Relief for Goma

Earlier this year, the M23 rebel group captured the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This had a profound impact on the Goma Cluster, who were working together on humanitarian efforts in the region. Through their collaboration, they were able to run conflict awareness campaigns, assist 47 unaccompanied children in refugee camps every week, and raise funds to provide school supplies for orphans and porridge for the elderly.

The takeover meant that communication was cut off, and for their safety, the Cluster members had to remain indoors. At the same time, they — along with many others in the city — were unable to access food.

Thanks to the generous support of our Friends and partners, we were able to send a relief fund to assist families in urgent need. This fund was able to buy meals for 100 families.

You can watch the video of the Cluster receiving the food below:

Click here to learn more about the Goma Cluster and meet one of its members.