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.
