Calendar Distribution

Our Kalendari Ineza project culminated in the distribution of calendars to 2050 families in

our Musha Community. On December 17, an inaugural ceremony was held at REAP’s Community

Learning Center and Library where 50 selected families received their calendars. The event was attended

by local government leaders, REAP staff and members of our Community Board.

In compliance with Covid-19 prevention guidelines, the remaining 2,000 families have been

collecting their calendars one at a time at the CLCL.

Our Community Organizers will be visiting the 100 most at-risk families to dissect the

public health messages on the calendars and discuss ways to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

Community Learning Center and Library reopens after COVID-19 closure

As one of the measures to alleviate the spread of COVID-19, the government of Rwanda ordered closure of public venues such as schools, libraries and community centers. Our Center had also been closed for seven months until recently approved to reopen. We did so on November 30.

To fulfill requirements for reopening, we put in place a range of prevention measures including:

• A COVID-19 task force composed of three employees trained on COVID-19 during our Kalendari INEZA project. The task force ensures we are in compliance with COVID-19 prevention measures on a daily basis.

• An isolation room equipped with a bed and emergency supplies in the event that a COVID-19 case is detected.

• Banners with COVID-19 information placed at all doors, tables, on the front facade of the main building and on the community bulletin board.

• A hand washing station installed at the entrance of the main building. Every person visiting the center washes their hands before entering.

• COVID-19 prevention kit with an infrared thermometer, hand sanitizer, gloves, masks and other supplies were purchased.

• Maximum class-size. All seats are marked in all classrooms and the maximum capacity in every classroom is 15 persons.