Flooding in Northern Rwanda

On May 3 2023, torrential rains caused flooding in the western and northern provinces of Rwanda. To date, 401 participants and 8 Child Development Centers (CDCs) have been impacted by the flooding. Over 5,000 homes were destroyed. Families whose homes were destroyed or located in disaster-prone areas were evacuated and given temporary shelter in school buildings or other shelters. The CDCs were also able to provide food kits, basic household items and cash transfers. The Compassion Rwanda National Office is monitoring the situation and planning the best way to assist families with long term recovery and repairs. Please rest assured that we will notify you as soon as possible if your child is affected in any way.

Please pray for all participants, their family members and CDC staff members as they recover from the flooding.

As of October 25, 2023, the heavy rains have decreased in Northern Rwanda. To date, 566 participants and 18 Child Development Centers (CDCs) have been impacted. The flooding destroyed many homes and crops. The CDC has utilized Disaster Relief Funds to provide families with emergency food kits, home repair materials and psychological support. Families are currently working on rebuilding their homes.

Please continue to pray for the families who were impacted by the heavy rains in Northern Rwanda.

As of January 23, 2024, torrential rains caused flooding in the western and northern provinces of Rwanda. To date, 568 participants and 19 Child Development Centers (CDCs) have been impacted by the flooding. CDCs and the government have continued to supporter impacted participants and their families with food and psycho-social supporter. Families who were living in risk zones will be relocated to safe zones while others who were not in risk zones will be allowed to renovate their houses. The Compassion National Office of Rwanda continues to monitor the situation closely and have planned visits to meet with the leaders of the impacted CDCs and impacted participants and their families.

Please continue to pray for provision for the families and the CDCs impacted by the heavy rains and flooding. Please pray for safety over everyone involved in rebuilding and renovating homes and infrastructures that have been damaged.