By Hudson Kuteesa, The New Times The First Lady, Mrs. Jeannette Kagame on Sunday, February 23, told men and women that were widowed as a result of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi that their lives are an example of resilience … Continue Reading »
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Genocide widows to benefit from new loan guarantees
By Kelly Rwamapera, The New Times The National Association of Genocide Widows (AVEGA) and Urwego Bank have put together a scheme to help widows of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Karongi District to access cheap loans. Over 400 … Continue Reading »
Genocide widows saluted for resilience
By Jean de Dieu Nsabimana, The New Times Members of the association of Genocide widows, Avega-Agahozo, in Eastern Province on Wednesday commemorated the 1994 Genocide against Tutsi. They were joined by Unity Club, an association of current and former senior … Continue Reading »
Widows: Facing life after death of the family breadwinner
In Rwanda, many widows are survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Statistics from the Association of Genocide Widows (AVEGA Agahozo) indicate that over 25,000 widows were registered immediately after the massacre. Valerie Mukabayire, the president of Avega Agahozo, and … Continue Reading »