During the ongoing 30th commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, betPawa has pledged to provide support to 825 vulnerable genocide survivors’ families across nine districts in the country. This will be done in partnership with Our Past Initiative, a local youth-led organisation that aims to engage and activate Rwandan youth through social mobilisation to assist vulnerable communities and to fight genocide ideology as well as promote social inclusion. “We remain committed to rebuilding communities by supporting genocide survivors to improve their overall welfare,” said betPawa Country Marketing Manager Fiona Munyana. As noted, through the organisation, betPawa will pay for a year’s health insurance to cover 667 of the families so that they can access essential medical services. An additional 158 families will be assisted to acquire domestic animals such as cows and sheep, as well as animal feeds and sheds to help them acquire sustainable financial support. “Thirty years after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, it is imperative for the next generation of our nation to reflect on past accomplishments and understand the journey ahead in building the Rwanda we want. This endeavour necessitates resources and support, and we are grateful to companies like betPawa for their consistent responsiveness to our needs and their unwavering commitment to accompanying us on this journey,” said Christian Intwari, the Managing Director of Our Past Initiative. Additionally, betPawa employees visited Ntarama Genocide Memorial, in Bugesera District, where they participated in a workshop on history and also paid tribute by laying wreaths at the monument with mass graves. During the same visit, betPawa employees presented a donation by the brand to support the memorial’s operations. “The visit was very significant, especially to some of our employees who were born after the genocide and our expatriates. It gave us the invaluable opportunity to deepen our understanding of this tragedy,” noted Munyana. About betPawa betPawa is a technology-powered, friendly and entertaining betting brand built in Africa for Africans. It is known for sports promotion, responsible gaming and community support initiatives and operates in 12 markets on the continent. It currently operates in Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia, Uganda, Nigeria, Cameroon, Ghana, Malawi, Kenya, DR Congo, Benin and, most recently, in Sierra Leone. About Our Past Initiative This is a local NGO that promotes youth interaction through cultural activities, workshops on Rwandan history and education on positive citizenship. It provides support to vulnerable people through social solidarity assistance and aid collection campaigns. Our Past Initiative also promotes youth entrepreneurship among people in disadvantaged conditions.
