Research Excellence

Our Research Division serves as the academic backbone of CRIR, conducting cutting-edge research that informs evidence-based approaches to healing, reconciliation, and peacebuilding.

Our Research Mission

To generate, preserve, and disseminate knowledge that contributes to understanding trauma, healing, and reconciliation processes in post-conflict societies, with particular focus on the Rwandan context and its global applications.

  • Evidence-based research methodologies
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Community-participatory research
  • International academic partnerships

Research Impact

Our research directly informs policy recommendations, therapeutic interventions, and community healing programs, ensuring that our academic work translates into real-world impact.

Research Areas

Our comprehensive research programs address critical aspects of healing and reconciliation

Peace Studies

Comprehensive research on conflict transformation, peacebuilding strategies, and sustainable peace mechanisms in post-conflict societies.

  • • Conflict analysis and prevention
  • • Peacebuilding methodologies
  • • Community dialogue facilitation
  • • Policy development research

Trauma Healing

Advanced research on trauma psychology, healing methodologies, and therapeutic interventions for individuals and communities.

  • • Post-traumatic stress research
  • • Community healing approaches
  • • Therapeutic intervention studies
  • • Resilience building research

Genocide Memory

Documentation, preservation, and analysis of genocide memory, testimonies, and their role in reconciliation processes.

  • • Oral history documentation
  • • Memory preservation methods
  • • Testimony analysis
  • • Educational resource development

Social Cohesion

Research on community integration, social healing, and factors that promote unity and reconciliation in diverse societies.

  • • Community integration studies
  • • Social capital research
  • • Unity and reconciliation metrics
  • • Cultural healing practices

Comparative Studies

Cross-cultural research comparing reconciliation processes and healing methodologies across different post-conflict contexts globally.

  • • International case studies
  • • Best practices analysis
  • • Cultural adaptation research
  • • Global partnership studies

Innovation Research

Development and testing of innovative approaches to healing and reconciliation, including technology-enhanced interventions.

  • • Digital healing platforms
  • • Innovative therapy methods
  • • Technology in reconciliation
  • • Scalable intervention models

Research Facilities

State-of-the-art facilities supporting our research and academic activities

Research Library

Comprehensive collection of books, journals, and digital resources on peace studies, trauma healing, and reconciliation.

15,000+
Books & Publications

Digital Archives

Secure digital repository for testimonies, research data, and historical documentation with advanced search capabilities.

5,000+
Digital Records

Research Labs

Modern computer labs equipped with statistical software, data analysis tools, and collaborative research platforms.

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Research Labs

Conference Center

Professional conference facilities for academic symposiums, research presentations, and international collaborations.

200
Seat Capacity

Recent Publications

Latest research findings and academic contributions from our team

"Community-Based Healing Approaches in Post-Genocide Rwanda"
Dr. Marie Claire Uwimana 2024 Journal of Peace Research

This comprehensive study examines the effectiveness of community-based healing interventions in Rwanda, providing evidence for scalable reconciliation models.

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"Trauma Memory and Reconciliation: A Longitudinal Study"
Dr. Jean Baptiste Ganza 2023 International Review of Victimology

A groundbreaking longitudinal study exploring how trauma memory processing affects reconciliation outcomes over time in post-conflict communities.

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"Faith-Based Reconciliation Models: Lessons from Rwanda"
Emmanuel Nzeyimana 2023 African Journal of Conflict Resolution

An analysis of how faith-based approaches contribute to sustainable reconciliation, with practical applications for other post-conflict contexts.

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"Digital Archives in Genocide Memory Preservation"
Dr. Agnes Mukamana 2024 Digital Humanities Quarterly

Exploring innovative digital methods for preserving and accessing genocide testimonies and historical documentation for future generations.

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Research Team

Meet our dedicated researchers and academic staff

Dr. Marie Claire Uwimana

Research Director

PhD in Psychology, specializing in trauma healing and community-based therapeutic interventions. 15+ years of research experience.

Expertise: Trauma Psychology, Community Healing, Research Methodology
Dr. Jean Baptiste Ganza

Senior Research Fellow

PhD in Peace Studies, leading research on reconciliation processes and faith-based healing approaches in post-conflict societies.

Expertise: Peace Studies, Reconciliation, Faith-Based Healing
Dr. Agnes Mukamana

Digital Archives Specialist

PhD in Information Science, specializing in digital preservation of historical testimonies and genocide memory documentation.

Expertise: Digital Archives, Memory Studies, Information Systems

Research Collaborations

Building partnerships for impactful research

Academic Partnerships

  • University of Rwanda
    Joint research programs in peace studies and social psychology
  • Harvard University - Divinity School
    Collaborative research on faith-based reconciliation models
  • University of Cape Town
    Comparative studies on post-conflict healing in Africa
  • Georgetown University
    Research on trauma memory and reconciliation processes

International Organizations

  • United Nations Peacebuilding Commission
    Policy research and evidence-based recommendations
  • World Council of Churches
    Faith-based healing and reconciliation initiatives
  • International Center for Transitional Justice
    Research on transitional justice mechanisms
  • African Union Commission
    Continental peace and reconciliation research

Join Our Research Community

Collaborate with us on groundbreaking research that makes a difference in healing and reconciliation