Sep 14, 2024
Mass displacements in eastern DR Congo threaten young lives
As young people continue to flee fighting between Congolese armed forces and the resurgent non-State armed group M23, new IDPs arrive daily, escalating the extent of the humanitaria
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Over the last 10 days, about 100,000 displaced people have fled to desperately overcrowded makeshift camps in the towns of Goma and Lubero, where flimsy shelters are no protection from frequent rainstorms.
Moreover, many lack tarpaulins and must sleep in the open and clean water shortages threaten a cholera epidemic.
“There are nearly 190 children who have been separated from their families or caregivers during the chaos of recent displacements and so far, we have reunited about 80 with their families in Nyiragongo territory alone”, said Ms. Dekhili.
“The likelihood is that more unaccompanied children…will almost certainly materialize as the crisis unfolds…It is no exaggeration to say that the lives of thousands of people who live in these camps are in grave danger”.
Inspiration
Inspiration
Children face elevated risks: forced recruitment into armed groups, sexual violence, exploitation.
War tears more than cities apart — it breaks families too. In eastern DRC, countless parents have lost track of their children as they fled the violence. Some kids wander into displacement camps alone; others are taken in by strangers or aid groups trying to reunite families one name at a time.
Displacement has reached over six million people, with nearly half being children. For those separated, every day becomes a test of survival — avoiding armed groups, hunger, and exploitation. Without the safety net of family, many young ones end up in child labor or the hands of militias.
Humanitarian organizations are stepping up, tracing family members and setting up “child-friendly spaces” where kids can play, learn, and begin to heal. But the work is endless, and the dangers keep growing.
Family reunification is more than logistics — it’s restoring humanity. When a child finds their parent again, it’s a quiet victory against a brutal war that thrives on disconnection.
Experience
Experience
According to UNICEF, over 1.3 million children in Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu have been pushed out of school this year alone. For many of them, this isn’t just a pause in learning — it’s a full stop. When education stops, the risks multiply: recruitment into armed groups, early marriages, and the slow erosion of hope.
Across eastern Congo, classrooms are falling silent. Ongoing fighting has forced thousands of schools to shut down — some destroyed, others turned into shelters for displaced families. What used to be safe spaces for children to learn and dream have become empty shells, echoing with the absence of students.
Yet, even amid the chaos, pockets of resilience emerge. Temporary classrooms made of tarps and sticks are popping up in camps. Volunteer teachers work without pay, trying to keep some rhythm of learning alive. Radio lessons are being broadcast where internet and electricity are just dreams.
The question remains: what will it take to reopen real classrooms and restore safe, consistent education for every Congolese child? Until peace returns, learning in the DRC remains an act of bravery.
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Sep 14, 2024
Mass displacements in eastern DR Congo threaten young lives
As young people continue to flee fighting between Congolese armed forces and the resurgent non-State armed group M23, new IDPs arrive daily, escalating the extent of the humanitaria
Photography
Nikon
Camera
Community
Over the last 10 days, about 100,000 displaced people have fled to desperately overcrowded makeshift camps in the towns of Goma and Lubero, where flimsy shelters are no protection from frequent rainstorms.
Moreover, many lack tarpaulins and must sleep in the open and clean water shortages threaten a cholera epidemic.
“There are nearly 190 children who have been separated from their families or caregivers during the chaos of recent displacements and so far, we have reunited about 80 with their families in Nyiragongo territory alone”, said Ms. Dekhili.
“The likelihood is that more unaccompanied children…will almost certainly materialize as the crisis unfolds…It is no exaggeration to say that the lives of thousands of people who live in these camps are in grave danger”.
Inspiration
Children face elevated risks: forced recruitment into armed groups, sexual violence, exploitation.
War tears more than cities apart — it breaks families too. In eastern DRC, countless parents have lost track of their children as they fled the violence. Some kids wander into displacement camps alone; others are taken in by strangers or aid groups trying to reunite families one name at a time.
Displacement has reached over six million people, with nearly half being children. For those separated, every day becomes a test of survival — avoiding armed groups, hunger, and exploitation. Without the safety net of family, many young ones end up in child labor or the hands of militias.
Humanitarian organizations are stepping up, tracing family members and setting up “child-friendly spaces” where kids can play, learn, and begin to heal. But the work is endless, and the dangers keep growing.
