The consortium has met to discuss a new proposal for further food and are currently carrying out assessments. The seeds and tools portion of the Relief Programming is divided into two segments with the first half of the program completed. To date, approximately 500 families have been reunited in their home villages. These families have received shelter sets consisting of poles and 10 sheets of corrugated roofing materials, and family sets which include pots, pans, blankets and other personal need items. We are presently gearing up for this project in the Gazi province and Buzi district.
Small animals are very important for the long term well being of subsistent farm families.
We hope to run this program for several seasons until the program funds are exhausted and as such, make a substantial contribution to the well-being of thousands of families. To assist the local churches, we have supplied specialists in logistics management and accounting, financed the hiring of local staff and purchased much needed equipment including computers and other office tools. Our East Africa Disaster Relief Coordinator has provided the local partners with training and support in accounting and information systems management, communications, disaster mitigation, project planning and implementation. Currently follow-up activities are being carried out to monitor the impact of the food and seeds distributions done in December.