Genocide Never Again
The Ntarama Genocide Church
The dreaded Tutsi Passbook
A student gazes on genocide victim's clothing
‘Peace is not having problems in your life’ - Goreth Twizerimanaa
Students at the Groupe Scolaire Cyumba gather outside a new classroom being constructed.
“Peace is not having problems” - Olive Murebwayire
Students discuss their experience of the Rwandan Genocide
‘Peace means respect’
The AMAHORO Generation
Savagery took over the mind, they went out hunting as kindred
spirits, they became a ferocious barbaric species. They were the
Interahamwe, the infamous killers of the 1994 Rwandan
Genocide against the Tutsi. They were also the youth of the
nation. Two decades on victim and perpetrator are still coping
with the aftermath of the 100 days the world chose to ignore.
Born during the genocide era, Rwandan’s youth speak of their
aspirations, their hope for peace in the aftermath of a brutal war
that fractured their nation. They are the generation that wants to
be acknowledged as Rwandese, united in purpose, eliminating
historical tribal labels of Hutu and Tutsi. They want their legacy to
be known as the Amahoro generation, the peace brokers; where the
youth of their parent’s generation were the brutal warriors. They
believe hatred corrodes morality.
The youth have come together, united in purpose – much of their
commitment to reconciliation is rooted in the idea that without
peace, there is no future. Peace is everything, the steel platform to
construct prosperity and harmony.
Predictably after many conflicts, the prejudice, deep scars, and
trauma from the war are passed on from one generation to another.
As such, the horrors of the past risk contaminating yet more lives
in the future. International Alert, the peace building organization
has created peace clubs for schools to benefit young people affected
by the consequences of the genocide and their quest to live in a
peaceful society as united Rwandans. Here the students debate the
factors, which led Rwandans to genocide like discrimination, and
rumours, and its consequences of ethnic hatred and stigmatisation.
The club’s programme has been a significant factor in reducing
tensions in communities allowing families to live side by side in
peace. Lessons learned are inspirational as many students carry
the messages they have learned into their local communities and
created replicas of their clubs. Supporting the younger generation
of Rwandans to overcome the burden of history and build a future
free of violence is one of the primary aims of the peace building
process.
Amahoro, means peace; it is the youth’s destiny.
spirits, they became a ferocious barbaric species. They were the
Interahamwe, the infamous killers of the 1994 Rwandan
Genocide against the Tutsi. They were also the youth of the
nation. Two decades on victim and perpetrator are still coping
with the aftermath of the 100 days the world chose to ignore.
Born during the genocide era, Rwandan’s youth speak of their
aspirations, their hope for peace in the aftermath of a brutal war
that fractured their nation. They are the generation that wants to
be acknowledged as Rwandese, united in purpose, eliminating
historical tribal labels of Hutu and Tutsi. They want their legacy to
be known as the Amahoro generation, the peace brokers; where the
youth of their parent’s generation were the brutal warriors. They
believe hatred corrodes morality.
The youth have come together, united in purpose – much of their
commitment to reconciliation is rooted in the idea that without
peace, there is no future. Peace is everything, the steel platform to
construct prosperity and harmony.
Predictably after many conflicts, the prejudice, deep scars, and
trauma from the war are passed on from one generation to another.
As such, the horrors of the past risk contaminating yet more lives
in the future. International Alert, the peace building organization
has created peace clubs for schools to benefit young people affected
by the consequences of the genocide and their quest to live in a
peaceful society as united Rwandans. Here the students debate the
factors, which led Rwandans to genocide like discrimination, and
rumours, and its consequences of ethnic hatred and stigmatisation.
The club’s programme has been a significant factor in reducing
tensions in communities allowing families to live side by side in
peace. Lessons learned are inspirational as many students carry
the messages they have learned into their local communities and
created replicas of their clubs. Supporting the younger generation
of Rwandans to overcome the burden of history and build a future
free of violence is one of the primary aims of the peace building
process.
Amahoro, means peace; it is the youth’s destiny.
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