Family reunification is more than logistics — it’s restoring humanity. When a child finds their parent again, it’s a quiet victory against a brutal war that thrives on disconnection.
Experience
According to UNICEF, over 1.3 million children in Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu have been pushed out of school this year alone. For many of them, this isn’t just a pause in learning — it’s a full stop. When education stops, the risks multiply: recruitment into armed groups, early marriages, and the slow erosion of hope.
Across eastern Congo, classrooms are falling silent. Ongoing fighting has forced thousands of schools to shut down — some destroyed, others turned into shelters for displaced families. What used to be safe spaces for children to learn and dream have become empty shells, echoing with the absence of students.
Yet, even amid the chaos, pockets of resilience emerge. Temporary classrooms made of tarps and sticks are popping up in camps. Volunteer teachers work without pay, trying to keep some rhythm of learning alive. Radio lessons are being broadcast where internet and electricity are just dreams.
The question remains: what will it take to reopen real classrooms and restore safe, consistent education for every Congolese child? Until peace returns, learning in the DRC remains an act of bravery.
Latest Updates
(GQ® — 02)
©2024
FAQ
01
What does a project look like?
02
How is the pricing structure?
03
Are all projects fixed scope?
04
What is the ROI?
05
How do we measure success?
06
What do I need to get started?
07
How easy is it to edit for beginners?
08
Do I need to know how to code?
Sep 14, 2024
Mass displacements in eastern DR Congo threaten young lives
As young people continue to flee fighting between Congolese armed forces and the resurgent non-State armed group M23, new IDPs arrive daily, escalating the extent of the humanitaria
Photography
Nikon
Camera
Community
Over the last 10 days, about 100,000 displaced people have fled to desperately overcrowded makeshift camps in the towns of Goma and Lubero, where flimsy shelters are no protection from frequent rainstorms.
Moreover, many lack tarpaulins and must sleep in the open and clean water shortages threaten a cholera epidemic.
“There are nearly 190 children who have been separated from their families or caregivers during the chaos of recent displacements and so far, we have reunited about 80 with their families in Nyiragongo territory alone”, said Ms. Dekhili.
“The likelihood is that more unaccompanied children…will almost certainly materialize as the crisis unfolds…It is no exaggeration to say that the lives of thousands of people who live in these camps are in grave danger”.
Inspiration
Children face elevated risks: forced recruitment into armed groups, sexual violence, exploitation.
War tears more than cities apart — it breaks families too. In eastern DRC, countless parents have lost track of their children as they fled the violence. Some kids wander into displacement camps alone; others are taken in by strangers or aid groups trying to reunite families one name at a time.
Displacement has reached over six million people, with nearly half being children. For those separated, every day becomes a test of survival — avoiding armed groups, hunger, and exploitation. Without the safety net of family, many young ones end up in child labor or the hands of militias.
Humanitarian organizations are stepping up, tracing family members and setting up “child-friendly spaces” where kids can play, learn, and begin to heal. But the work is endless, and the dangers keep growing.
Family reunification is more than logistics — it’s restoring humanity. When a child finds their parent again, it’s a quiet victory against a brutal war that thrives on disconnection.
Experience
According to UNICEF, over 1.3 million children in Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu have been pushed out of school this year alone. For many of them, this isn’t just a pause in learning — it’s a full stop. When education stops, the risks multiply: recruitment into armed groups, early marriages, and the slow erosion of hope.
Across eastern Congo, classrooms are falling silent. Ongoing fighting has forced thousands of schools to shut down — some destroyed, others turned into shelters for displaced families. What used to be safe spaces for children to learn and dream have become empty shells, echoing with the absence of students.
Yet, even amid the chaos, pockets of resilience emerge. Temporary classrooms made of tarps and sticks are popping up in camps. Volunteer teachers work without pay, trying to keep some rhythm of learning alive. Radio lessons are being broadcast where internet and electricity are just dreams.
The question remains: what will it take to reopen real classrooms and restore safe, consistent education for every Congolese child? Until peace returns, learning in the DRC remains an act of bravery.
FAQ
What does a project look like?
How is the pricing structure?
Are all projects fixed scope?
What is the ROI?
How do we measure success?
What do I need to get started?
How easy is it to edit for beginners?
Do I need to know how to code?