring young people to transform pain into purpose.

Mani Martin (Rwanda)

A renowned Rwandan singer and peace advocate, Mani Martin uses music to promote healing, unity, and reconciliation. His songs, deeply rooted in Rwandan history and African traditions, have touched audiences across the globe, making him a powerful voice for peace through art.

Digital Engagement & Donor Recognition

To ensure global visibility, our digital team will manage engagement across:

• Instagram, Twitter/X, Facebook, TikTok, LINE (Japan)

• Multilingual content: English, Japanese, French, Kinyarwanda

• Real-time event updates, survivor stories, live interactions

Special Donor Recognitions:

• Donor names featured in livestream scrolls

• Virtual meetings with survivors

• Personalized thank-you messages from peace ambassadors

About NPO-TER

Founded by Marie Louise Kambenga in Fukushima, Japan, NPO-TER supports children affected by conflict through education, health, and peacebuilding initiatives. Over the years, NPO-TER has built a unique bridge of solidarity between Japan and Rwanda, using shared histories to inspire hope, healing, and leadership.

Join Us in Building a Peaceful Future

Your donation will:

• Empower youth peace ambassadors in Africa and Japan

• Support community-based peace projects addressing real needs

• Foster global understanding through shared stories and experiences

• Help make this 12th Annual Peace Even the most impactful yet

Donate today. Together, we amplify voices of resilience and build a peaceful, united world — one story, one song, one project at a time.