The role of NDI UMUNYARWANDA program in combating the genocide ideology . A case of NYARUGENGE District / NYAMIRAMBO Sector

Abstract

The general objective of this study is to elucidate the influence of ―Ndi Umunyarwanda‖ Program in reducing genocide ideology among Rwandan citizens while the following were specific objectives: to find out the perceptions of respondents on the program of Ndi Umunyarwanda program‖, to examine the opinions of respondents on indicators reduction of genocide ideology among Rwandan citizens, to find out whether Ndi Umunyarwanda Program accelerated the reduction of genocide ideology among Rwandan citizens. Different methods and techniques were used to reach those objectives where the questionnaire and interview were conducted for collecting data. The sample in this study was purposive where 40 people participated in this study from Nyamirambo sector. After data cleaning and analysis with the help of SPSS Version 22, the following were found: First of all the study revealed that the program is well perceived by those who have involved in it regarding different elements that were used for evaluating it. The program was lowly criticized by not being perceived with the majority of Rwandans considering, being taught by professional people who look for the interests of Rwandans. Secondly it was found that the ideology of genocide is gradually decreasing but some problem related to the influence of parents while young people are open to marry and mutually support fellow Rwandans without being influenced by their group identity. Lastly the study revealed that Ndi Umunyaranda Program completed other exiting programs that were initiated to combat genocide ideology and reconciliation in Rwanda. In particular the program helped people who committed genocide and those who feel that they can do something to ask for pardon to do that openly and accelerated the level of forgiveness from genocide survivors.