2025 Rwanda Delegation— Renata Tumusabire
Criminal Justice ‘25
I’m returning to Rwanda because the experience last year left a deep impact on me personally, academically, and spiritually. Rwanda’s story of resilience, healing, and unity continues to inspire me, and I feel called to go back to deepen my understanding of how a nation can rise from unimaginable tragedy with grace and strength.
As someone with Rwandan heritage, this journey is also deeply personal. It’s about reconnecting with my roots, honoring my ancestors, and engaging with the communities that carry so much wisdom and strength. I’m also returning to continue the conversations and relationships we began to listen, to learn, and to grow together.
Rwanda has taught me what hope in action looks like. I want to carry more of that with me and share it through my studies, my work, and my everyday life. This isn’t just a return it’s a continuation of a journey I feel deeply connected to.