Local authorities in Rwamagana district in collaboration with the local business community have raised Rwf 2.6 million in support of victims of recent torrential rains that hit the area recently.
Rwamagana Mayor, Nehemie Uwimana told IGIHE.com they had since established that over 200 households needed financial support to rebuild their lives.
“This is an important initiative…we shouldn’t tire to help the storm victims. I can assure you that the money will be of great use to the needy in the four affected sectors,” he said.
Jamal Habimana, the Vice Chairman Rwamagana District Advisory Council, who chaired the fundraising Committee, restated the need for local solutions to support the storm victims.
He applauded Rwamagana residents for their benevolence in assisting the affected residents.
“The worst affected sector, Kigabiro, is slowly recovering…aid in form of food, clothes, books and cash was extended to storm victims. I am happy that most of it was home made,” he observed.
One of the victims, Juliana Nyirahabimana, 58, could barely contain her joy.
“I am number 10 on the list…I am sure my turn is next after this fundraising. it would be great if I got my own house once again.”
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