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One of the houses that was destroyed by heavy rains and landslides on May 2-3. 131 people were killed and over 5000 houses destroyed by the landslides. Photo: Olivier Mugwiza
Environment

Disasters: Analysis of last 7 years shows alarming figures

Tuesday, May 09, 2023
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente with other officials interact with a resident of Shyira Sector in Nyabihu District on May 4, following the floods that ravaged the area last week. On his left are; Francois Habitegeko, the Governor of Western Province, Jean Claude Musabyimana, the Minister of Local Government, Rwanda Defence Force Chief of Defence Staff Gen Jean Bosco Kazura and the Inspector General of Police Felix Namuhoranye. Photo: Cyril Ndegeya.
Rwanda

Rwanda needs Rwf30bn to resettle families affected by disasters

Monday, May 08, 2023
World Vision USA’s President and CEO Edgar Sandoval told Rwandan religious leaders that they not only work together in the local context but also are part of the global movement. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Leaders of faith-based organizations laud World Vision’s partnership in supporting children

Monday, May 08, 2023
One of thousands of houses that were damaged by the recent disasters Rubavu District.Overall, Nsanzineza said that 3,006 houses were completely destroyed, while 3,200 were damaged by the disasters -- bringing the total to 6,206 houses. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Housing

Disasters: Housing Authority needs Rwf30bn to build 3,000 destroyed houses

Monday, May 08, 2023
Over 5,000 houses were swept away by the recent climate disasters in Rwanda's western, northern and southern provinces. At least 9,000 people were rendered homeless. Olivier Mugwiza
Current Affairs

PODCAST: Long road to recovery after climate disaster hits Rwanda

Monday, May 08, 2023
A view of some properties that were distroyed by floods. MINEMA has announced that it will resettle 9,231 people who are currently homeless after being displaced by flooding and landslides. Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

Disaster recovery: What is the fate of over 9,000 displaced people?

Sunday, May 07, 2023
Over 100 community health workers were deployed to provide adequate health care to children affected by the floods in the most affected areas. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

Disaster response: Community health workers deployed to support children

Saturday, May 06, 2023
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Rwanda

Grieving mother still searching for 7-year-old son missing under landslide

Friday, May 05, 2023
A view of Kigali City

A lean, frugal government that’s democratic to a hilt

Friday, May 05, 2023
Anaclet Mwumvaneza of Nyundo Catholic Diocese lays a wreath on one of the graves of the victims of flood and landslide disasters in Rubavu District on Thursday, May 4. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
Rwanda

Floods: How religious organisations are championing response effort

Thursday, May 04, 2023
Claude Umuhire. All photos: Courtesy.
Kwibuka

Turning tragedy into inspiration: How one Genocide survivor dedicated his life to be a ‘helper of the homeless'

Thursday, May 04, 2023
At Sankofa Creatives Ltd, children are taught key skills and chores. All photos: Courtesy.
Women

Beyond the classroom: How one woman is fostering real-world abilities for kids

Tuesday, May 02, 2023