On June 3, 2025, DLSMHSI held a solemn commemoration of Kwibuka, Rwanda’s annual remembrance of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. The event served as a meaningful reflection on humanity’s shared responsibility to stand against hatred, violence, and division.
Spearheaded by the International Student Relations Unit (ISRU), in collaboration with the International Student Association (ISA) and the Internationalization and External Affairs Office (IEAO), the talk reaffirmed the Institution’s commitment to embracing diversity, promoting peace, and building a united global community.
We were honored by the presence of Dr. Pelagio C. Labang Jr. from CHED Region IV-A, who expressed his support for the initiative and emphasized the role of education in peacebuilding. The event was made even more profound through the participation of the Rwandan Community in the Philippines, represented by their leader, Mr. Mugisha Goodness Laurier; Ms. Ishimwe Ornella Kelia, Vice President; and Mr. Bruno Shema, a DLSMHSI student. Their heartfelt reflections helped the audience understand the deep pain and enduring hope that Kwibuka symbolizes.
The program concluded with an inspiring message from Her Excellency Mukasine Marie Claire, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Rwanda to the Philippines, residing in Tokyo, Japan. Her moving words touched the hearts of all attendees, reminding us of the enduring call to foster reconciliation and peace wherever we may be. As Lasallians, we are called not only to remember but to be active bearers of peace, agents of compassion, and stewards of healing in a world that needs it now more than ever.
