Episcopal Relief and Development is giving assistance to families and school children in north central Rwanda. In late October, strong winds and heavy rains damaged and destroyed homes and schools in Buhita and Nyabyondo, in the District in Bungwe. At least 110 homes and two primary school classrooms were completely destroyed in the Diocese of Byumba.
"Our main objective is to help victims by supplying roofing materials and rebuilding classrooms for school children," said the Rt. Rev. Onesphore Rwaje, Bishop of Byumba.
On behalf of the Episcopal Church, Episcopal Relief and Development has advanced emergency funds to the Diocese of Byumba to provide temporary shelter and materials for replacing the roofs on homes and classrooms. The funds will help purchase iron sheets, nails, and building sticks for rebuilding.
Episcopal Relief and Development is an effective, reliable, and vital ministry of the Episcopal Church in communities around the world. Episcopal Relief and Development provides emergency assistance in times of disaster, rebuilds devastated communities after the immediate crisis is over, and offers long-term solutions to help people sustain safer, healthier, and more productive lives.
