Problems In The Rwandan Genocide Of 1994

Throughout Rwanda’s history, the nation has encountered many difficulties. Most of these difficulties are a result of The Rwandan Genocide of 1994. This devastating event demolished Rwanda’s economy and has left a long lasting impact on the nation. In the past few decades, Rwanda has managed to surpass these difficulties and is now one of the fastest growing economies in Africa. However, this does not mean that there are not ongoing issues within the Rwandan government and society. For instance, sanitation, environmental factors, and housing are aspects of Rwandan society that still require improvement. This shows how although the nation has made progress economically, there are still other factors that are contributing to the cycle of poverty
in Rwanda.
Approximately 39.1% of Rwanda’s population is currently living in poverty (United Nations).
This has led to a series of obstacles, one of them being, issues with sanitation. According to the United Nations, 29% of the population do not have access to an improved water source which negatively affects sanitation within the country (United Nations). Numerous waterborne diseases are being spread as a result of the consumption of unsanitary water. Furthermore, since the people of Rwanda do not have easy access to water, they have to use what they have in a wise manner. This often results in poor hygiene practices which can also lead to a number of diseases such as diarrhea, and in some cases, death. This furthers the cycle of poverty because people are not healthy enough to work for long periods of time or go to school.
Another major obstacle that the people of Rwanda have to face are environmental factors. Most of the environmental challenges that are occurring in Rwanda are due to climate change. Some of these challenges include deforestation, loss of biodiversity, and soil exhaustion. This negatively affects the population since Rwanda has an agricultural based economy. Therefore, the people depend on the environment and the goods derived from it in order to live. This also has a major impact on foreign trade since most of the exports are crops such as coffee beans are grown by local
farms.
The environment conditions in Rwanda also negatively affect the population due to the housing conditions in the nation. The houses in Rwanda are commonly built with mud bricks and poles. This is unsafe, especially due to the environmental conditions in Rwanda. There are usually droughts and floods which would either damage or completely demolish this fragile structure. Another issue with houses in Rwanda are the prices. Rwanda is currently working on a solution to provide the people with affordable housing (The New York Times). However, the recent attempts that have been made, have been unsuccessful. This leads to an increase in homelessness in Rwanda.
In conclusion, Rwanda is currently facing several obstacles that are contributing to the nation’s continuous cycle of poverty. Issues with sanitation, the environment, and housing are only a few examples of obstacles that need to be dealt with. These are factors that are hindering the progression of Rwanda’s economy. However, international organizations such as the United Nations have taken the initiative to help Rwanda solve these problems one step at a time. They have been devoted to helping Rwanda stabilize its economy. Despite all of the ongoing difficulties in Rwanda, the economy is beginning to grow once again due to privileges such as healthcare and free education. Rwanda can eventually become a prosperous nation if they continue to persevere and work towards solving these issues within their country