As part of the Strengthening Safety Nets for Vulnerable Populations initiative, Viva Rio has launched 10 new projects in the commune of Croix-des-Bouquets, financed by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB - Program HA-J0005) and implemented by the Economic and Social Assistance Fund (FAES).

Through this program, several areas will benefit from small community infrastructure projects, including :

• Rehabilitation of the Nouilles Community Health Center;

• Construction of two (2) classrooms in Borno;

• Construction of two (2) classrooms in Boucan Boyer;

• Construction of a retaining wall in Tapio;

• Construction of a fence at the Fourgie National School;

• Repair of kiosks in Corail 4;

• Construction of kiosks in Canaan 1;

• Construction of kiosks in Dimusso;

• Construction of kiosks in Drouillard;

• Construction of a community water tank in Grande Plaine.

More than 700 workers, both skilled and unskilled, will benefit from short-term employment. In addition, socio-emotional and technical training sessions will be provided to some participants to strengthen their professional and personal skills.

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