Young Rwandans studying, working, and living in Poland have visited Rwanda under a programme titled Cultural Heritage Visit 2025, aimed at deepening their understanding of the country’s history and reaffirming their commitment to contributing to national development. The visit began on Saturday, 20 December 2025, with a tour of the Rwanda Liberation Museum in Gicumbi District. There, participants learned about Rwanda’s liberation struggle and the foundations of the country’s recovery and transformation after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. The programme was organised by the Rwanda Commu
Young Rwandans studying, working, and living in Poland have visited Rwanda under a programme titled Cultural Heritage Visit 2025, aimed at deepening their understanding of the country’s history and reaffirming their commitment to contributing to national development. The visit began on Saturday, 20 December 2025, with a tour of the Rwanda Liberation Museum in Gicumbi District. There, participants learned about Rwanda’s liberation struggle and the foundations of the country’s recovery and transformation after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. The programme was organised by the Rwanda Community Abroad – Poland (RCA Poland) as part of its 2025 end-of-year activities. It sought to strengthen historical awareness among diaspora youth and equip them with knowledge to counter genocide ideology and denial.
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As part of the cultural and educational tour, the group also visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial and the Campaign Against Genocide Museum at the Parliament of Rwanda. These visits provided participants with deeper insight into the country’s tragic past and its ongoing journey toward unity, reconciliation, and development. Speaking during the visit, RCA Poland Chairperson Nyomayiire Allan emphasised the responsibility of young Rwandans to protect national unity. Writing in the visitors’ book at the Kigali Genocide Memorial, he stated: “We, the youth of Rwanda, pledge never to allow our country to return to the dark history of genocide and to always promote unity and reconciliation.” The initiative offered diaspora youth an opportunity to reconnect with Rwanda’s history, reflect on the country’s progress, and consider their role in supporting its continued development. Uwimbabazi Sandrine Maziyateke, the official in charge of Rwandan diaspora affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, said the visit demonstrated the commitment of young people living abroad to presenting Rwanda’s true history and contributing to the nation’s future. RCA Poland is mainly composed of Rwandan students and young professionals residing in Poland.
As part of the cultural and educational tour, the group visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial
They were welcomed at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
The group also visited the Campaign Against Genocide Museum at the Parliament of Rwanda.
RCA Poland Chairperson Nyomayiire Allan
Uwimbabazi Sandrine Maziyateke, the official in charge of Rwandan diaspora affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation,
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