Reflection Tours to Rwanda: RR25
Legacy Project
Launched in 2019 by BBR, Hogan’s Alley Society, and SFU’s Institute for Black and African Diaspora Research and Engagement, the Remember Rwanda 25 (RR25) Legacy Project honors the resilience of the Rwandan people and sparks dialogue on sustainable development, justice, and reconciliation.
Project Lead
Led By
Dr. June Francis & Lama Mugabo
Goals
1) Lead Reflection Tours to Rwanda—immersive journeys to experience Rwanda’s transformation firsthand. 2) Host biannual conferences—gatherings that highlight Rwanda’s progress and explore lessons for global sustainable development.
CHOGM 2022 & Documentary
In summer 2022, Dr. June Francis and Lama Mugabo traveled to Kigali to attend CHOGM. Their journey inspired a documentary, set to premiere during Black History Month 2026, that tells the story of Rwanda’s rebirth.
Upcoming 2026 Reflection Tour
In summer 2026, twelve participants will embark on a Reflection Tour to Rwanda to witness the extraordinary progress since the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi.
Resilience & Transformation
Out of devastation, Rwanda’s daughters and sons reclaimed their nation. Through vision, courage, and homegrown solutions, they rebuilt society and laid the foundation for one of the most inspiring transformations in modern history.
Why It Matters
The Reflection Tour is an opportunity to learn, grow, and be inspired by Rwanda’s renaissance—inviting participants to reflect on resilience, draw lessons from Rwanda’s path to peace and prosperity, and carry those lessons home to strengthen communities.