LLRFF is supporting Micro-Projects in Rwanda

Until today there are after-effects of the 1994 Rwanda Genocide, both with survivors, perpetrators and also their children and grandchildren. Often it takes only a very small amount of funds to “kick-start” their affairs and get them out of the vicious cycle of despair and poverty.

The Foundation has launched the first 5 micro projects by providing the following to families in the country:

Project A:

Field rent and agricultural equipment

Pig farming

Goat farming

Food

Project B:

House repair

Second hand clothing store business

Food

Project C:

Agricultural equipment

Field purchase

Food and house rent for a few months

Project D:

Food stuff business started

House repair and new latrine

Food

Project E:

Chicken trading

Rabbit Breeding

Food and house rent for some months

All recipients had some immediate need for food and showed signs for malnutrition. The second immediate need was housing support. Thirdly,  all recipients were provided with the necessary means to start or restart a sustainable small business most often on a bought or rented agricultural plot or a small store for local needs.

All funds were directly provided to the projects without any cost for intermediaries or NGOs. The current results are very promising and the project will be expanded gradually on a small easily manageable scale.