**Fatshimetrie: Displaced persons from Kwamouth in Bandundu city struggle to celebrate Christmas**
On this Christmas day, a shadow hangs over the displaced persons from Kwamouth living in Bandundu city. They express a palpable unease in the face of the difficulties they encounter in joyfully celebrating this day of the birth of Jesus Christ.
These poignant testimonies reveal a bitter reality: the lack of food and clothing darkens their Christmas. A displaced father expresses with dismay: “We are in difficulty, we have nothing to celebrate Christmas. Our children are sad, without clothes for the party. We hope for support from the authorities.”
Settled in Malebo, the displaced persons display a face full of sadness, especially among women and children. Some are prostrate, others occupy their time by carrying out tasks. Bienvenu Kasiama, a father, confides the regret that inhabits him: “We will not be able to celebrate, our children are distraught. While other children will be adorned with beautiful clothes, ours ask painful questions about the meal and the party clothes.”
This observation suggests a gloomy future for these displaced people regarding New Year’s Eve. Despite everything, their greatest wish is to find peace and security in Kwamouth so that they can return to their homes and rebuild their lives.
This situation calls into question the need for national solidarity towards these displaced people, affected by the horrors of war. Their distress during this festive period underlines the importance of mutual aid and assistance to allow everyone to celebrate the end-of-year holidays with dignity.
It is essential to remind everyone that the holiday season is synonymous with sharing and solidarity, and that every gesture of support towards the most vulnerable contributes to the establishment of a more just and caring society.
On this Christmas Day, let us think of those who are struggling in the shadows, and let us work together to bring a little light and hope to these displaced people of Kwamouth and to all those who are suffering around us.
Together, let us weave a better future for all, in compassion and generosity. Merry Christmas to all, in respect and solidarity!