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.
06.12.2022
Santa brought us another miracle today. He has entrusted us with the life of two-month-old Joseline, who although she should weigh 4-6.5 kg by now, is still less than 2. We are fighting for Josepline’s life and we are asking you to become the best, saving-from-hunger Father Christmas for her today.
Joseline is the youngest victim of the fighting that swept through the Ntamugenga area two months ago. A fierce exchange of fire between the rebellion and the Congolese army and falling heavy artillery shells paralysed the daily lives of thousands of civilians trapped on the very front line. Joseline’s mother gave birth to her daughter as bullets whizzed past the window. Terrified people were fleeing. Her most joyful and long-awaited moment came at the worst possible time.
The following days were extremely stressful. Panic, confusion, searching for food, fleeing to the next place and more explosions, again much too close. The paralysing fear for her little daughter’s life meant that her mother was no longer able to breastfeed her. She was running out of breastmilk. There was no chance for substitutes.
Today, both are in our hospital. In addition to her hunger disease, Joseline suffers from a large wound she has on her frail back – a symptom of extreme malnutrition.
Become a Santa Claus today! Fund a therapeutic meal for a child with hunger disease. For our little patients, this is the best gift because it saves lives.
11.09.2023
“This is a much older person in this picture.” “And what, his hair colour just changed from grey to black?” “Photoshopped or colours redone by artificial intelligence, a child’s hair doesn’t look like that.” Boaze from Ntamugenga hasn’t eaten for days and his hairstyle is the last thing on his mind. In general, we would […]
25.08.2023
“Listen, the guy who got hit with a spear came out of hospital. Four holes in his intestines, perforated stomach, and he came out twelve days after the operation. He has a check-up in a month. I was shocked when I saw that.” says Agnieszka. We look at the photographs of the middle-aged man and […]
17.08.2023
I guess all that’s left is to pray.” Nurse Andre was all too fond of solving all problems by contacting the Most High, but in this instance, he had to be given credit. The antibiotics had run out a week ago, but further patients didn’t know this, piling up against the surgery door. The middle […]
