Pro-Femmes Twese Hamwe

In order to restore Rwanda the women created projects to improve the economy, establish peace, and offer new opportunities.

The genocide incident caused great destruction; however, since 1994 the organization has grown to include 58 member associations.

"[5] Working with women was not enough to help society as whole, therefore, they ensured all human rights were being met so that there was no social injustice.

Their achievements include "peacekeeping, conflict management, mediation and reconciliation that empower women in leadership roles.

Pro-Femmes received the 1996 UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the promotion of tolerance and non-violence "for their outstanding contributions in rehabilitating families and communities devastated by mass violence, through their activities fostering a climate of peace based on tolerance and non-violence.