Case Studies
Welcome to the microsite of the UK Rwandan Survivors Oral History Project. These cases studies in the words of UK-based survivors of the Rwandan genocide will tell you about their lives before, during and after the genocide. By clicking on each icon, you will see a short excerpt from an interview filmed by UK students, along with accompanying resources where you can learn more. The project is funded by the Young Roots programme of the Heritage Lottery Fund. For more information, then please refer to the project page.
Before the Genocide
What were your ambitions before the Genocide?
Answered by:
Liliane
When did you first realise something serious was wrong?
Answered by:
Jean Louis
What was the relationship between Hutus and Tutsis like before the genocide?
Answered by:
Charles
What was it like where you lived as a child?
Answered by:
Liliane
Before the Genocide Related Resources
During the Genocide
What happened to your family during the genocide?
Answered by:
Jeanette
Did you expect the world to do something to stop the genocide?
Answered by:
Marie Rose
Did you know people killed in the genocide?
Answered by:
Jean Louis
Did you understand what was going on during the genocide?
Answered by:
Jean Louis
How do you think the world reacted to the genocide?
Answered by:
Jean Bosco
How aware were you of the division between Hutus and Tutsis during the genocide?
Answered by:
Jean-Bosco
Did you ever have to go into hiding?
Answered by:
Charles
What happened at the start of the genocide?
Answered by:
Jeanette
During the Genocide Related Resources
After the Genocide
What effect has the genocide had on you?
Answered by:
Marie Rose
Do you speak to other survivors about the genocide today?
Answered by:
Marie Rose
When you first came to England, what was it like?
Answered by:
Jean Louis
If you have a family, will what happened to you effect them?
Answered by:
Jean Bosco
Answered by:
Charles
How does it feel that you survived when so many others died?
Answered by:
Jean Louis
Do you think the world is more aware of genocide today?
Answered by:
Jean Bosco
How do you find the strength to recount your story?
Answered by:
Jean Louis
If you could change anything in the world today, what would it be?
Answered by:
Liliane
Why is it important to listen to survivors?
Answered by:
Liliane
After the Genocide Related Resources



