The visit took place on May 8, 2026, during which the staff were given detailed accounts of how the Genocide against the Tutsi was planned and executed under the former regime, as well as the country’s journey toward recovery and rebuilding.
They also laid wreaths at the mass graves where more than 37,890 victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi are buried at the Ruhanga Memorial site.
The Managing Director of Spiro Rwanda, Amit Chawla, said that although he is not Rwandan, the atrocities committed during the genocide deeply touched him. He praised the Government of National Unity, particularly the Inkotanyi, as well as the resilience and humanity demonstrated by Rwandans.
“When I look at the hard work, love and humanity that characterize the Rwandans we work with every day, and the continued progress of Rwanda, it clearly shows that you chose not to remain prisoners of history. Other countries can truly learn from your example,” he said.
Chawla encouraged young people to continue preserving the country’s history and strengthening unity to ensure such tragedies never happen again.
Karambizi Oleg Olivier, an official from Rwanda’s Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement responsible for strategies against genocide denial and minimization, commended Spiro Rwanda employees for supporting genocide survivors. He urged especially the youth to develop a deeper understanding of Rwanda’s history so they can help educate others.
“It is your responsibility to know Rwanda’s history because, although the Genocide was stopped by the Inkotanyi, its ideology continues to spread even today,” he said.
“Young people must stand against those who continue to spread genocide ideology, particularly through social media platforms such as Facebook, X, YouTube and others. This should become part of your values and patriotism.”
Karambizi noted that many young people killed during the Genocide against the Tutsi had dreams and ambitions they never had the opportunity to fulfill. He cautioned the youth against being influenced by individuals who use social media to downplay or deny the genocide.
As part of the visit, Spiro Rwanda’s management also provided support to the Ruhanga Genocide Memorial and assisted genocide survivors by renovating two homes.
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