The second largest country of Africa, full of paradoxes. On one hand, it is rich in natural resources (including cobalt, copper, coltan, crude oil, diamonds, gold); on the other hand, its inhabitants are among the poorest in the world. For decades, the DRC has been suffering from prolonged conflicts that have led to one of the most severe humanitarian crises in the world.
26.01.2024
“I think he knew, even though he was so little. He didn’t even complain that it hurt anymore.”
Three days ago, Filip stopped eating. Sister Agnieszka managed to make a deal – the boy promised he would try to eat something, but he really wanted to return home to his dad for the weekend. Just on Sunday evening, Sister Agnieszka brought him a bag of popcorn, which made him very happy, and today we received the news that he passed away.
When Filip’s father was watching over his bed, he didn’t expect it was time to say goodbye. At some point, his son just stopped breathing.
“You can survive the most difficult things, but the death of a child always hurts,” says Agnieszka. “Cancer is beyond us. We can’t replace a child’s own body, and further chemotherapy would have only caused him more suffering. When we sent Filip home, I had doubts whether it was a good idea, but now I’m glad he could pass away in peace, among his loved ones.”
And from the bottom of our hearts, we want to thank you for giving Filip his last months. Thank you for every bag of popcorn you financed, a serving of his favorite fries, pain medication, and oxygen. Thanks to you, he could enjoy every moment, especially car rides with Sister Agnieszka, which he loved. And this life, though short, was really well lived.
06.04.2024
– What do you do in times of war? – We help Grace brush her teeth. I would show you photos, but taking photos during the war isn’t allowed. It could get you shot. It has happened to a few already. You have to be very careful. – Our supplies are dwindling. Everyone is eagerly […]
23.11.2023
On World Children’s Day, we look back on the last 10 years during which the Good Factory has supported young patients at a hospital and nutrition centre in Ntamugenga in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It has been a remarkable 10 years dedicated to caring for children who face enormous health challenges. We care for […]
05.10.2023
The difference in appearance is striking, but Safari’s story is still being written. We gave him his first chance in early 2022, when he ended up in the nutrition centre on the brink of life and death. We fed him together in the moments when regular fighting by the Congolese army and rebellion was going […]