Unfortunately, genocide happened again in Rwanda in 1994.

25 years on, history is starting repeating itself in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Hundreds of Congolese Banyamulenge, a minority group from the Tutsi tribe, have been killed by the Mai-Mai in recent months with thousands more being displaced in a concentration camp in Minembwe.

Survivors who managed to escape are ending up in refugee camps however, Banyamulenge refugees remain in fear that what happened to them August 13, 2004, where 165 innocent Banyamulenge refugees were killed in Gatumba refugee camp in Burundi, may happen again.

The violence continues a long history of genocide in the Congo however regional Australia is proving to be a haven for refugees, thanks to the help of Jerome Rugaruza.

Mr Rugaruza, a community leader and CEO and founder of the Global Alliance for Peace (GAP) visited Cowra last week to see how well four Congolese families were settling into the community and to explore opportunities to have refugees work and live in the region.

"The aim of Regional Transformation Australia (RTA) is to revitalise small towns, the reason why I come to Cowra is to explore the opportunities and visiting the communities that are already settled under this program."

"GAP is like creating a bridge from refugee camp to regional towns."

During his visit, Mr Rugaruza visited the families - all of whom work full time, are learning English and have enrolled their children in local schools - and one of their employers, Moxey Dairy Farms.

Mr Rugaruza, a refugee himself as a result of the First Congo War in 1996, said he looked to regional Australia for work after graduating from the University of Newcastle in 2014.

He then established his charity to set up refugees with work and accommodation on the land with farmers.

"[They have] five models to fulfil before we bring refugee - if they are willing to receive a family or individual, give them free accommodation, share their meals, find work, teach them English through conversation and if possible, teach them how to drive."

Mr Rugaruza said he hopes to bring more refugees to regional Australia after increasing violence back home has led to 70,000 Banyamulenge families fleeing to the city of Minembwe.

"They have burned over 100 villages, looted more than 40,000 cows, killing more than 100, even today there are some killed," he said.

"The bad news is that whenever I visit my community [in Australia] and trying to explore the opportunities, there is a mourning in every single family."

Mr Rugaruza has been trying to bring the situation to the attention of the Australian government to try and do more to address the situation, but his pleas have fallen on deaf ears.

"Everyone is wondering why the same thing is being repeated to the same people and everyone is watching," he said.

"Now the world is closing their eyes, we tried to cry to the Australian Government, [but it is a] very long bureaucratic process, they are not acting as quick as the situation requires."

Mr Rugaruza said he will continue to source new homes for displaced refugees however has appreciated the Cowra community opening their arms to those who have already settled in the area.

"[We will] help to mourn with those who mourn and when it is time to rejoice, we will rejoice together," he said.

"[I] appreciate Cowra people for opening their compassionate hearts and extending their generous hands to greet the new Mulenge family."

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Alternatively contact Mr. Rugaruza for further information at rugaruza@allianceforpeace.org or jrsfaf@yahoo.fr