{A total of 1600 houses of 1994 genocide survivors need to be constructed while 1500 need to be upgraded, an activity which will cost Rwf 27 billion, Fonds d’Assistance pour les Rescapés du Génocide (FARG) has revealed. }
In a talkshow “Bamerewe Bate” aired on Radio Rwanda, the executive secretary of FARG, Ruberangeyo Théophile said they have a plan to raise the funds to ensure genocide survivors have decent accommodation.
He said that there is a hope to fundraise from Rwandans since they have always demonstrated a giving spirit to the needy.
“It is a contribution we need to make, a cause we should support through collaboration. We need to support the genocide survivors,” he said.
He said that the contribution will come from Rwandan government, through various categories of Rwandans which include business people, students, the army which stopped genocide, police and others. Churches and foreign donors are also expected among the contributors.
He said that foreigners have supported FARG in various activities including building shelter and memorials sites.
He said that everyone’s contribution is needed including participation in building and leveling sites and direct provision of building materials.
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