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RRA Staff Donates Cows to Genocide Survivors in Gisagara
Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA), the Office of the Auditor General (OAG), and the National Electoral Commission (NEC) staff joined Gisagara District in commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Genocide against the Tutsi. They also provided cows to survivors and paid for medical insurance (mutuelle de sante) for vulnerable families.
The event took place in Ndora Sector, Gisagara District on May 10, 2024. The staff first visited the Kabuye Genocide Memorial, where more than 50,000 Genocide victims are laid to rest.
Ruzindana Benoit, who survived the Genocide, was a teacher in Ndora until 1994. He recounted how bad leadership fueled hatred, leading to the Genocide that claimed six of his eight children and his wife.
He escaped to Burundi by crossing the Akanyaru River after bribing killers. After being liberated by the RPF Inkotanyi, he made his way to Bugesera.
Later, he received news that two of his children and a nephew were still alive. He was then able to return to Butare after being liberated.
"I thank the government of unity for helping us rebuild," he said. "We tried to be resilient, and live with those who killed us, to have life go on, and the country continues to develop, as you can see now."
In support of the survivors, the combined management and staff of RRA, OAG, and NEC presented IBUKA with a cheque of 50,040,000 Rwf to purchase cattle for those in need. They also donated 2,100,000 Rwf to cover medical insurance for 700 vulnerable families who cannot afford it.
Jean Louis Kaliningondo, Deputy Commissioner General of the RRA, stated that this activity is an annual event by the three institutions to show continued support for Genocide survivors and find solutions to their challenges.
A resident from Ndora Sector, Eric Muhire, expressed his happiness about receiving a cow for breeding.
"We are very happy because these cows will allow us to drink milk again," he said. "It's been 30 years since we've been unable to do that. We truly appreciate the government for remembering us and bringing back the opportunity to have cows and drink milk again."
"Before, I was unhappy because of the lack of fertilizer," he continued. "I couldn't find where to ask for it, but now that I have a cow, where I was harvesting 20 kilos, I will be able to harvest much more. You can feel that happiness!"
The Mayor of Gisagara District, Mr. Rutaburingoga Jerome, commended these institutions for supporting the needy and assured them that they would be well looked after. He said that this action is a testament to Rwanda's triumph over evil and a symbol of continued progress.
"This complements the district's program to provide cattle to each family," he explained. "This will help us rebuild, allow people to drink milk again, earn money, and improve our agricultural sector."
Kaliningondo commended the RPF Inkotanyi forces for stopping the Genocide against the Tutsi. He urged everyone to participate in fighting the ideology of Genocide and strive to build a Rwanda that is inclusive for all.
"The fact that the ideology of Genocide persists among some in Rwanda, even though it's a minority, is concerning," he said. "We still hear hate speech being used openly in our region. This shows us that we cannot be complacent."
The staff of RRA, OAG, and NEC recently gathered to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Genocide against the Tutsi in 1994. They were called upon to promote unity, especially among the youth, to stand up against discrimination, those who deny the Genocide, and those who want to return the country to its dark past.
RRA Staff Donates Cows to Genocide Survivors in Gisagara
Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA), the Office of the Auditor General (OAG), and the National Electoral Commission (NEC) staff joined Gisagara District in commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Genocide against the Tutsi. They also provided cows to survivors and paid for medical insurance (mutuelle de sante) for vulnerable families.
The event took place in Ndora Sector, Gisagara District on May 10, 2024. The staff first visited the Kabuye Genocide Memorial, where more than 50,000 Genocide victims are laid to rest.
Ruzindana Benoit, who survived the Genocide, was a teacher in Ndora until 1994. He recounted how bad leadership fueled hatred, leading to the Genocide that claimed six of his eight children and his wife.
He escaped to Burundi by crossing the Akanyaru River after bribing killers. After being liberated by the RPF Inkotanyi, he made his way to Bugesera.
Later, he received news that two of his children and a nephew were still alive. He was then able to return to Butare after being liberated.
"I thank the government of unity for helping us rebuild," he said. "We tried to be resilient, and live with those who killed us, to have life go on, and the country continues to develop, as you can see now."
In support of the survivors, the combined management and staff of RRA, OAG, and NEC presented IBUKA with a cheque of 50,040,000 Rwf to purchase cattle for those in need. They also donated 2,100,000 Rwf to cover medical insurance for 700 vulnerable families who cannot afford it.
Jean Louis Kaliningondo, Deputy Commissioner General of the RRA, stated that this activity is an annual event by the three institutions to show continued support for Genocide survivors and find solutions to their challenges.
