By Channie Cheung | Member of Overseas Team
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Backgrounds: A Forgotten Crisis on the Frontlines
In the South Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the escalation of conflict since February 2025 has turned peaceful villages into "blanket-free zones"—areas completely cut off from humanitarian aid. In the Kalonge region, the situation is dire. As the M23 armed group advances, Kalonge has become a precarious frontline.
While the local community and government forces struggle to hold the line, the people are paying the ultimate price. The Kalonge General Hospital, the only major medical facility in the area, has been abandoned by other international organizations due to deteriorating security. No government supplies are arriving, and medical staff are working without pay.
The Heartbreaking Reality for Children there
Imagine being a parent in Kalonge. Your child is suffering from malaria—a preventable and treatable disease. But because the hospital has no medicine, you are forced to watch them grow weaker. To make matters worse, clean water is a luxury you cannot afford. Although the region is naturally water-rich, the lack of infrastructure means families must rely on contaminated rainwater or puddles.
This "dirty water" is a silent killer. Outbreaks of cholera and typhoid are claiming lives that should have been saved. Combined with severe malnutrition caused by the conflict, children are losing their lives to illnesses that a simple dose of medicine or a glass of clean water could have prevented.
Our Solution: Water is Medicine
At Terra Renaissance, we believe that protecting lives starts with prevention. Thanks to our generous supporters, we have already successfully installed three water supply stations in Kalonge. These stations are more than just pipes and faucets; they are centers of hope where 6,000 to 9,000 people now access safe, tested water every day.
Every morning, children and women no longer trek to dangerous puddles; instead, they line up with bright yellow jerrycans at our stations to collect the foundation of health: safe water.
Why Your Support is Urgent Today
The conflict is not over, and the "blanket-free zone" is expanding. While our first three stations are saving thousands of lives, thousands more are still left behind in the reach of disease and dehydration. We need to act now to expand these water points and continue providing essential malaria medication before the next outbreak takes more young lives.
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About Terra Renaissance
Terra Renaissance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the self-reliance of people affected by conflict. With years of experience in the DRC, we stay when others leave, working directly with local experts to ensure that aid reaches the most vulnerable "blanket-free" areas. We don’t just give aid; we build the foundations for peace and stability alongside the community.
Take Action Now
You can be the bridge between a "blanket-free zone" and a community of hope. Your contribution today provides more than just water and medicine—it tells the people of Kalonge that they are not forgotten.
Please click the "Donate" button to save a life in the DRC today.
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