A story of resilience and hope

Cyusa Ian Berulo is a devoted Christian, born in Rwanda in 1992 — a country in a region often marked by conflict.

In Rwanda, divisive ideologies led to the genocide against the Tutsi in 1994. His mother tragically passed away while giving birth to him, and his father, along with all of his family, were brutally killed during the genocide. These devastating losses left him homeless, forcing him to navigate life in extremely harsh conditions.

Despite the overwhelming pain and hardship, he discovered that compassion, deep empathy, and solidarity have the profound power to lift people out of suffering. His passion gave him the strength to overcome these struggles, and his immense empathy continues to guide his mission — a promise engraved in his heart, reflected in his powerful motto.

“They shall not suffer as we have suffered.”

Driven by an intense passion, he founded his charitable foundation — the Berulo Foundation — despite limited resources that demanded more than occasional sacrifice. Given his own experience with suffering, he committed to fasting once a week, on Saturdays, to save money for charitable activities. His foundation began with the modest bursary he received from FARG, the fund designed to help survivors of the genocide against the Tutsi.

Through the Berulo Foundation, he is dedicated to creating a future where empathy, education, and humanitarian efforts pave the way for a world free from violence, ignorance, neglect, despair, war, and genocide — addressing the root causes of suffering through poverty eradication, education, and technology, while empowering the next generation to become responsible, compassionate leaders.