The post-genocide reconciliation process has been very difficult because of the genocide effects that affected community members socially and psychologically. It was hard for a genocide offender and a victim to live in harmony after a crime like that of genocide but with the power of God and pragmatic initiatives like RCG (Resilience Cell Group) people have chosen to step beyond forgiveness, embrace reconciliation and work together for holistic change.

This April marks the 30th commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, with commemorative events beginning on April 7. Throughout April, both globally and within Rwanda, there's a dedicated time to honor the memory of those  whose lives were innocently lost during the tragedy. "Kwibuka," translating to "to Remember", signifies a period of deep reflections on the past and a commitment to preventing such horrors from repeating.

During the week of commemorating the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, the CARSA Community Peace Clubs have pledged to do activities that support genocide survivors.

Every year, the Rwandan community comes together to commemorate the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi. It’s now 30 years since  Rwanda’s history was interrupted by the atrocities of the genocide. Families were torn apart, children became orphans, mothers watched their children being killed by neighbors, and fathers left their families.

During the genocide, I participated in killing many people, among other relatives from the families of two women who were here in the workshop. When the genocide was stopped, I was arrested and put in prison, where I spent 11 years. While in prison, I had time to reflect on what I did and realized how I was so cruel.