Photo journalism series: Tribute to our liberators

In the spirit of celebrating #HeroesDay2018, our photo journalism series pays homage to veterans of the Liberation Struggle who, like many others, gave their all for Rwanda. John Ndekezi joined the army in 1991, in logistics. I have my own 2 kids and 3 adoptive children. A country that always remembers us: they didnt let us beg for food on the street. Peace starts by way of living: I can afford food, I have a house thats at peace. / Nadege Imbabazi Jonathan Muvunyi was injured in 1994. He was 18. Hospitalized in Byumba from 94 to 2008, when he received a house. He adopted 3 kids; his last-born is graduating from university this year. I am so happy for my countrys development, we got what we fought for. / Nadege Imbabazi Jules Karagirwa was injured in 1994 when a grenade landed next to him and the fragments damaged his body. Upon reaching the hospital at Byumba, Rushaki, he was told his legs had to be amputated. I now have one Kid. I have 3 cows and I am a farmer. / Nadege Imbabazi Protogene Biraguma was injured in 1994 in Kibungo, now Ngoma. He was 18. injured by a bullet, he was hospitalized in Kibungo hospital from 94 until 2008. He received a house and started a business, the bar he owns. He adopted 2 nieces whom he takes care of #HeroesDay2018. / Nadege Imbabazi Sam Ruhorahoza was injured in 1992 in Ruhengeri, now Northern Province. He was 15. Injured by 2 bullets, he was hospitalized from 92 to 97. Rwanda Mobilization Rehabilitation Commission takes care of him; he received a house in 2009, and adopted 2 children #HeroesDay2018. / Nadege Imbabazi

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Photo journalism series: Tribute to our liberators