A resident from Ndora Sector, Eric Muhire, expressed his happiness about receiving a cow for breeding.
"We are very happy because these cows will allow us to drink milk again," he said. "It's been 30 years since we've been unable to do that. We truly appreciate the government for remembering us and bringing back the opportunity to have cows and drink milk again."
"Before, I was unhappy because of the lack of fertilizer," he continued. "I couldn't find where to ask for it, but now that I have a cow, where I was harvesting 20 kilos, I will be able to harvest much more. You can feel that happiness!"
The Mayor of Gisagara District, Mr. Rutaburingoga Jerome, commended these institutions for supporting the needy and assured them that they would be well looked after. He said that this action is a testament to Rwanda's triumph over evil and a symbol of continued progress.
"This complements the district's program to provide cattle to each family," he explained. "This will help us rebuild, allow people to drink milk again, earn money, and improve our agricultural sector."
Kaliningondo commended the RPF Inkotanyi forces for stopping the Genocide against the Tutsi. He urged everyone to participate in fighting the ideology of Genocide and strive to build a Rwanda that is inclusive for all.
"The fact that the ideology of Genocide persists among some in Rwanda, even though it's a minority, is concerning," he said. "We still hear hate speech being used openly in our region. This shows us that we cannot be complacent."
The staff of RRA, OAG, and NEC recently gathered to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Genocide against the Tutsi in 1994. They were called upon to promote unity, especially among the youth, to stand up against discrimination, those who deny the Genocide, and those who want to return the country to its dark past.
RRA Staff Donates Cows to Genocide Survivors in Gisagara
Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA), the Office of the Auditor General (OAG), and the National Electoral Commission (NEC) staff joined Gisagara District in commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Genocide against the Tutsi. They also provided cows to survivors and paid for medical insurance (mutuelle de sante) for vulnerable families.
The event took place in Ndora Sector, Gisagara District on May 10, 2024. The staff first visited the Kabuye Genocide Memorial, where more than 50,000 Genocide victims are laid to rest.
Ruzindana Benoit, who survived the Genocide, was a teacher in Ndora until 1994. He recounted how bad leadership fueled hatred, leading to the Genocide that claimed six of his eight children and his wife.
He escaped to Burundi by crossing the Akanyaru River after bribing killers. After being liberated by the RPF Inkotanyi, he made his way to Bugesera.
Later, he received news that two of his children and a nephew were still alive. He was then able to return to Butare after being liberated.
"I thank the government of unity for helping us rebuild," he said. "We tried to be resilient, and live with those who killed us, to have life go on, and the country continues to develop, as you can see now."
In support of the survivors, the combined management and staff of RRA, OAG, and NEC presented IBUKA with a cheque of 50,040,000 Rwf to purchase cattle for those in need. They also donated 2,100,000 Rwf to cover medical insurance for 700 vulnerable families who cannot afford it.
Jean Louis Kaliningondo, Deputy Commissioner General of the RRA, stated that this activity is an annual event by the three institutions to show continued support for Genocide survivors and find solutions to their challenges.
A resident from Ndora Sector, Eric Muhire, expressed his happiness about receiving a cow for breeding.
"We are very happy because these cows will allow us to drink milk again," he said. "It's been 30 years since we've been unable to do that. We truly appreciate the government for remembering us and bringing back the opportunity to have cows and drink milk again."
"Before, I was unhappy because of the lack of fertilizer," he continued. "I couldn't find where to ask for it, but now that I have a cow, where I was harvesting 20 kilos, I will be able to harvest much more. You can feel that happiness!"
The Mayor of Gisagara District, Mr. Rutaburingoga Jerome, commended these institutions for supporting the needy and assured them that they would be well looked after. He said that this action is a testament to Rwanda's triumph over evil and a symbol of continued progress.
"This complements the district's program to provide cattle to each family," he explained. "This will help us rebuild, allow people to drink milk again, earn money, and improve our agricultural sector."
Kaliningondo commended the RPF Inkotanyi forces for stopping the Genocide against the Tutsi. He urged everyone to participate in fighting the ideology of Genocide and strive to build a Rwanda that is inclusive for all.
"The fact that the ideology of Genocide persists among some in Rwanda, even though it's a minority, is concerning," he said. "We still hear hate speech being used openly in our region. This shows us that we cannot be complacent."
The staff of RRA, OAG, and NEC recently gathered to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Genocide against the Tutsi in 1994. They were called upon to promote unity, especially among the youth, to stand up against discrimination, those who deny the Genocide, and those who want to return the country to its dark past.
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