Solid'Africa Gemura Kitchen

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The Problem

Since 1994, the Rwandan government has taken significant strides to improve the standard of living for its citizens. Among these initiatives is “Mutuelles de Sante” — universal health insurance coverage that ensures access to healthcare for every Rwandan. However, while public hospitals provide treatment, they DO NOT PROVIDE FOOD to patients. As a result, many patients receive medical treatment but then suffer from hunger, which inevitably worsens their condition. Add to this the already overwhelmed and overcrowded public hospitals where much needed beds are occupied by patients who cannot pay their medical bills, patients whose conditions are prolonged due to hunger or unavailable medication, and patients who have recovered but cannot even afford the cost of transportation to return home.

Plan of Action

Solid’Africa’s biggest and most pressing goal is to build a “Gemura Kitchen” – the FIRST SOUP KITCHEN IN RWANDA, dedicated to serving the most vulnerable patients in Rwanda's public hospitals. In order to reach their goal of providing two meals every day to 700-1000 vulnerable patients, Solid’Africa needs a kitchen with the capacity to cook enough food. So far, Solid'Africa has secured land and construction materials, but must attain the funds to build a sustainable kitchen.
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