The establishment of FARG was among solutions to cope with devastating effects of Genocide perpetrated against Tutsi in 1994 which inflicted moral and physical wounds on survivors.
The fund restored hope among widows and orphans, survivors of the Genocide through different activities meant to improve their wellbeing.
Under this fund created in 1998, vulnerable survivors got decent houses, others were provided with school fees among other kinds of support to propel them into better life.
Before its creation, the Government provided assistance within available means providing them with food, clothing, healthcare among other services that were transferred to FARG.
Between 1998 and 2021, a lot have been achieved through the fund where its legacy continues to live on.
{{1. Education}}
Since 1998, figures show that FARG provided school fees to 107,921 students in secondary school while 33,349 were helped to complete universities and higher learning institutions as per figures released in September 2021. At the time, 4000 were still pursuing university studies.
The figures indicated that a total of Rwf 197,000,000,000 had been spent to sponsor their education.
{{2. Health }}
Providing medical assistance to survivors was integrated into the responsibilities of FARG.
Before it was dissolved, figures show that the Government had utilized Rwf28, 038,000,000 to provide treatment to Genocide survivors inside the country while Rwf3, 456,000,000 was spent for treatment abroad.
{{3. Special fund }}
Figures show that FARG provides special funds to vulnerable survivors with most pressing needs, mainly the ones having reached their advanced ages unable to work. They receive Rwf12,500 every month.
The funds are distributed to 28,050 beneficiaries every year. Among others, 1400 vulnerable Genocide widows and widowers also receive financial assistance from the fund with annual budget of Rwf31, 000, 0000,000.
{{4. Income generating activities}}
Figures indicate that Rwf10,000,000,000 was provided to help 54,816 beneficiaries run income generating activities. Among them, a total of 7510 received cows under Girinka program.
{{5. Building homes}}
Statistics released towards the end of last year show that 29,015 new houses had been completed while 4050 were renovated.
These activities took the budget worth Rwf77,000,000,000.
Among others, hostels for elderly Genocide survivors (Impingazima) were built in four districts. The facilities accommodate widows and widowers from across the country.
FARG recently revealed that Rwf346,494,000,000 was spent for completion of these activities carried out between 1998-2021.
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