Event: Kwibuka Day Commemoration – Honoring the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda
Challenge: Kwibuka (Remembrance) is a solemn and highly significant national event requiring a moderator who can navigate sensitive discussions, ensure a respectful atmosphere, and guide the program with dignity and professionalism. The event brings together survivors, government officials, community members, and international guests, making it essential to strike the right tone while maintaining engagement.
Solution:
Basile Uwimana was chosen to moderate the event due to his deep understanding of Rwanda’s history, his exceptional communication skills, and his ability to handle sensitive topics with empathy and respect. His responsibilities included:
- Setting the tone: Opening the event with a message of remembrance, unity, and resilience.
- Guiding discussions: Facilitating testimonies from genocide survivors, remarks from officials, and reflections from community leaders.
- Ensuring smooth transitions: Seamlessly leading from speeches to moments of silence, candle-lighting ceremonies, and musical tributes.
- Managing emotions in the audience: Acknowledging grief while emphasizing messages of hope, peace, and national rebuilding.
Results:
- The event ran smoothly, with all segments executed as planned, ensuring that speakers were given the time and space to share their messages meaningfully.
- Survivors and attendees felt respected, heard, and supported, contributing to the overall purpose of healing and remembrance.
- Government officials and international guests commended the professionalism and heartfelt approach Basile brought to the event.
- The event successfully reinforced the national message of "Kwibuka, Twiyubaka" (Remember, Unite, Renew), fostering collective reflection and commitment to a peaceful future.
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