Tons of foods and sanitary materials were on Friday distributed among residents of Gakenke District in the Northern Province

The food relief was provided by Kula Project, a non-profit organisation seeking to eradicate poverty by empowering female entrepreneurs.

Kula Project Country Director, Egide Murindababisha, said the project prioritizes building "a sound relationship" with stakeholders - coffee farmers.

That is why, believing in poverty eradication through business not charity, Kula joined the effort by supporting the families.

In the coming days, Kula is planning to even reach out to two other partner districts of Kayonza in the Eastern Province and Nyamasheke in the Western Province.

Founded in 2012, Kula, which means 'eat' in Swahili, is missioned to build rural Rwandan communities through capacity development of livelihoods and businesses, with an emphasis on coffee.