NDABAGOYE M. Rose is a member of IMFURA Incubator, the first incubator of RGW under the ITOTO project. Here’s her testimony:
“Imagine a life where everything irritates you: birds chirping, neighbors greeting you, even a child’s smile. That was me. I was like a dark cloud hovering over Gisyo, ready to thunder at the slightest ray of sunshine.
Traumas? Oh, I had plenty, neatly stacked in my mind. I lived a life filled with negativity, hopelessness, and deep pessimism. My neighbors? All converted into ‘imaginary enemies.’ I spoke to no one without suspicion. My daily life was a dramatic comedy with me as the star of ‘Mama Moody.’”
After Joining RGW:
“Then one day, RGW knocked on my door. At first, I looked at them like they were scammers. But curious (and desperate), I joined their sessions. And friends, my life transformed like beans turning into a festive feast!
The teachings on emotional trauma management were a revelation: my worst enemy wasn’t the noisy neighbor but myself. RGW also provided school supplies for my children—what a relief! I attended planning sessions and, for the first time, learned that life could be organized (even with 10 children—it’s possible!).”
“Goodbye negativity, hello positivity! Today, I plan my activities like a real project manager. My neighbors? We exchange meals, laughter, and even secrets (yes, I’ve become the neighborhood star).
I’ve also rebuilt my self-confidence. When I look at my children now, I see a bright future instead of an endless list of responsibilities. I’m proud to be NDABAGOYE M. Rose, a woman full of life and vision.”
“Expand interventions in churches. Many pray for forgiveness but forget to heal their traumas first.
Reach other localities. Burundi as a whole could benefit from this positivity revolution.
Thank you, RGW, for transforming me! Today, even the birds I once found annoying sound melodious. Life is beautiful, and I’m ready to dance in the rain.”
