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.
02.08.2021
Here it is: Jean’s brand new, two-wheeled work tool. During the volcanic eruption he lost everything he and his wife Devota had worked so hard for over the years. Today there were tears of joy and a lot of happiness. Jean wants to say thank you! Aksanti!!!
Jean used to work as a motorcycle taxi driver: the most popular means of transport in Africa. However, life in the city costs money. He never owned a house of his own and only rented a tiny building made of planks for $20 a month. The unexpected eruption of Mount Nyiragongo incinerated all of the family’s belongings, plans and dreams.
For a few weeks now, Devota and Jean’s children have been going to school. We are paying their tuition and have covered the expense of school supplies for the new school in Ntamugenga. The whole family is provided with medical care. They have received clothes and food supplies from us. They are looking for a house in the area, and when they find one we will pay their rent for the next six months. Yesterday we bought Jean a motorbike so that he can earn money to support his family.
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26.07.2021
Jean Muhondo smiles at you from the photograph. He comes from Rubare. In 2000 he married Devota, they had four children and a few years later they moved to Goma, the provincial capital, where he started working as a motorcycle taxi driver, the most popular means of transport in many African countries. At first, he […]
03.06.2021
Sister Agnieszka runs the hospital in Ntamugenga located 70 km north of volcano-hit Goma, abandoned in the wake of a devastating volcano eruption. She has spent the last two days driving non-stop to evacuate locals who’ve been left behind. Along with Mapendo in a second car they drive to places that have been cut off […]
27.05.2021
Tragic news have just come in from the Democratic Republic of Congo. On Saturday, the Mount Nyiragongo volcano erupted, completely destroying the region. This is the largest eruption in 19 years. 32 people lost their lives and more than 500 children are still missing after they were separated from their parents during the evacuation. But […]
