Floods in Kinshasa: Emergency aid arrives
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.
«Caribou» - a journey through the Congo
Anita Müller, program manager at Connexio develop, is travelling to the DR Congo for the first time. She tells us what it was like in the following text.
Hope despite everything?
The list of global crises is long - the food crisis, climate crisis, war, military conflicts and a crisis of confidence in liberal-democratic countries are affecting the prospect of a better future. People in the Global South, who are struggling with numerous crises, are particularly affected. How are they faring and what glimmers of hope are visible on the horizon?
Emergency aid for people in the DR Congo
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.