The devastating volcano eruption in Congo
last week (17th January 2002) destroyed approximately 30% of Goma and caused
the displacement of tens of thousands of people. Many thousands of people
are returning to Goma from Rwanda to find they have lost everything.
In Rwanda itself, reports suggest that
thousands of houses have been destroyed due to tremors and earthquakes
that have been occurring throughout the week since Mount Nyiragongo erupted.
Islamic Relief immediately allocated $100 000 for the disaster and is preparing to send an Emergency Response Team (ERT) to Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The ERT hopes to conduct an overall needs assessment and identify suitable projects to implement.
For More Information:
Modasar Rasul
Emergency Preparedness Response Section (EPRS)
Modsasar@Islamic-Relief.org.uk
Tel: 0044 (0) 121 605 5555
Fax: 0044 (0) 121 622 5003