The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Rwanda Office donated medical devices thermometer with batteries worth US$10,000 to 43 Partners institutions in volunteering program around the country to support their efforts to mitigate the spread COVID-19.
The donation which was distributed to different KOICA's partner institutions was also a reflection of joining the rest of the world to celebrate the international volunteer day Celebrated on 5th December.
As the government of Rwanda has allowed the resuming services in public and private organizations, the medical devices donated will be useful for KOICA's partner institution in volunteering program to extend their effort in fight the pandemic.
CHON Gyong Shik , KOICA Country Director, commended the diligent engagement of KOICA's partners in the fight against COVID-19 and assured the continued partnership in re-dispatchment of volunteers .
'Even though you could not receive volunteers, KOICA is planning to make new dispatch following your request and this will be done in consideration with COVID-19 situation,' Shik said.
The beneficiaries expressed their appreciation to KOICA for the donation and highlighted its importance to comply with health measures.
'We highly appreciate this kind gesture from KOICA for providing us this medical devises as health regulations requires school to have at least one thermometer for every 100 students, but we currently had only 2 for around 700 students, so after receiving this donation we are in compliance with health regulations' said Father Jacques Hakizimana, Head Teacher of College Christ Roi.
KOICA has been supportive of Rwanda's efforts in responding to COVID-19 through different initiatives including the provision of testing kits, mobile laboratory vehicle and five walk-through disinfecting booths and funds to support young entrepreneurs whose business were affected by the pandemic .
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