Help Change Jibu’s World

Democratic Republic of Congo

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.

Overview:
  • 15,6 million people – 18% of the population suffer from hunger
  • 3,4 million children under 5 years are acutely malnourished
  • 41,8% million children under 5 years are stunted
  • 63,2% of children below 5 years of age and 41% of women  15-49 years are anemic
In 2023, we have saved approximately

550

people from starvation
We take in at least

80

children a week in our nutrition center

10.02.2021

Every two seconds, a person is forced to flee their home country due to war, poverty or the effects of climate change. Half of the forcibly displaced are children.

Jibu is four years old. He was born in a region of Congo long abandoned by most of its inhabitants. The village of Kabaya, located under a volcano, has never had electricity or an access road. Rebel forces have appropriated this part of the world, kidnapping and murdering locals with impunity. Those who stayed behind have chosen to do so because the surrounding fields are all they have. Jibu’s father was a widower and raised his son by himself. Shortly after he received a tip that he was being targeted by kidnappers, he vanished without a trace. Jibu ended up in the care of his grandfather, who feels he is too old to leave his home. The man did his best but was not able to feed and provide for the four-year-old boy, who was malnourished when he arrived here. His story is a classic example of a child made to suffer as a result of how adults run the world.

We will do everything in our power to nurture precious Jibu back to health. We cannot change the whole world, but we can change his entire world by restoring his vitality and giving him reasons to smile.

We need to dry out the buildings as quickly as possible

Urgent help for flood victims

The most vulnerable are the elderly and disabled, living in remote rural areas and small towns, where reaching them is difficult. You’ll be informed about every penny spent to help them. 100% of the funds raised will go directly towards targeted, precise aid tailored to the needs of those affected.

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We already have :
137,486 EUR
We need:
111,111 EUR