The day began with a solemn visit to Ntarama, where Trinity Metals employees were guided through the site's tragic history.
They learned how, in 1994, thousands of Tutsi who sought sanctuary in the Ntarama Catholic Church were brutally massacredâ€"many by government soldiersâ€"in a place they believed would protect them. The church has since been preserved as a memorial to honor the lives lost.
Speaking at the memorial, Peter Geleta, CEO of Trinity Metals Group, reflected on Rwanda's journey of recovery and reconciliation over the past three decades.
'Being at this memorial today is a great honour. We're remembering those who lost their lives, and we're also honouring the brave survivors. It's 31 years since this happened, but I'm always amazed by how quickly Rwandans rebuilt. If you look at the country todayâ€"under their leadershipâ€"what has been achieved is a shining example to the rest of the world,' he noted.
'If you look at all the conflicts happening globally, there are many countries that could learn from Rwanda. They came through their darkest period and rebuilt through reconciliation, love, and unity. It's fantastic to see what's possible when people come together after such a very, very difficult timeâ€"and I really commend all Rwandans,' Geleta added.
He also appealed to Rwanda's youth and young people around the world, urging them never to forget the atrocities of the pastâ€"even if they were born after the genocideâ€"and to take an active role in ensuring such tragedies never happen again. Geleta emphasized that prevention begins with mutual respect, love, and collective responsibility.
After visiting the memorial, the Trinity Metals delegation continued to Impinganzima Hostel, where they met with elderly genocide survivors whose families were wiped out during the genocide.
One of the residents, Agnes Mukandanga, shared her gratitude for the visit and what it symbolized.
'Sometimes I used to sit and feel like there was no one left who cared about me,' she said. 'But today, I feel loved, seen, and remembered. When someone thinks of you and says, 'I'm going to visit the Intwaza in Bugesera, to comfort them and see how they're doing,' that means everything to us. We never thought we would be loved again like this.'
Geleta concluded the visit by thanking the Government of Rwanda and the Unity Club Intwararumuri for initiating the Impinganzima concept, which provides elderly survivors with a dignified, loving, and supportive environment.
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