Rain for the Sahel and Sahara (RAIN) seeks a dynamic leader who wants to make a difference in the lives of marginalized peoples and communities at a critical time in the world. Since 2001, RAIN has been partnering with underserved rural and nomadic peoples of Niger to increase educational opportunities and improve livelihoods to build more resilient communities. Currently, RAIN implements access to education, …
Black Lives Matter
Dear Friends,
Black Lives Matter. That should go without saying, but it needs to be said.
The most recent murders in the United States are heartbreaking and reinforce how much work is still left to be done to break the hold of systemic racism. As I, personally, seek ways to engage more actively with this ongoing crisis, …
Ready, Set, Match!
We asked and you delivered!
RAIN’s generous supporters helped meet – and exceed – our matching grant goal with One Day’s Wages.
The goal was $20,145 but we raised $23,578 – which was then doubled for a grand total of $46,404!!!
Thanks to your generosity, 5,762 Nigeriens will receive added support as their communities combat COVID-19 . …
Humanitarian Aid is Not Just Charity
Across the African continent, there are an estimated 20,000 ICU beds – that’s fewer than 2 per 100,000 people. All sub-Saharan Africa, with over 1 billion people, will need to make do with as few as 3,500 ventilators. The United States has 29 ICU beds per 100,000 people and 160,000 ventilators for its 328 million people. While the COVID-19 pandemic is global, …
A Note from RAIN’s Executive Director re: Coronavirus in Niger & RAIN’s Work
Dear Friends and Supporters,
We hope you and your loved ones are healthy and that you are finding ways to cope with the Coronavirus crisis. We know it has been hard. Unfortunately, it is hard in developing countries like Niger as well.
Niger can feel very far away, especially when our home communities are suffering and our natural inclination is to focus inward. …
A Note from RAIN’s Executive Director re: An Update on RAIN’s Response to the Security Situation in Niger
Dear Friends and Supporters,
Thank you to all who reached out to us with compassion and understanding after last week’s security update (if you missed it, you can read it here). In these uncertain times, when we’re all weighing concerns about our own safety and that of our communities, your continued support is even more meaningful. …
