This significant initiative, held for the second time, united schools across Nyabihu District in Rwanda's Western Province. The event unfolded over five meaningful days, from June 9 to June 13, 2025.
Organized by the Ndayisaba Fabrice Foundation (NFF), through its nursery school program, and in partnership with the Nyabihu District administration, the event aimed to leave a profound impact.
Participants ranged from students in nursery, primary, secondary, and vocational schools to their educators. Officials such as members of the District Executive Committee, IBUKA representatives, sector-level leaders, and education inspectors also played integral roles in supporting the commemoration.
In an exclusive interview with InyaRwanda, Ndayisaba Fabrice explained the initiative's core goal—to teach younger generations the value of remembering the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. The event sought to shield youth from genocide ideology while fostering values of humanity, patriotism, and reconciliation.
A key focus of the commemoration was honoring the memories of children and infants who sadly perished, losing their chances for life and dreams. Activities such as games, entertainment, and age-specific educational messages ensured that students connected with the remembrance on a profound level.
Underscoring the inclusive nature of the event, Ndayisaba highlighted its reach to Nyabihu School for the Deaf in Mukamira Sector. This outreach demonstrated the initiative’s commitment to ensuring no one is left behind in honoring these lost lives.
Throughout the commemorative week, students actively engaged with history, delving into the Genocide's causes and the vital role played by RPA-Inkotanyi in stopping it. They were encouraged to actively oppose genocide ideology as a way of building a united future.
Students grew to value remembrance as an essential virtue, aligning with Rwanda's signature programs such as "Ndi Umunyarwanda" and embracing unity as a building block for national development.
Recognizing the pain and loss experienced during the 1994 Genocide, heartfelt messages of comfort were shared for survivors—parents mourning children and children mourning parents. Survivors were urged to stay strong, with assurance that Rwanda as a nation loves and stands by them.
Ndayisaba Fabrice expressed deep gratitude for the dedication of participating children, educators, school leaders, government officials, and other stakeholders. Special recognition was given to his father, Gakwaya Jean Pierre, living in Canada, for his invaluable support in organizing and revitalizing the initiative.
Calling for action, Ndayisaba urged government institutions, private sectors, and non-governmental organizations to elevate this remembrance effort to a national scale as an annual tribute in all schools across Rwanda.
The week concluded by emphasizing three central themes: remembering the past, supporting survivors, and striving for Rwanda's bright future centered on truth, unity, and reconciliation. A stirring message summarized the deep purpose of the initiative: “Rwanda, take heart. Be strong, for your children will never let you slip into darkness again.”
Students from schools across Nyabihu District joined hands to honor children lost in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. 
Students from 115 schools engaged in history lessons on the Genocide and its aftermath, fostering strong perspectives against genocide ideology.