Title: Assistance to displaced persons in North Kivu: the Panzi Foundation to the aid of ADF-NALU victims
Introduction :
In a context marked by the massacres perpetrated by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF-NALU) in the Beni region, in North Kivu, Dr. Mukwege’s Panzi Foundation has embarked on an assistance operation for displaced persons. This action aims to help disaster victims fleeing terrorist attacks and provide them with essential support for their survival. Through the distribution of food and hygiene kits, the Panzi Foundation highlights the importance of solidarity and commitment to populations who are victims of violence.
A gesture of solidarity towards the internally displaced:
The Panzi Foundation, headed by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr. Mukwege, has deployed an operation to assist displaced people in Grand Nord-Kivu. A total of 1,375 affected households benefited from this vital assistance. The distribution of food and hygiene kits was carried out in the city of Beni and in Mbau, areas particularly affected by the ADF-NALU attacks.
Concrete support for regained dignity:
Each displaced family received a batch comprising 25 kg of maize flour, 25 kg of rice, 12.5 kg of beans, 7 sachets of salt, 5 liters of vegetable oil, as well as a hygiene kit including sanitary towels, a loincloth, underwear and a toothpaste kit with toothbrush. This gesture of solidarity allows the beneficiaries to relieve their hunger and improve their hygiene conditions, thus contributing to their comfort and well-being.
Recognition of beneficiaries and call for peace:
The IDPs expressed their gratitude to the Panzi Foundation and Dr. Mukwege. They testified to their difficulty in living in precarious conditions and to their crucial need for peace in order to return to a normal life. The poignant testimonies of these displaced women and families highlight the need for sustained humanitarian action and political will to end the violence in the region.
A humanitarian commitment supported by the Panzi Foundation:
This assistance action for displaced persons is part of the humanitarian actions carried out by the Panzi Foundation. This organization, supported by the Episcopal Conference of Italy, works to restore dignity and hope to victims of violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Through these initiatives, Dr. Mukwege and his foundation show how much compassion and solidarity are essential to support populations in distress.
Conclusion :
The assistance operation for displaced persons in North Kivu orchestrated by the Panzi Foundation is a concrete example of the commitment in favor of the populations victims of violence and forced displacements. Thanks to this initiative, hundreds of families have received vital aid, demonstrating the importance of solidarity and everyone’s involvement in supporting the most vulnerable