Rwanda’s commitment to safeguarding the memory of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi has gained renewed momentum, with Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid), a business of Cassava Technologies, reaffirming its long-term philanthropic pledge.
The company has donated US$100,000 to the Imbuto Foundation, marking the fourth consecutive year of its support.
This donation is part of a US$1 million, ten-year commitment made in collaboration with the Imbuto Foundation and the Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement of Rwanda.
The initiative underscores the critical role of technology in memorialisation equipping national genocide memorials with digital systems that preserve evidence, artifacts, and testimonies.
These efforts ensure that the stories of survivors, the lessons of the past, and the collective memory of the nation remain accessible to future generations.
A pledge rooted in remembrance and resilience
Rwanda has placed memory and resilience at the centre of its post-genocide recovery, making remembrance not only a national duty but also a global call for vigilance against hate and division.
The government, through partnerships with civil society and private sector actors, continues to invest in strengthening memorial infrastructure and documentation efforts.
Liquid’s contribution adds a vital layer of technological support to this mission.
By digitising records and safeguarding fragile historical material, the company’s investment ensures that the genocide against the Tutsi is documented with accuracy and permanence.
Speaking on the company’s commitment, Sam Nkusi, Executive Chairman of Liquid Intelligent Technologies Rwanda, stated:
“Protecting the memory of the genocide against the Tutsi is essential to our nation’s collective healing and resilience. We are committed to supporting the Government of Rwanda in strengthening memorial infrastructure and ensuring that historical records are preserved using technology and innovation.”
His remarks reflect a broader ethos within African philanthropy: that corporate responsibility must go beyond profit and engage directly with the lived histories and social realities of communities.
The role of the Imbuto Foundation
The Imbuto Foundation, established by the First Lady of Rwanda, Her Excellency Mrs Jeannette Kagame, has long been at the forefront of initiatives that bridge memory, education, and civic engagement.
By working with partners such as Liquid, the Foundation amplifies efforts to ensure that remembrance is not confined to history books, but is actively integrated into civic life and intergenerational learning.
The partnership also signals the increasing convergence of philanthropy, technology, and heritage preservation.
For Rwanda, this collaboration ensures that its journey of healing and resilience continues to be anchored in truth and protected by innovation.
Beyond remembrance: investing in Rwanda’s digital future
While memory preservation remains central, Liquid has extended its philanthropic vision to align with Rwanda’s national digital transformation agenda.
Across the country, the company is providing free public internet access in strategic locations.
This initiative opens pathways for students, entrepreneurs, and citizens to access educational resources, business opportunities, and information linking remembrance to empowerment.
By enabling access to both historical records and modern digital tools, Liquid reinforces the idea that communities thrive when they are grounded in truth while equipped for the future.
This dual commitment to memory and innovation reflects a forward-looking model of corporate social investment.
Philanthropy’s expanding role in African development
Liquid’s initiative mirrors a growing movement across Africa, where private sector philanthropy and social investment are increasingly tied to long-term national priorities.
Companies are moving beyond one-off donations to multi-year, structured commitments that address systemic needs.
“Beyond our role in building Africa’s digital future, we take pride in partnering with communities in ways that safeguard their heritage and strengthen their identity, ”Nkusi added.
In Rwanda’s case, preserving genocide memory is not only a national priority but also a responsibility to humanity.
Through such investments, African companies demonstrate that philanthropy can serve as both a moral duty and a strategic contribution to nation-building.
For Liquid, the integration of technology into remembrance initiatives shows how innovation can serve justice, education, and healing.
Looking ahead
As Rwanda approaches the midpoint of Liquid’s ten-year pledge, the partnership with the Imbuto Foundation continues to affirm the power of sustained philanthropy.
Each year’s contribution reinforces the message that remembrance and resilience require both human commitment and technological support.
For Rwanda, and for Africa more broadly, such partnerships underscore how the private sector can play a meaningful role in safeguarding heritage, strengthening identity, and enabling communities to look to the future with both clarity and confidence.
