Spiro Rwanda Employees Visit Ruhanga Genocide Memorial, Support Survivors’ Families
Employees and management of Spiro Rwanda visited the Ruhanga Genocide Memorial in Gasabo District on May 8, 2026, where they paid tribute to victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and extended support to survivors’ families.
During the visit, the company renovated two houses belonging to genocide survivors and provided financial assistance for the maintenance of the memorial site.
Staff members were also briefed on the history of the Genocide against the Tutsi, including how it was planned and executed under the former regime, as well as Rwanda’s journey of recovery and rebuilding after the tragedy.
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The delegation laid wreaths at mass graves where more than 37,890 victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi are buried at the Ruhanga Memorial.
Amit Chawla, Managing Director of Spiro Rwanda, said that although he is not Rwandan, the country’s history deeply touched him. He praised Rwanda’s unity and resilience, commending the leadership that stopped the genocide and the humanity demonstrated by Rwandans.
“When I look at the dedication, love and humanity that characterize the Rwandans we work with every day, as well as the progress Rwanda continues to achieve, it clearly shows that Rwandans chose not to remain prisoners of their history. Other countries can learn from this example,” he said.
He encouraged young people to preserve the country’s history and continue strengthening unity to ensure that such atrocities never happen again.
Oleg Olivier Karambizi, a Genocide Denial Prevention Analyst from the Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement (MINUBUMWE), thanked Spiro Rwanda employees for standing in solidarity with genocide survivors and urged young people to actively learn about Rwanda’s history so they can educate others.
“It is your responsibility to know the history of Rwanda because, although the genocide was stopped by the Inkotanyi, genocide ideology still exists today. Young people must take the lead in confronting those spreading it, especially through social media platforms such as Facebook, X and YouTube. This should be part of your values and patriotism,” he said.
Karambizi noted that many young people who were killed during the Genocide against the Tutsi had dreams and aspirations that were cut short.
He cautioned today’s youth against being misled by genocide deniers using social media platforms.
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