{"id":54475,"date":"2025-06-15T06:55:33","date_gmt":"2025-06-15T06:55:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/lolc-unguka-finance-staff-visit-commune-rouge-genocide-memorial-support\/"},"modified":"2025-06-15T06:55:57","modified_gmt":"2025-06-15T06:55:57","slug":"lolc-unguka-finance-staff-visit-commune-rouge-genocide-memorial-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/lolc-unguka-finance-staff-visit-commune-rouge-genocide-memorial-support\/","title":{"rendered":"LOLC Unguka Finance staff visit Commune Rouge Genocide memorial, support survivors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The remembrance event, held on Friday, June 13, 2025, involved a visit to the memorial site where participants learned about the brutality of the Genocide, particularly in the former Gisenyi Prefecture, a region known for producing several senior political and military leaders implicated in the Genocide.<\/p>\n<p>G\u00e9rard Mbarushimana, President of Ibuka in Rubavu District, reminded LOLC Unguka Finance staff that the Genocide was primarily caused by discriminatory and divisive leadership.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNothing else caused the Genocide against the Tutsi but bad governance rooted in ethnic discrimination. That\u2019s what we must fight against,\u201d Mbarushimana said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLet us also not forget that the FDLR, based in Congo\u2019s forests, still spreads the same genocide ideology, especially among the next generation. Some children are still raised with hatred against the Tutsi. That\u2019s why it\u2019s everyone\u2019s responsibility to denounce all forms of discrimination and uphold national unity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He called on all citizens, including corporate entities, to play a role in building a unified and inclusive Rwanda.<\/p>\n<p>Yves Sangano, Chairperson of the Board of LOLC Unguka Finance Plc, emphasized that while their institution offers financial services, they also carry a responsibility to support national unity and reconciliation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is a significant moment to honor our brothers and sisters who were killed during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Paying tribute to them reinforces our commitment to ensuring such tragic history is never forgotten and never repeated,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs a financial institution that works to improve the livelihoods of Rwandans, we believe we must contribute to building a united, inclusive, and peaceful Rwanda, where every citizen\u2019s life is valued, and no one is targeted for who they are.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Sangano also thanked Rwanda\u2019s leadership for their efforts in preserving the country\u2019s history and safeguarding memorial sites that serve as crucial educational tools.<\/p>\n<p>As part of the commemoration, LOLC Unguka Finance Plc provided financial support to Rubavu District for the preservation of the Commune Rouge memorial site. They also extended support to some genocide survivors to help improve their livelihoods.<\/p>\n<p>Members of AVEGA-Agahozo, an association of genocide widows who participated in the ceremony, expressed gratitude to LOLC Unguka Finance for the solidarity and support.<\/p>\n<p>Rubavu District Mayor, Prosper Mulindwa, commended the institution\u2019s presence and involvement.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYour participation shows that you are not just here to provide financial services, but you are committed to the values of unity and resilience that this country stands for,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLet us remember that the genocidal government used the nation\u2019s resources, money, banks, and private actors, to fund the killing of Tutsis. By contrast, your actions today show that such history will never be repeated in this country.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mulindwa also thanked LOLC Unguka Finance Plc for contributing to the preservation of the Genocide history, emphasizing that such efforts will help future generations understand the past and prevent similar atrocities.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-89135\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/umuyobozi_w_inama_y_ubutegetsi_ya_lolc_unguka_finance_yves_sangano_yashyikirije.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-89134\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/umuyobozi_w_akarere_ka_rubavu_mulindwa_prosper_yashyize_indabo_ku_rwibutso_rwa_.jpg\" alt=\"Mulindwa also thanked LOLC Unguka Finance Plc for contributing to the preservation of the Genocide history.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-89133\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/umuyob_3-3-fb4bb.jpg\" alt=\"Yves Sangano, Chairperson of the Board of LOLC Unguka Finance Plc, emphasized that while their institution offers financial services, they also carry a responsibility to support national unity and reconciliation.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-89132\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/umuyob_1-23-9ef1f.jpg\" alt=\"The Chairperson of the Board of LOLC Unguka Finance, Yves Sangano, hands over a donation to the President of Ibuka in Rubavu District to support the preservation of history at the Commune Rouge Memorial.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-89131\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/perezi_1-5-4c53e.jpg\" alt=\"G\u00e9rard Mbarushimana, President of Ibuka in Rubavu District, reminded LOLC Unguka Finance staff that the Genocide was primarily caused by discriminatory and divisive leadership.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-89130\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/bunamiye_inzirakarengane_zirenga_ibihumbi_5_ziruhukiye_mu_rwibutso_rwa_komini_r.jpg\" alt=\"Staff and the management of LOLC Unguka Finance Plc joined the people of Rubavu District in commemorating the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, honoring more than 5,000 victims laid to rest at the Commune Rouge Genocide Memorial.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-89129\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/basobanuriwe_amateka_yihariye_y_urwibutso_rwa_komine_rouge-39dc6.jpg\" alt=\"The remembrance event, held on Friday, June 13, 2025, involved a visit to the memorial site where participants learned about the brutality of the Genocide, particularly in the former Gisenyi Prefecture. \" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-89128\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/abayobozi_ba_lolc_ungunga_finance_plc_bashyize_indabo_ku_rwibutso_rwa_komini_ro.jpg\" alt=\"The management of LOLC Unguka Finance PLC laid wreaths at Komini Rouge Memorial\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-89127\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/abakozi_ni_abayobozi_ba_lolc_unguka_finance_plc_basuye_urwibutso_rwa_komini_rouge-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-89126\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/054a5017-2-c2e2f.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-89125\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/054a4961-72292.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-89124\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/054a4747-94673.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-89123\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/054a4942-eae77.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Chairperson of the Board of LOLC Unguka Finance, Yves Sangano , ashyikiriza Perezida wa Ibuka mu Karere ka Rubavu inkunga yo kubungabunga amateka ku Rwibutso rwa Commune Rouge<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":62,"featured_media":2000089122,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[75],"byline":[170],"hashtag":[],"class_list":["post-54475","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-homenews","byline-igihe"],"bylines":[{"id":170,"name":"IGIHE","slug":"igihe","description":"","image":{"id":0,"url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&f=y&r=g","alt":"Default avatar","title":"Default 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