ERIC EUGENE MURANGWA
Born in Rwanda. Living in London, UK.
“Lets stand together to fight all forms of identity-based discrimination.”
2020
Editions to be confirmed
Concrete and stainless steel
175h x 15w x 21d cm
ABOUT ERIC
Eric Murangwa Eugene is a survivor of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, a former international footballer, a genocide education campaigner, and a sport for development and peace advocate. It was his vision that brought together Football for Hope, Peace & Unity, and the Survivors Tribune into one organisation, The Ishami Foundation.
In 1994 Eric was a goalkeeper for the renowned Rayon Sports Football Club. He and most of his immediate family survived the genocide in part thanks to the courage and humanity shown by his teammates. As a result he became convinced that sport and storytelling have the power to influence society in a way that little else does.
In 2018 Eric was awarded an MBE for his outstanding service to the community through sport and genocide education.