In April 2012 a new wave of refugees fled to Rwanda from DRC. The government initiated the establishment of a new refugee camp in Kigeme located south of the country in Nyamagabe district with UNHCR. Emergency response team comprised by INGOs, the UN and governmental agencies were mobilized to meet the immediate humanitarian needs of the refugee population. Emergency services were rapidly provided such as drinking water, sanitation and hygiene structures.
GHDF has been actively involved in a number of humanitarian response programs in Kigeme refugee camp namely : Distribution of food (2012-2013) and non-food items (NFIs) and WASH (since 2013).
GHDF’s services are delivered to the entire population of the camp, approaching 19000 people in 2016.
Aside from WASH, GHDF also works with the youth in the camp, organizing education programs, HIV & GBV prevention campaigns, cultural events and work activities