DRC: Helping children in times of disaster

General Context

South Kivu, in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is regularly struck by natural disasters such as floods, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and epidemics. These events have a devastating impact on children, particularly girls, children with disabilities, and those from impoverished families.

The consequences are severe: loss of housing, family separation, interruption of education, limited access to healthcare, psychological trauma, and lack of access to essential basic services needed for their well-being and development.

Project Objective

In response to this humanitarian crisis, the “Rapid Response for Children in Disasters” project, led by OGDH-RDC, aims to provide immediate and targeted assistance to 40 children affected by natural and human-made disasters in South Kivu province.

The intervention will provide:

• Nutritional support
• Distribution of clothes, shoes, and blankets
• Emergency medical care
• Psychological support

This comprehensive support aims to restore a basic level of dignity, safety, and hope for these vulnerable children.

Project Progress

To date:

• The official launch of the project is scheduled for November 2025
• We are currently in the phase of identifying trainers and beneficiary children
• Thanks to our partnership with GlobalGiving, we have already raised $25 out of the $10,000 goal
• This initial contribution encourages us, and we warmly thank our first donors for their solidarity

Estimated Total Budget: $10,000

This amount will cover the identified essential needs for the 40 beneficiary children: food, clothing, medical care, psychological support, logistics, and project coordination.

Call for Solidarity

This project represents a direct and concrete response to the needs of children whose lives are disrupted by every disaster. Your support is crucial to help us reach our funding goal and intervene in a timely manner.

Every donation, no matter how small, can make a difference. Together, we can reduce suffering, protect childhood, and restore hope.

Acknowledgments

We deeply thank all individuals and organizations who have already contributed. Your generosity is an act of compassion with a far-reaching impact.

We now call on all donors, partners, friends of the DRC, and citizens of the world to join us in moving this high-impact humanitarian project forward.

Conclusion

Our goal is achievable. With your support and our partnership with GlobalGiving, we are confident we can successfully implement this project. Every day counts, every child deserves protection, and every donation is a light in the darkness.

Let’s help them. Now.

South Kivu Emergency: Rapid Child Response

1. Executive Summary

The “Rapid Response for Children in Disasters” project aims to provide immediate and targeted support to children affected by natural or man-made disasters in South Kivu, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Initiated by OGDH-RDC with the support of GlobalGiving, the project seeks to deliver essential services, psychological care, and emergency supplies to 40 vulnerable children.

2. Project Background

South Kivu is frequently affected by natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and epidemics. These events severely impact children, especially girls, children with disabilities, and those from poor households. Key challenges include:

• Loss of shelter and personal belongings
• Family separation and displacement
• Limited access to education, healthcare, and protection
• Psychological trauma
• Food insecurity

3. Project Objectives

• Deliver emergency assistance to 40 affected children
• Address urgent needs such as food, clothing, blankets, and medicine
• Provide psychological support to help children overcome trauma
• Facilitate safe reintegration into stable environments

4. Key Activities Planned

• Distribution of emergency kits (food, clothes, blankets)
• Access to urgent medical care
• Individual and group psychological support sessions
• Implementation of a child monitoring system

5. Expected Outcomes

• 40 children will receive comprehensive and immediate aid
• Improvement in both physical and emotional well-being
• Reduced disaster-related risks for children in the targeted area
• Strengthened response capacity of OGDH-RDC

6. Budget

The total estimated budget for the project is $10,000 USD.
Thanks to our partnership with GlobalGiving, we have already raised $25 USD. This collaboration gives us international visibility and a strong foundation to reach our funding goal.

7. Call to Donors

Your support is essential to ensure every child receives the care and protection they deserve. By partnering with OGDH-RDC through GlobalGiving, you help save lives, restore hope, and build a safer future for children in South Kivu.

8. Monitoring and Transparency

OGDH-RDC is committed to transparent and responsible use of all funds received. Regular reports will be published on the GlobalGiving platform and shared with all donors to track the project's progress.