Strengthening Accountability, Reaching the Most Vulnerable Households/Beneficiaries

From 26 to 28 October 2026, under its partnership with theWorld Food Programme(WFP), Walking in Grace for Lifelong Impact (WiGLI) conducted a beneficiary verification and validation activity under the ACL-Irrigation intervention (Belgian Project) in Kirundo Commune, Butanyerera Province.

Through its Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) approach, #WiGLI successfully verified and validated 211 households across three hills: Rukuramigabo, Bwiza, and Kamwayi. This exercise aimed to ensure that beneficiary identification and selection were transparent, reliable, inclusive, and consistent with established eligibility criteria.

Beyond confirming household eligibility, the activity provided an opportunity to assess the living conditions and vulnerabilities of the targeted households. Through household interviews and direct observations, the team examined housing conditions, the presence of persons living with disabilities, children’s nutritional status, and the impact of prolonged drought on agricultural activities and household livelihoods.

Listening to beneficiaries was also an important part of this activity.

During interactions with the households, beneficiaries shared the challenges they continue to face, particularly prolonged periods without rainfall, which have severely affected agricultural activities and livelihoods They expressed their appreciation for the initiative and their hope that the anticipated support will help improve their living conditions, strengthen their resilience, and enable them to gradually move towards greater self-reliance.

These interactions generated valuable field-level insights into the realities of vulnerable families and reinforced the importance of community participation, accountability, and evidence-based monitoring in ensuring that assistance reaches those who need it most.

At #WiGLI, in partnership with World Food Programme, we believe that every household deserves to be heard, every finding matters, and every intervention should create meaningful opportunities for lasting change.

Together, we strengthen accountability, promote resilience, and ensure that no vulnerable household is left behind.