### Back to Lwabo’s displaced: challenges and prospects for humanitarian aid
On May 13, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) began a humanitarian aid operation for the displaced and returned from Lwabo, in the territory of Kalehe, in the South Kivu province. This initiative represents a direct response to a complex humanitarian situation, aggravated both by natural calamities and armed conflicts, in particular the insurrection of the M23.
#### Context and consequences of the crisis
The situation of Lwabo’s moved is the result of tragic events that took place on May 4, 2023, when natural calamities struck the areas of Bushushu and Nyamukubi. Adding to this distress, the resurgence of fights linked to the M23 forced many families to flee their homes, causing an uninterrupted cycle of travel. These repetitive displacements create a climate of chronic vulnerability. Witnesses to this situation not only report on the loss of their material goods, but also the crumbling of the social and family fabric.
The recent return of the displaced to Lwabo, a site where the Denise Nyakeu Foundation had previously built shelters, arouses questions about the stability of their return. Although the possibility of reinstalling yourself in a familiar setting is a source of hope, it is essential to reflect on the sustainability of this rehabilitation.
### The CICR humanitarian response
The support of the ICRC, consisting of a distribution of food and essential goods, aims to alleviate the immediate suffering of affected people. The operation will take place over several days and will also extend to the surrounding localities such as Muhongoza and Nyabibwe. However, although this aid is crucial, it should not obscure long -term basic needs.
It is imperative to consider the structural reasons underlying this fragility. Indeed, humanitarian aid must be accompanied by initiatives promoting the resilience of communities. This not only includes the supply of material goods, but also training, education and social integration programs. How can the ICRC and other humanitarian actors coordinate these efforts to ensure that they are not only temporary solutions, but that they strengthen the basics of a lasting life for the returned?
#### Improvement prospects
The situation in Lwabo also raises questions about the global response of local and national authorities to humanitarian crises. While international aid plays an essential role, an open dialogue between governments, humanitarian organizations and affected communities could enrich understanding of the unique challenges that these populations face.
Participatory initiatives could encourage the displaced to share their ideas and their needs, thus marking a step towards a real approach centered on humans. This type of dialogue is essential to build solutions that meet not only immediate needs, but also to long -term aspirations of displaced communities.
#### Conclusion
The return of the displaced to Lwabo represents both a hope and a challenge. If the help of the ICRC is welcome relief, it must be part of a wider long -term support framework. The interaction between local, national and international actors will be decisive to guarantee an integrated approach that meets the diversified needs of affected populations. The future of these families is attended and the region’s resilience to complex and multi-dimensional challenges. This rehabilitation process will only be able to succeed if all the voices are heard and if enlightened and adapted responses are provided.