National Heroes Day: A Reflection

It was Heroes Day in Rwanda this past Tuesday, a national holiday designated to reflect on the past and present heroes of the nation. We asked three of our students who their heroes are:

"In this world there are people who make the right choice for their countries. Those heroes accept even to lose their life for the nations which is an incredible example for us. My heroes are Fred Gisa RWIGEMA, KING MUTARA III RUDAHIGWA, Students of NYANGE School, UWILINGIYIMANA Agathe and all others who sacrificed their life to save the people and plant the good culture of loving the country. In different ways they all fought against ethnicity and bad politics. As youth we have to learn from them and be the engine to keep peace and build better community."
-Jean Claude

"Fred Gisa RWIGEMA is my hero, He refused to stand and see Rwanda continue to lose the dignity, he started a war to stop the violence and liberate our country. He and all other heroes are unforgettable."
-Alphonse




"As we remember our heroes every 2nd February. It’s time to realize their exemplary activity they did for saving our country. And it’s a good time for everyone to think about how he/she must do better to restore the country and build a stable economy. God bless all those heroes."
-Thierry


Read more about these important figures in Rwanda's history and find out why our students see them as heroes who helped shape the nation into what it is today.