The contribution of FARG education program in economic re-integration of survivors in Remera sector, Gasabo District

Abstract

This research named “The contribution of FARG education program in Economic re-integration of genocide Survivors in Remera Sector, Gasabo District aimed at “Examining the contribution of FARG education program in the processes of economic reintegration for genocide survivors in Remera sector. It also identified an impact of the education program on the economic reintegration of survivors initiated by FARG and then the research revealed the challenge of FARG programs during the process of economic re-integration for genocide survivors. The current study used both qualitative and quantitative descriptive research design. A descriptive research design helps to collect data with accuracy and provide a clear picture of the phenomenon under study. In this study the researcher used the critical paradigm of interpretative research. The research revealed that from 1999 FARG initiated education program in the process of the economic reintegration for neediest genocide survivors. This program could not work alone since most of survivors were not ready to join schools before some urgent treatment, direct support and shelter for homeless families after the 1994 genocide. The research confirmed that the contribution of FARG education program is crucial in the process of post 1994 genocide human rehabilitation in Remera sector. Initiatives undertaken regarding the healing of wounded people under health and human rehabilitation by FARG aftermath of 1994 Genocide against Tutsi to make beneficiaries ready for joining studies was highly appreciated with general average of 3.25, while the contribution of empowering survivors through formal education and trainings was strongly appreciated with general average of 3.48. The survivors recommended FARG to maintain its achievements and improve the way of organizing the intervention in human rehabilitation program from direct support to sustainable self-reliance by supporting workforce based projects after studies. Local authorities also recommended FARG to continue decentralizing its programs and increase the outreach at the village level, since at the village there is no permanent staff in charge of social affairs and this sometimes causes the lateness of information about the neediest survivors who face some daily living challenges.