Sustainable Development and Humanitarian Action (SDHA) has resolved to join the rest of Humanitarian emergency team in delivering humanitarian support to people affected by Earthquake resulted from the recent eruption of Mount Nyiragongo Eruption early last week.
SDHA is member of National preparedness contingency plan set up by Ministry of Disaster Management (MINEMA), in WASH cluster.
The organization is working closely with institutions under auspices including MINEMA and the Rubavu District to identify the needy people.
SDHA is currently conducting needs assessment for Water, Hygiene and Sanitation and has availed 30 volunteers who are ready to support. The emergency response team will also play key role in community awareness and mobilizations as assistance will be offered by all stakeholders involved in humanitarian action.
Numbers of people affected by volcanic eruption continues to rise. Currently approximately 500 displaced population emigrated to Rwanda while some of local Rubavu District dwellers continue to lose their properties due to continuous earthquake.