Bring Joy to War-Affected Kids in DR Congo

by VEFA FONDATION
Bring Joy to War-Affected Kids in DR Congo
Bring Joy to War-Affected Kids in DR Congo
Bring Joy to War-Affected Kids in DR Congo
Bring Joy to War-Affected Kids in DR Congo
Bring Joy to War-Affected Kids in DR Congo
Bring Joy to War-Affected Kids in DR Congo

Project Report | Dec 31, 2025
Restoring Hope to Children in Masisi

By VERITE | CORDINATOR

1. Background and Rationale

After years of armed conflict, many children are now returning to their villages in Masisi, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. These communities have been destroyed by war, families have lost everything, and children are coming back to environments marked by extreme poverty, hunger, disease, and deep psychological trauma.

These children lack even the most basic necessities: clothing, school materials, access to health care, and a safe space to rebuild their lives. Without urgent support, they risk dropping out of school, falling into exploitation, and remaining trapped in a cycle of poverty and violence.

2. Project Objective

The goal of this project is to restore dignity, hope, and future opportunities for more than 300 war-affected children in Masisi by meeting their basic needs and supporting their reintegration into education and essential services.

3. Target Beneficiaries

  • Over 300 children directly or indirectly affected by conflict
  • Children returning to war-damaged villages
  • Families with no remaining livelihoods
  • Children exposed to malnutrition, illness, and trauma
  • Distribution of appropriate clothing
  • Distribution of school kits
  • Distribution of hygiene kits
  • Support for school reintegration
  • Referral of families to basic health services
  • Community-based support to strengthen children’s emotional well-being

4. Key Planned Activities

These actions will help children regain confidence, stability, and the motivation to learn and grow in a safer environment.

5. Project Status

  • Total project budget: USD 9,000
  • Funds raised to date: USD 50, through collaboration with GlobalGiving
  • Current phase: identification of trainers and beneficiaries

The visibility and credibility provided by our partnership with GlobalGiving significantly strengthen our fundraising efforts and give us strong confidence that the project’s financial goal will be reached.

6. Expected Impact

  • Immediate improvement in children’s living conditions
  • Effective return to school for hundreds of children
  • Reduced risks of malnutrition, illness, and exploitation
  • Restoration of dignity, hope, and self-confidence
  • Contribution to lasting peace through education

Healthy, educated children are the foundation of sustainable peace in Eastern Congo.

7. Call to Donors

Today, every contribution matters. Even a small donation can change a child’s life after the devastation of war. By supporting this project, you are offering more than material assistance—you are giving protection, opportunity, and a future.

We warmly invite individuals, partners, and organizations to join us in turning this high-impact humanitarian project into reality.

8. Acknowledgements

We extend our sincere gratitude to all donors who have already contributed, and to GlobalGiving for its trust and collaboration. Your support brings us closer every day to our shared goal: restoring hope and dignity to the children of Masisi.

Together, we can turn crisis into opportunity and despair into hope.

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Sep 5, 2025
Restoring Hope for the Children of Masisi

By VERITE | CORDINATOR

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Organization Information

VEFA FONDATION

Location: GOMA, North Kivu - Congo, Democratic Republic of the
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Project Leader:
Ange Rwizibuka
GOMA , North Kivu Congo, Democratic Republic of the

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