Rwanda
In 1994, it was estimated that 800,000 people were killed during the Rwandan Genocide. With 20 percent of the population murdered, Rwandan communities struggled in mourning and confusion. Currently, Food for the Hungry (FH) is helping Rwandan communities rebuild their lives and create trust between groups. Click on icons to see how FH is working with Rwandan communities.
Rwanda Facts
- Capital:
- Kigali
- Language:
- Kinyarwanda, French, English and Kiswahili
- Population:
- 11,370,425
- Crisis:
- 38 percent of the rural population don’t have access to clean water
- Half of the population live without healthy sanitation systems
- Recovering from the Rwandan Genocide of 1994
Our Work in Rwanda
Agriculture
978 people learned about agriculture through livestock programs with dairy cows and better planting techniques for increased crop yields.
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Church
45 pastors received training in leadership and discipleship last year. 2,658 children attended children’s ministry programs. 2,604 adults participated in church programs.
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Education
4,757 children received assistance to stay in school and develop their talents last year. Classrooms and school supplies were increased to serve more children.
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Health
1,572 people benefited from malaria prevention programs. 800 people benefited from learning how to prevent HIV/AIDS.
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Income Generation
1,274 people participated in savings groups to learn about entrepreneurial business management. Last year, construction projects helped 2,259 people.
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