Sandra Uwiringiyimana

About the Author

Sandra Uwiringiyimana is a Rwandan-American author, speaker, and activist whose powerful voice resonates with themes of survival, resilience, and hope. Born in Rwanda, she survived the harrowing 1994 genocide as a young child, enduring unimaginable loss and displacement before resettling in the United States as a refugee. Her debut memoir, How Dare the Sun Rise: Memoirs of a War Child, chronicles her journey from the depths of trauma to a life of advocacy, offering a poignant testament to the human spirit's capacity to heal and thrive. Through her writing and public engagements, Sandra inspires global audiences to confront injustice, foster empathy, and champion the rights of refugees and survivors of conflict. A graduate of colleges in Iowa and Chicago, she continues to advocate for peace and education worldwide.