The contribution is part of a long-term partnership between Liquid Intelligent Technologies and Imbuto Foundation, aimed at protecting the memory of the genocide through education and the use of digital technology.
Activities include teaching young people about Rwanda's history through initiatives such as Igihango cy'Urungano and applying modern technology to conserve evidence and artifacts stored at memorial sites.
The partnership, now in its fourth year, is based on a 10-year commitment in which Liquid pledged to contribute up to USD 1 million toward these efforts.
Sam Nkusi, Chairman of Liquid Intelligent Technologies, emphasized the importance of digital preservation in ensuring younger generations understand and remember the country's past.
'The purpose is to make sure we always remember, especially the youth. We are all growing older. Tomorrow, if this history is not strengthened, documented, and preserved in accessible places, how will Rwanda's future generations, or even foreigners, know it? The goal is to make sure the truth endures forever,' he said.
Nkusi also noted that the partnership has already borne fruit, as four Rwandan genocide memorials have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. He called on other private sector actors to join efforts in safeguarding Rwanda's history.
Dr. Jean Damascène Bizimana, Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, reiterated the significance of protecting national memory.
'This collaboration with Liquid Intelligent Technologies and Imbuto Foundation is important because it is our responsibility, as Rwandans, to protect and preserve our history. In this digital era, where social media gives space to those who distort and deny facts, repeated lies can have lasting effects. That is why we must ensure the truth is preserved and widely shared,' he said.
Dr. Bizimana stressed that it is the duty of today's generation to leave behind a strong legacy for the youth.
'We must hand down to young people and future generations a truthful record of our past. That is why part of our strategy is to continue developing genocide memorials into complete repositories of history. It is not easy, but it is possible, making sure evidence is preserved and accessible to anyone who visits,' he noted.
Shami Elodie, Director General of Imbuto Foundation, welcomed the continued collaboration, praising its impact in educating youth and supporting memorial conservation.
As part of the ongoing program, the Ntarama Genocide Memorial in Bugesera District has already been upgraded.
The next project will focus on the Nyange Genocide Memorial in Ngororero District, which holds significant historical records of atrocities in that area.
The works, estimated at Frw 100 million, are expected to be completed by June 2026.
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