Two months ago, the government declared the all clear for persons to safely return to their homes. The SVGRC team played an integral role by assisting in the closing of most schools that were used as shelters.
However, returning home has not been possible for some families whose homes were destroyed during the volcanic eruption. The organisation has been in collaboration with the ministry of National mobilisation, Social development, family, gender affairs, youth, housing and informal human settlement to embark on a Rental Support programme to facilitate persons who are unable to return home. 53 families (170) persons from 11 schools were able to benefit through this program.
The organisation is looking at ways where they can continue to help affected persons and according to the Operations Manager within the SVGRC, Julia Simmons, there are assessments which are still ongoing to support the fishing & farming industries, cottage industries and livestock farming. Hundreds of affected persons whose livelihoods were hampered during and after the volcanic eruption are expected to benefit through these initiatives.
