“Ndi Umunyarwanda” started in Higher Learning Institutions in Rwanda

{ ‘Ndi Umunyarwanda’ program now is being conducted in universities and High Learning institutions of Rwanda starting from November 4th, 2013 at Kigali Institute of Science and Technology (KIST).}

The Students of former Kigali Institute of Science and Technology ( KIST), Kigali Health Institute and National University of Rwanda( NUR) Kigali campus met last week discussion the reality of ‘Ndi Umunyarwanda’ Program strengthening the unity and peace among Rwandans through telling factual testimonies.

Kayisire Callixte, staff at Ministry of Youth and ICT (MYICT), said that ‘Ndi Umunyarwanda’ was initiated to recognize the values of Rwandan culture which strengthened the ties between them.

“The program was put in place to brace the unity and reconciliation among Rwandans, which is different from unreliable ethnic labels” said Kayisire.

Kayisire stressed that the history of Rwandans have to be told as it was happen, the time and the location of that authentic past.

Honorable Edouard Bamporiki said that Ndi Umunyarwanda meaning ‘I am Rwandan’ is found in the Government policy of Unity and Reconciliation that after the 1994 genocide , Rwanda has realized its true identity “Ubunyarwanda “

“It is through our responsibility as Rwandans that we must bring back values of our accurate identity which were lost” said Bamporiki.

Rurangwa Denis, the member of Arts for Peace organization, witnessed what he saw in 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, saying that it is the real moment for Rwandans to perceive the background of the history in order to avoid the awful actions of the past.

The youth said that the Rwandan history must be taught in schools in order to conserve our true story from today ‘generation to generations to come.

Rwanda struggles to overcome the scars of ethnic division and ‘Ndi Umunyarwanda’ campaign is a necessary step towards healing not only for survivors who have had to move on without being asked for forgiveness, but also for the youth, children of genocide perpetrators or even those who are not, live with the guilt of what was done in the name of all Hutus.

Now the youth from all private higher learning institutions and University of Rwanda are being given details on the program and call upon to take part in it; the agenda will reach all institutions and Universities in the Country.

NYC