At Gisenyi District Hospital, Mama Esperance lies quietly on her bed. For years, she has battled a chronic illness that has drained not only her body but also her resources. The cost of her medication far exceeds what she can afford, and loneliness has crept into her days like an unwelcome shadow. Then, one afternoon, a group of compassionate volunteers from TOGETHER IS THE BEST (TB INITIATIVES / AMAHORO) entered her hospital room, carrying bags of warm food—and most importantly, hope. Tears welled in Mama Esperance’s eyes. She had not received visitors in three days, and the simple act of being remembered was a powerful balm to her spirit.

Pastor Bitangimana Theoneste sat by her bedside, gently holding her hand, offering words of encouragement and spiritual guidance that filled the room with calm and peace. Nearby, Bora softly played a hymn on her phone, weaving a melody of comfort and resilience. The heavy weight that had long pressed on Mama Esperance’s heart began to ease. In the following days, the team visited the homes of other vulnerable patients—those too weak to leave their beds, those forgotten by society, those quietly fighting their battles alone.

This is the essence of palliative care: restoring hope, offering presence, and affirming the dignity of every human life. Each month, TB INITIATIVES continues these visits, aware that their impact cannot be measured solely in outcomes. Some patients find healing, some pass on peacefully, but all experience the unwavering power of love and solidarity. Because in the end, no one should have to fight alone.