Fatshimetrie, October 1, 2024 –
A wave of solidarity has just reached the community of displaced youth from the “Umoja” site in Kasenyi, Democratic Republic of Congo. Indeed, 170 young people from this site recently received food assistance, thus offering a ray of light in the midst of the precarious conditions in which they live.
This humanitarian action, initiated by the provincial president of the Ituri youth parliament, Gloire hibrahim Abassi, allowed the distribution of bags of rice and boxes of soap to these vulnerable young people. Faced with the urgency of the situation and the lack of adequate assistance, this initiative comes as a breath of hope for these individuals in search of stability.
But beyond the material aspect of this assistance, it is important to emphasize that its primary objective is to strengthen social cohesion and peaceful coexistence between communities. By raising awareness among beneficiaries about their role in transforming societies through values such as love and tolerance, this action aims to create an environment conducive to the development and fulfillment of each individual.
Displaced youth were specifically targeted because they represent the future of their respective regions. It is crucial to encourage them to stay on the path of progress and not give in to the temptation of joining armed groups, where no real future awaits them.
The “Umoja” displaced persons site in Kasenyi currently houses 1,323 households, totaling 5,414 individuals including 1,215 women, 2,423 men and 1,776 children. These figures remind us of the scale of the humanitarian crisis that these people face on a daily basis, thus reinforcing the importance of gestures of solidarity such as the one initiated by Gloire hibrahim Abassi.
In these times when compassion and empathy are needed more than ever, it is encouraging to see concrete actions being put in place to support those who need it most. Let us hope that this food assistance is just a first step towards collective awareness and a lasting commitment to the most vulnerable populations.
Fatshimetrie will continue to closely monitor the evolution of the situation in the region and to highlight the acts of solidarity that contribute to building a fairer and more humane world.