Host Organization: World Vision
First Year Placement
Bujumbura, Burundi
Lora played a vital role in 17 natural disaster responses, coordinating food assistance, cash transfers, non-food item distribution, livelihood support, and construction projects. She worked closely with the Field Offices and the Disaster Risk Management (DRM) team to assess situations, develop response plans and budgets, and help to oversee monitoring and evaluation.
She updated World Vision International Burundi’s FY24 Emergency Preparedness Plan by analyzing and updating risks, disaster scenarios, stakeholder maps, budgets, and preparedness activities.
Lora supported advocacy and research efforts to improve school’s disaster resilience through sustainable school meal programs; recognized for combating malnutrition and improving pupil’s educational outcomes.
She visited schools participating in WVIB’s feeding program and assisted in assessing the impact of these programs, while responding to disaster related needs for affected schools.