Title: The displaced people of Kigonze in Bunia: call for help and attempt at resilience through sewing
Introduction :
For nine months, displaced people from the Kigonze site in Bunia (Ituri) have been living in precarious conditions, deprived of any food or non-food assistance. These people fled the violence and atrocities of armed groups in the territory of Djugu, and now find themselves in a situation of distress. Despite the efforts of certain NGOs which provide them with small financial aid, they call for the attention of the government to receive more substantial aid and to consider a return to their original environments. Among these displaced people, women are learning to sew reusable sanitary napkins, but they are faced with a lack of materials and equipment to produce sufficient quantities. This attempt at resilience demonstrates their determination to meet their needs despite the difficulties encountered.
The displaced people of Kigonze: a precarious situation and a call for help
Since their arrival at the Kigonze site, the displaced people have lived in difficult conditions. The lack of food and non-food assistance is felt, creating food insecurity and a lack of resources to meet their basic needs. Some emphasize that despite the small financial aid provided by certain NGOs, this is not enough to cover their daily needs. In this critical situation, they appeal to the government to receive greater assistance, thus allowing them to return to their original environments and regain a certain stability.
Resilience through sewing reusable sanitary napkins
Faced with these difficulties, some women from the Kigonze site decided to take their destiny into their own hands by learning how to sew reusable sanitary napkins. This initiative would allow them to meet their needs by creating a useful product demanded by women in the community. However, they face many obstacles. The lack of fabrics constitutes a real obstacle to their production. They are therefore appealing for help to obtain the materials necessary to continue their activity. In addition, the lack of adequate machinery limits their ability to produce in large quantities. This sewing project represents a glimmer of hope in their precarious situation, but they need additional support to make it fully a reality.
Conclusion :
The displaced people from the Kigonze site in Bunia have been living in precarious conditions, deprived of food and non-food assistance for nine months. Despite the efforts of certain NGOs, their situation remains critical. With this in mind, some women on the site have decided to start sewing reusable sanitary napkins to meet their needs.. However, they face constraints such as lack of fabrics and machines. This is why they are launching a call for help to obtain the resources necessary to continue their project. This attempt at resilience testifies to the determination of these women to overcome the difficulties encountered. It is essential to support these initiatives and pay particular attention to the situation of the displaced people of Kigonze in order to provide them with the assistance they so badly need.