Safety Net Centers in Rwanda
Strengthening Partners to Respond to the Needs of the Most Vulnerable
Maryce Ramsey, Linda Gamova, and Carrie Miller
In Rwanda, CRS works in solidarity to accompany 39 Safety Net Centers to envision a future where the end of international food aid need not mean the end of the provision of their vital life-sustaining services but provides a pathway to self-sufficiency. By working on strategic plans together, center staff, residents, communities, and government officials have validated their missions and values and developed plans for resource mobilization. Through trainings to enhance institutional and programmatic capabilities and grants from CRS, they have implemented plans for generating income for their programs. CRS learned the importance of transparent communication, regular visits, and demonstrable solidarity to making partnerships stronger and sustainability achievable.
2008
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