At the beginning of November, heavy rainfall in Kinshasa turned into a devastating disaster. The Kingabwa district, which lies along the Congo River, was severely flooded. The floodwaters destroyed houses and infrastructure and swept away the livelihoods of over 100 families.
Bukavu, once a stronghold of resilience, is now in ruins. The capital of the province of South Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become a symbol of a forgotten crisis. While the world looks elsewhere, the people here are fighting for survival on a daily basis.
As the world watches various conflicts unfold, Connexio develop and its partner organizations are providing concrete aid on the ground. The challenges are great, but with targeted measures, the aid reaches the people who need it most urgently.
The security situation in eastern DR Congo, particularly in the province of North Kivu and the city of Goma, has deteriorated dramatically in recent weeks. Since the rebel group M23 entered Goma on the night of January 26, there has been fierce fighting between the rebels and the Congolese armed forces (FARDC).
