The Rwandan government has announced plans to build 296 new homes for vulnerable survivors of the 1994 genocide.
During the 100-day massacre, extremist Hutu militias killed an estimated one million Tutsis and moderate Hutus, with as many as 10,000 people murdered each day.
Many survivors still struggle with deep trauma and harsh living conditions three decades later.
Kigali has allocated almost $3.5 million for the new houses, which will be built in the 2025–2026 fiscal year.
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The government is also studying “unconventional construction methods” to reduce costs while maintaining quality.
These methods include community participation, with residents providing local materials and labour.
Once approved, the approach will support the completion of the remaining 6,973 homes still needed for survivors.
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Officials say beneficiaries will also receive psychological and social support before and after relocation. Going forward, however, the government says survivors will no longer be treated as a separate group but will be integrated into the national housing framework alongside other vulnerable citizens.
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