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Rwanda: Cyimbili Coffee Plantation Update

In 2020, the Cyimbili Coffee Plantation processed over 70,000 pounds (31,885kg) of dried coffee beans! This plantation works alongside local farmers to produce coffee. The workers were able to extend fermenting tanks and increase the number of coffee drying tables to improve the quantity and quality of the production of coffee. Although much progress has been made, the

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Rwanda: The Burera Food Production and Education Project Update

The Burera Food Production and Education Project is continuing to provide food security to vulnerable families and is also fighting against malnutrition and poverty within the community. Despite the fact that Burera is one of the most fertile areas in Rwanda, it maintains a high rate of child malnutrition and poverty due to the single-parent families headed by

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Rwanda: The Cyimbili Coffee Plantation Project

In October, the Cyimbili Coffee Plantation Project implemented an outreach program in response to the malnutrition problem in the community. Nearly 67% of the country’s population suffers from malnutrition and many of the families in the community are unable to access adequate food supplies. As a result of COVID-19, many families do not have seeds to plant

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Rwanda: The Cyimbili Health Center Update

The Cyimbili Health Center (CHC) has continued to work alongside the Cyimbili community and CompassioNow to improve the healthcare service system. The funds are used to purchase medicine, beds/mattresses, and provide the necessary refurbishment to the facility. Between the months of April and June, the CHC has treated 5,460 patients! Because of COVID-19 and the regional lockdown,

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Rwanda: Volcano Eruption and Earthquake Life Threatening (VEELIT) Response

On May 22nd, 2021, Mount Nyiragongo erupted leaving a wide population throughout the DR Congo and Rwanda displaced and traumatized. 403,662 people have reportedly been affected by this disaster and were left vulnerable. The victims of this disastrous event remain hungry, in need of basic hygienic supplies, and traumatized. This event took place while the

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Rwanda: Cyimbili Coffee Project Update

The Cyimbili coffee workers are working hard to prepare for the 2022 coffee harvest season! There is an urgent need for funding for ALARM Rwanda to appropriately prepare for the upcoming season. As the workers prepare for over 102,615kgs (226,000+lbs) of coffee cherries, they need mineral fertilizer, flushing borehole facilitations, drying tables, and water tanks.

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