Rwanda s Children Emerge From Shadows of War
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Rwanda's Children: Emerging from the Shadows of War
Summary:
A decade has passed since Rwanda's devastating 100-day war, yet its children remain deeply affected by the tragedies. Over 1 million Rwandans were killed in the 1994 genocide, with neighbors and friends turning against one another, echoing atrocities similar to the Holocaust and Cambodia's killing fields.
Article:
Ten years have gone by since the horrific 100-day war in Rwanda, but its legacy continues to affect the country's youth profoundly. The 1994 genocide claimed the lives of more than 1 million people, many of whom were betrayed by those they knew?"neighbors, friends, and fellow churchgoers. This tragedy stands alongside some of history’s darkest moments, like the Holocaust and Cambodia’s killing fields.
Despite the efforts to rebuild their nation, nearly every Rwandan family has felt the impact, with many having lost loved ones or having relatives still imprisoned due to the genocide.
Compassion International, a holistic child development organization dedicated to helping children in poverty, has maintained a presence in Rwanda before, during, and after the war. Currently, they support over 19,000 children in the country. The effects of the conflict, however, are still visible.
Take, for instance, Tuyisingize Alexie, a 9-year-old girl. As a baby, she was sent to prison with her mother, who was accused of war crimes in 1996. Her mother insists she was not involved in the genocide. By 2000, the government mandated that children in prison be sent to foster families and attend school. Unfortunately, Alexie’s first foster family subjected her to hard labor and inconsistently sent her to school, causing her to repeat the first grade.
Today, Alexie lives with her maternal aunt, uncle, three cousins, and is supported by her Compassion sponsors. She is a vibrant young girl who loves sports and helping around the house, often laughing and playing with children as if they were all siblings.
Thanks to her involvement with Compassion projects and her aunt’s family’s support, Alexie has shown significant improvement. She participates in various activities and recently achieved second place in her class. Her dream is to become a primary school teacher and support other students like herself.
While she misses her mother, Alexie is grateful for her new family and the opportunities provided by Compassion’s ministry.
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