This is just a small update, but still an important one! After training on children’s rights and child abuse, the percent of parents who refrain from severe and abusive punishment jumped from 70% to 90%. We are so grateful for all the volunteer leaders and local church partners who are working hard to improve their community!
When the partnership with Kamonyi began, a number of poverty-related factors kept many children from attending school regularly. Health issues, inability to pay fees, families needing kids to help augment their income, access to teachers and classrooms – these barriers meant that only 25% of kids achieved at least an 80% attendance record.
As of 2011, that has really turned around as each barrier gets addressed. We’re pleased to share that now 90% of children are able to have a 100% attendance record!
This is the kind of success that made Busekera village so excited to partner with FH. We're excited to start the next ten-ish years walking together to sustainability!
Standing next to the hand-crafted wooden pen, Xarera explains that this cow from FH has brought much value to her family. Not only does it produce around 4 litres of milk a day (which, she says, keeps her boys around the house), it also provides plant-enriching manure, allowing her and her husband to grow vegetables. Xarera is proud to be a participant in such a productive venture – one that is soon to include a calf. In January the baby will be given to their neighbours and Xarera can’t wait to tell them!
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(The Canadian International Development Agency matches this gift 3:1!)
Today Cubi, Rwanda is graduating as self-sufficient! We are so proud of this community!!! For seven years, the leaders and families and Food for the Hungry staff worked together to build a future free from poverty. Well done Cubi. We celebrate with you today!! (Photos to come!!!)
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