The memorial shelters over 1000 victims killed in former Zoko, Kavumu and Mutete sectors currently merged in Mutete.
After receiving explanations on killings of Tutsi in the area, Oxfam Rwanda employees donated Rwf 500,000 to support the maintenance of the memorial and house built to Antoine Ntagwabira, 82, an old genocide survivor whose house was recently destroyed by the storm and donated basic domestic equipment as well.
Oxfam Rwanda Country Director, Alice Anukur Uwase said it is their responsibility to contribute to the resilience of the country especially supporting genocide survivors.
“Oxfam has been working with the Government of Rwanda to uplift Rwandans livelihoods especially those affected by the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. We assure continued support,” she said.
“During this commemoration period, we want all Rwandans to play a role in the rebuilding process and striving for unity and reconciliation,” added Uwase.
Oxfam-Québec which turned into Oxfam International also built over 150 houses for vulnerable genocide survivors in 1997 that had no decent accommodations in a village of Mutete sector.
The president of IBUKA, an umbrella of genocide survivors in Gicumbi district, Anastase Kamizikunze lauded Oxfam for the increasing role in the rebuilding of Rwandans.
Antoine Ntagwabira, 82, who received the new house said the decent home enables him, improved life in advanced age.
Ntagwabira survived with one daughter after losing 3 children and his wife killed during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
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