We Remember the Life Lost

Walk to Remember is not about remembering the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis where "one million people" were murdered.  It is about remembering each father, mother, daughter, son, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, grandmother, grandfather, grandchild, and friend.  Every person who was killed was and is loved, every person who was mutilated was and is loved, and every person who was raped was and is loved.  Every life is of equal value and every life deserves to be remembered.  Genocide is not about the millions, it's about the person.  We do not look at our own family members and friends as a number, and we should not look at anyone else's as a number either.  
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Participants, partners and organizers of Walk to Remember are honored to remember and celebrate the life of each person who was loved and lost.  It is our mission to continue to unite the international community and empower the youth to take a stand against genocide and mass atrocities until "never again" really means "never again."

Thousands participate in ‘Walk to Remember’

By Frank Kanyesigye, New Times 

KIGALI - Thousands of Rwandan youth joined by their colleagues from the region yesterday participated in the ‘Walk to Remember,’ a march organised to pay tribute to the over a million Tutsi who were killed in the 1994 Genocide.

The walk, which started from the Ministry of Justice in Kimihurura, lasted over half an hour and ended at Amahoro National Stadium where candles were lit in memory of the victims.

The event was held under the theme" Uniting the International Community and Empowering the Youth to Take Action against Genocide and Mass Atrocities Worldwide”.

Some names of those who lost their lives during the Genocide were also read out. Addressing the youth at the Ministry of Justice before the event, Youth Minister, Protais Mitali. said that the ‘Walk to Remember’ is a great way to educate people about the negative effects of th Genocide.

“You should choose what is right for you and builds the nation. As young people, keep in mind that you’re the future,” he said. He called upon the youth to fight against the Genocide ideology wherever they are by using all means available, including Information Communication Technology, social networking sites such as Facebook and twitter,among others.

Mitali hailed the organisers of the event and said that as they remember what happened, they should also keep in mind their responsibility in building the future.

The walk was championed by Peace and Love Proclaimers (PLP), the National Commission for the Fight against Genocide (CNLG), Aegis Students and As We Forgive Rwanda initiative.

Throughout April, Rwandan youth living around the world will host ‘Walk to Remember’ and related activities on their campuses and within their communities.

The events will take place in 20 locations in Uganda, Burundi, Kenya, Tanzania, DR Congo, Canada, USA, UK and India The walk was also attended by various senior government officials.

- By Frank Kanyesigye, New Times 

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We Remember

"Rwanda is like a forest. Burn it down and from its ashes rise a far better nation. From the bloodshed rise a brighter generation. Flames burn deep inside our hearts. We are not angry nor do we seek vengeance. We seek a God fearing and united future." - MUGISHA Jessy

“Upholding the truth, preserving our dignity, remembering our beloved ones lost during 1994 genocide, never again should this happen to humanity” 

– Frank Habineza

“We remember to keep the memories of our beloved ones close to our souls.” 

– Mbabazi Joed  

"Iyo umenya nawe ukimenya, ntuba waranyishe" - "If you'd known me and known yourself, you wouldn't have killed me." 



Today and everyday, we remember and we strive to know our brothers, our sisters and ourselves better. We take responsibility to see that the memory of those who perished in 1994 is not tarnished. Rwanda I pray for your healing! 

– Jean Michel Habineza

When the sun rose on this day in 1994, dogs could walk free but people hid in dark, cramped spaces, afraid of what their neighbors would do if they found them. 17 years later, we say "Never again, Rwanda". But really we should say "Never again, World" because so much changes yet a lot stays the same. 

– Pauline Mutumwinka  

When remembering the loved ones who died in the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi please remember them by name because one of the wrongs of genocide is that it seeks to make them just numbers!! – Jean Michel Habineza

Join Us!!

Walk to Remember - Events Tomorrow (7 April)

Arusha, Tanzania 

University of Arkansas - Little Rock 

California Baptist University - Riverside, CA 

THREE more days until Walk to Remember (9 April)

Bujumbura, Burundi

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 

Kigali, Rwanda

Nairobi, Kenya 

City of Edmonton, Canada

Bangalore, India 

University of Maine, USA 

Oklahoma Christian University, USA 

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W2R Website!!!

Walk to Remember website is live!! 

Visit us at www.walk2remember.org

Walk to Remember - Uganda

W2R team in Uganda will be joining the individuals on the ground to start mobilization in universities, especially St Lawrence University (SLU) because it’s the end point.  SLU has many campus locations, including:

• Paris Palais
• London
• Creamland
• Horizon

All of the schools listed above will participate in Walk to Remember events. The universities listed below are currently discussing their involvement and will confirm soon.  Those universities include:

• Uganda Christian University
•  Kyambogo University
• Kampala University
• Ndeje University

The exact walk location is currently being determined by city and school officials and will be confirmed soon.  Proposed walking routes include:

• From Khadafi Mosque -- Rugaba Rd ending at SLU
• From Lubiri -- Mengo Roundabout -- Nabunya Rd ending at SLU
• From Lubiri -- Eagles Nest -- Rubaga Rd -- Mabunya Rd ending at SLU

We will provide updates once locations are confirmed.  For more information on Walk to Remember – Uganda, please email us at walktoremember2011@gmail.com

Big Weekend for Walk to Remember Team (East Africa/DR Congo)

It's an exciting weekend for our Walk to Remember Agents.  This weekend teams are preparing to depart Sunday and Monday to their respective countries.  Walk to Remember Agents will be sent to Burundi, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and DR Congo to work with the teams on the ground to assist with mobilization and overall implementation.  Two Rwandese students will travel to each country to share their stories of hope, perseverance, and unity.  
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Join us as we unite the international community and empower the youth to take action against genocide and mass atrocities worldwide!  For dates and locations, visit our website at walk2remember.org. 

Special Thanks to our 2011 Walk to Remember Sponsors

Walk to Remember 2011 would not be possible without the generous support of a number of sponsors and supporters: 

•  Presidents Office 

•  CNLG

•  PKF Certified Accountants

•  Fina Bank

•  Bourbon Coffee

•  ContactFM

•  Cyberlink 

•  Sulpho Rwanda

•  Inyange Industries

•  Radio 10

•  Contact FM

•  Aegis Trust 

•  Kigali City Council

•  Rwanda National Police

The youth of Rwanda need your companies support!!! Join us as we unite the international community and empower the youth to take action against genocide and mass atrocities worldwide. 

Interested in sponsoring Walk to Remember?  Please contact us at walktoremember@gmail.com or via telephone at +250 0750796987.

Murakoze cyane!