Update on Rwandan flood relief
In May 2023, Rwanda experienced heavy rain which caused floods and landslides in many parts of the country, especially in the Northern and Western Province. A large number of people were made homeless and left in need of emergency support for basic household materials. Along with Rwandan government and other humanitarian organisations, the Free Methodist Church in Rwanda (FMCR) directly responded to the needs of 128 families, who lost everything they owned.
Through the World Mission Fund, Irish Methodists supported this response. A solidarity grant was given to FMCR, which was used to buy essentials like food, mattresses and hygiene products.
Bishop Samuel Kayinamura of the Free Methodist Church in Rwanda said:
“We could observe happiness in the eyes of the victims and different testimonies of them with thanks to God who gave helping hearts to his servants (donors), who provided the support… [FMCR] send its heartfelt appreciation of the fund received from World Mission Fund, which is of great positive impact in the lives of the victims."