Program Purpose:
To strengthen churches as first responders and anchors of community resilience.
Problem Statement
Churches are often the first point of support during crises, yet many lack resilient infrastructure, resources, and preparedness to respond effectively.
Program Description
The Community Resilience Centre equips churches through maintenance, rebuilding, and infrastructure upgrades. Initiatives include Rebuild My Church, installation of solar with battery storage, backup water supply, and positioning churches as coordinated first responders.
Target Beneficiaries
- Churches and surrounding communities
Key Activities
Church maintenance and rehabilitation
Infrastructure resilience upgrades
- Emergency preparedness support
Community coordination
Outcomes & Impact
- Strengthened disaster response capacity
- Resilient community infrastructure
- Empowered faith-based leadership
Alignment & Scalability
This program aligns with resilience, climate adaptation, and community-led development objectives and can scale nationally and regionally.