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Rwanda: Wind destruction DREF operation No. MDRRW004 - Final Report

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GLIDE n=B0 FL-2008-000182-RWA

The International Federation's Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) is a source of un-earmarked money created by the Federation in 1985 to ensure that immediate financial support is available for Red Cross Red Crescent response to emergencies. The DREF is a vital part of the International Federation's disaster response system and increases the ability of National Societies to respond to disasters.

Summary: CHF 159,334 was allocated from the Federation's Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) on 9 October 2009 to support the Rwandan Red Cross in delivering immediate emergency shelter to 1,000 households (5,000 beneficiaries).

A total of 2,259 households from four districts in Rwanda were affected by severe winds and heavy rains which occurred on 28 September 2008. A rapid assessment conducted by the Rwandan Red Cross and partners identified emergency shelter as the main priority needs in the affected districts.

The National Society delivered immediate relief support to some 200 of the most affected households (1,000 people) and provided an additional 991 households with shelter materials through the period of this operation.

The situation

Rwanda experienced heavy rains and strong winds on 28 September 2008. The affected districts included Rubavu and Rwamagana located in the western province and Kirehe and Ngoma districts located in the eastern province. The heavy rains and strong winds caused extensive damage to houses, schools and churches.

The residential areas of Majengo Mbugangari in Rubavu District were hardest hit by the winds, which swept away the roofs of more than 1,000 houses. The affected population was forced to seek temporary accommodation with the neighbours, while others found refuge in churches and other structures that were not affected by the severe winds. No deaths were reported. However, a total of 51 people were injured including six serious cases.