Nation Voice Foundation Joins Kwibuka 32 Commemoration in Washington, D.C.

Washington, DC April 7, 2026 – On April 7, 2026, Nation Voice Foundation took part in Kwibuka 32 — the 32nd Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi — held at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy in Washington, D.C. The event, organized in partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda in the United States, brought together members of the diplomatic corps, government officials, academics, students, and the broader community to honor the victims of the genocide and reaffirm a shared commitment to remembrance and prevention.

Founder Victoria Martino represented Nation Voice Foundation at the gathering, themed “Remember – Unite – Renew.” The commemoration offered a moment of solemn reflection on one of the darkest chapters of the 20th century, while also looking forward to the progress Rwanda has made in the decades since.

Addressing the audience, Nick Checker, Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, underscored the extraordinary path the country has taken since 1994: “In the 32 years since the Genocide against the Tutsi, Rwanda has undertaken a path that is, by any historical measure, extraordinary — restoring security, rebuilding institutions, and creating a national identity that rejects the divisions which made such violence possible.”

Victoria Martino, Founder of Nation Voice Foundation, with Her Excellency Mathilde Mukantabana, Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda to the United States, at the Kwibuka 32 Commemoration in Washington, D.C.

During the event, Victoria Martino had the opportunity to meet Her Excellency Ambassador Mathilde Mukantabana, Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda to the United States, as well as the Honourable Nelly Mukazayire, Minister of Sports of the Republic of Rwanda. These conversations underscored the importance of cross-cultural dialogue and the role that civil society organizations can play in supporting nations on their path toward unity and renewal.

Victoria Martino, Founder of Nation Voice Foundation, with the Honourable Nelly Mukazayire, Minister of Sports of the Republic of Rwanda, at the Kwibuka 32 Commemoration in Washington, D.C.

Nation Voice Foundation’s participation in Kwibuka 32 reflects the organization’s broader mission: fostering youth empowerment, cultural exchange, and educational opportunity across borders. Building on the connections made in Washington, the Foundation looks forward to cultivating a lasting partnership with Rwanda, supporting initiatives that empower the next generation and contribute to a future shaped by remembrance, resilience, and renewal.