By Marc balolebwami | Director
GLORIOUS WOMEN'S LINKAGE
SOS COMMUNITY RENAISSANCE DRC
Project No. 70607 Project Report
Second Report Date: February 2026
To our donors and partners,
DEAR DONORS,
We extend our warmest greetings and sincere thanks for your continued support of the SOS Community Renaissance DRC project. Your generosity enables our organization to provide essential services and support to vulnerable families and women in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
REPORTING SUMMARY
Period covered: October 2025 – February 2026 Area of intervention: Communities affected by the humanitarian crisis – Eastern DRC Number of direct beneficiaries: 360 (cumulative estimate )
Volunteers mobilized: 24 Local partners: community centers, primary schools, local clinics
ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT SINCE THE LAST REPORT
a) Organization of 8 community workshops (maternal and child health, prevention of communicable diseases, hygiene) bringing together 180 participants (including 120 women and 60 children).
b) Conducting practical sessions on hygiene (hand washing, water treatment) with distribution of 150 hygiene kits.
a) Launch of a basic literacy program for 80 illiterate women: 3 cycles of 12 weeks, courses taught by trained volunteers.
b) Informal school support for 100 vulnerable children: weekly tutoring and provision of school supplies to 45 children.
a) Training of 24 volunteers on community animation techniques, child protection and prevention of gender-based violence.
b) Implementation of a reporting and referral system for vulnerable cases (violence, abuse, urgent medical needs).
a) matching donation campaign : development of the communication plan, creation of materials (posters, flyers), and organization of a community launch event scheduled for March 2026.
b) Launch of a local fundraising campaign — mobilizing small contributions from traders and women's groups.
CONCRETE RESULTS AND IMPACTS
a) Improved health and hygiene knowledge: post- workshop evaluations indicate a 60% increase in key knowledge among participants.
b) Literacy: 70% of participants in the literacy program can now read and write simple messages and manage a basic expense book.
c) Educational support: 80% of the children monitored show an observable improvement in their academic results and attendance.
d) Strengthening of protection: 12 cases identified and referred to appropriate services (psychosocial support, medical support, family mediation).
Testimonials
a) Rose NAMUTO BAGAYA, volunteer: "Thanks to the training, I have been able to help several families understand the importance of vaccination and prenatal care. Seeing a child regain confidence in class is our greatest reward."
b) Mother of a student receiving the program: "The tutoring sessions have allowed my son to do better in school. We are deeply grateful to the team and the donors."
Challenges encountered
a) Intermittent insecurity in certain areas makes travel and carrying out regular activities difficult.
b) Limited financial resources to cover all needs (production and distribution of kits, symbolic remuneration of trainers, teaching materials).
c) Limited access to drinking water in certain neighborhoods prevents the widespread adoption of promoted hygiene practices.
Action plan and needs for the coming months
a) Continue the monthly workshops and extend to 4 additional villages.
b) Development of drinking water sources to serve 25,000 rural people and to put an end to waterborne diseases in these areas, facilitating access to water, hygiene and sanitation for displaced people and those living with host families.
c) Purchase and distribute 300 hygiene kits and 200 domestic water filters/purifiers.
a) Recruit 6 additional facilitators and form a new group of 60 women.
b) Provide school kits for 100 additional children.
a) Campaign objective: to raise an additional USD 20,000 through the platform and local donors to double the impact of contributions.
b) Communication activities: social media posts, video testimonials , community launch event.
a) Establish more formal partnerships with local protection structures and strengthen referral mechanisms for urgent cases.
Estimated additional budget required (summary)
a) Hygiene kits and hygiene supplies: USD 3500
b) Development of drinking water sources: USD 10,000
c) Literacy programs and school supplies: USD 4,000
d) Local operating costs (transportation, coordination): USD 2,500
Total requested: USD 20,000
Acknowledgments and Call to Action:
We sincerely thank all our donors, volunteers, and partners for their continued commitment. Your support transforms lives and gives hope to families affected by the crisis. If you are able, please support our next matching gift campaign to help us expand our operations and reach more beneficiaries.
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