Forgotten assistance: displaced people from Kigonze to Bunia demand food and non-food aid
For almost nine months, displaced people from the Kigonze site in Bunia, Ituri, have been left behind, without any food or non-food assistance. These people, having fled the violence and atrocities of armed groups in the territory of Djugu, find themselves destitute and deprived of any support.
Despite the laudable efforts of certain NGOs which provide them with small financial aid to survive, these displaced people are urgently appealing to the government to intervene and allow them to return to their original environments. Among them, Love Henriette expresses her concern for her nine children who are not all in school. His daily life is filled with anguish and despair in the face of this situation.
The women present at the Kigonze site share the same difficulties, but they do not only mention hunger. They also denounce the precarious conditions in which they live, with limited access to drinking water, hygiene and health care.
Some of the displaced people showed resilience by learning to sew reusable sanitary napkins. However, they face problems of means to produce in sufficient quantity and meet their needs. They call on material assistance, particularly in fabrics and machines, to continue their activity and generate income.
Ituri province currently has 64 sites hosting more than 1,800,000 displaced people, according to recent reports from humanitarian organizations. This situation highlights the urgency of government and international intervention to support these displaced populations, provide them with adequate food and non-food assistance, and enable them to rebuild their lives in dignified conditions.
In conclusion, it is essential to pay attention to the precarious situation of the displaced people from the Kigonze site in Bunia. Their call for food and non-food aid must be heard and concrete measures must be taken to provide them with essential support for their survival and reintegration into their original environment. Solidarity and compassion must be the pillars of our action to help these vulnerable people find a better life.