Huye district officials on 22 April, visited members of Urumuri Club- that brings together orphans of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi- they usually stayed at school in holidays because they had no home.
During the visit, Urumuri members presented challenges they face. The district officials promised to solve their challenges.
Mutwarasibo Cyprien, the Vice Mayor in charge of economy and finance led the delegation. He said the district will continue to help Urumuri Club.
He said these young boys and girls have no other parents and said the district would act as their parent and urged the orphans to work and build their future.
Members to Urumuri said they are satisfied by the visit, and suggested that an increase of such visits saying they needed people to support them ensuring they are not left lonely.
Urumuri club was established created after a notice that some students stayed at school because they had no homes to go to during school holidays.
The district worked with partners to build homes for them, and so far these children’s life has improved. Some have already completed their studies and others are still studying.
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